Overview:Our client, a leading pharmaceutical distribution company in the Greater Toronto Area, is seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee and enhance their quality assurance and control processes. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with Health Canada regulations, Good Distribution Practices (GDP), and internal quality standards across all operations.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead and manage all quality control activities within the distribution facility, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards.
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality systems aligned with GDP, Health Canada, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Oversee product inspections, handling of deviations, investigations, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Ensure proper documentation, record-keeping, and audit readiness at all times.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, regulatory affairs, and supply chain to maintain product integrity.
- Manage temperature-controlled storage and transportation compliance, including monitoring and reporting.
- Lead internal audits and support external audits and regulatory inspections.
- Train and mentor staff on quality procedures, compliance standards, and best practices.
- Evaluate and approve suppliers, vendors, and service providers from a quality perspective.
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve quality systems and operational efficiency.
Qualifications:- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Chemistry, or a related field (advanced degree is an asset).
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in quality control/quality assurance within the pharmaceutical or healthcare distribution industry.
- Strong knowledge of Health Canada regulations, Good Distribution Practices (GDP), and quality management systems.
- Experience with audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven ability to manage investigations, deviations, and CAPA processes.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.