
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Division/Site:
Our Whitby Site specializes in commercial manufacturing for a full range of conventional dosage forms with specialized capabilities, and houses a fully integrated pharmaceutical development services (PDS) facility.
Discover Impactful Work:
Provide direction to the functions withinInvestigationsin accordance with Regulatory and Corporate Quality Standards&Guidelines: Deviation Investigations, Complaint Investigations, and Corrective and Preventive Actions to prevent recurrence.Manage the daily activities of theInvestigations staffto create a culture of quality awareness and teamwork, while coordinating investigations and working with the appropriate parties to complete product Deviation Reports (DRs)and Complaint ReportsResponsible for on time creation and issuance of Trend Reports to proactively identifytrending issues
Day in the Life:
Manage the team responsible for Site and Product Investigations: Deviations and Complaints
Direct and prioritize the Investigations team to ensure regulatory requirements, client commitments, and production needs are met.
Coach on the Investigation process writing quality investigations.
Assist in training and development of Investigators, providing performance feedback.
Removes barriers
Mentor the team to create a culture of quality awareness, teamwork, compliance, and continuous improvement with a focus on strong cross functional service throughout the site.
Investigation Report Process
AcceptDeviation Investigations and Complaint Investigationsin order to initiate and lead the investigations.
Evaluate thoroughness of investigationsand determined root cause(s)
Assign root cause and proposeassign Corrective Action Preventative Action (CAPA).
Follows up onInvestigations andCAPA actionsto ensure on time closure.
Monitor performance of Investigationsand associated CAPAsthrough identification, monitoring, trending, and reporting of key performance indicators.
Drive continuous improvement ofInvestigations, adoption ofstandard methodologies, application of consistency across the site, and ensure integrity of system in compliance with Regulatory, Corporate, and Siterequirements.
EnsureInvestigationsrelated procedures arealignedto Corporate Quality Standards and Guidelines.
Attend client meetings asInvestigationsrepresentativeto provide guidance and strategic approachwhen required.
Host and facilitate daily huddles and weekly review boards in support of driving the performance ofInvestigations
Ensure timely issuance of QuarterlyInvestigationsTrend Reports to proactively identify trends andinitiation Trend Investigations unless there is anaction plans in place to address them.
SupportRegulatory Inspections, Corporate Audits, and Client Auditsspecific to the functions within theInvestigationsteamTalk toauditors during inspections to ensure information is provided in a timely, accurate and complete manner.
Perform as Site System Owner for Trackwiserelated to Investigations(i.e. support troubleshooting, provide support to end users
Communicate issues that potentially affect product quality/compliance to the attention of Leadership.
Support special projects as assigned.
Promote a safe working environment, report potential hazards and ensure all direct reports follow Environmental Health and Safety procedures.
Select, develop and evaluate staff to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Work with and advise staff on administrative policies and procedures.
Keys to Success:
Education:
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) inChemistry, Pharmacyor asciencerelatedto pharmaceutical analysis
Experience:
Minimum8yearsofexperiencewithinthepharmaceutical, food or cosmetic industry
Minimum 5 years previoussupervisoryand/or leadership experience
Minimum 5 years industry experience performing activities directly related toInvestigations(Deviations,Complaints)andCAPAs.
Equivalency
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. Extensive understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and CAPA. Strong problem solving skills (identifying and evaluating root cause, and recommending corrective actions / preventative actions (CAPA). Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize when timeline conflicts exist. Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness. Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot. Ability to carry out investigations in a non-threatening manner with production staff and to effectively interact with internal and external suppliers and clients. Proficient Microsoft skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Proficiency with the English language (oral and written).
Excellent Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
Retirement Savings Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
OTHER
Relocation assistance is NOT provided
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check
Compensation
The estimated annualized pay range for this position in Ontario is $85,500.00–$128,250.00.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
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