QC Manager

Job Title: QC Manager (Day Shift)
Location:Cambridge ON (In-Office)
Position Type:Full-time regular

Shift: Day Shift Monday - Friday
Vacancy Status: This role is currently vacant
AI Disclosure in Hiring:We do not use artificial intelligence to screen assess or select applicants

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Quality Assurance Canada the Quality Control Manager is responsible for the strategic direction operational excellence and regulatory compliance of the Quality Control function. This senior leadership role directs and manages the Quality Control laboratory to ensure timely and accurate testing of raw materials in-process materials finished products and stability programs while maintaining compliance with protocols cGMP requirements and safety regulations.

The Quality Control Manager provides leadership to a multi-shift laboratory organization through a team of supervisors and coordinators and is accountable for building a high performing engaged and compliant workforce. The role establishes departmental objectives performance standards procedures and controls to support business goals drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure inspection readiness. As a key member of the Quality leadership team this position collaborates closely with Manufacturing Quality Assurance Regulatory Affairs Supply Chain and external stakeholders to support business objectives while maintaining the highest standards of quality compliance and operational excellence.

Key Role Specific Requirements

• Direct and prioritize Quality Control laboratory activities to provide timely and accurate testing of raw materials in-process materials finished products and stability programs while ensuring compliance with protocols cGMP requirements and safety regulations.
• Provide leadership coaching and direction to supervisors and coordinators fostering a culture of accountability collaboration employee engagement and continuous development.
• Build and maintain a high-performing team through effective performance management succession planning talent development and employee recognition initiatives.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets to maintain operational effectiveness while ensuring cost efficiency and compliance with quality standards.
• Establish departmental goals performance metrics and operational priorities aligned with corporate objectives and quality strategies.
• Monitor laboratory performance analyze key performance indicators and provide recommendations to senior management to improve efficiency effectiveness and quality outcomes.
• Identify lead and implement continuous improvement and lean laboratory initiatives that enhance operational performance quality compliance and customer service.
• Ensure the safety of Quality Control personnel through training policy implementation cGMP adherence and active participation in Joint Health and Safety Committee activities inspections and corrective actions.
• Lead investigations related to batch discrepancies deviations non-conformances out-of-specification (OOS) results and other quality events to evaluate impact on product quality and ensure appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Act as the Quality Control subject matter expert for laboratory investigations deviations CAPAs and quality systems ensuring timely closure and effective resolution of quality events.
• Serve as the senior laboratory representative during customer audits regulatory inspections and corporate audits ensuring inspection readiness and timely responses to observations and commitments.
• Lead organizational and process changes within the Quality Control function ensuring effective implementation and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop review revise and approve laboratory Standard Operating Procedures as required.
• Champion a culture of quality compliance safety and continuous improvement across the Quality Control organization.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry Microbiology Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in a regulated pharmaceutical veterinary pharmaceutical biologics or life sciences environment including Quality Control operations.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience including experience managing supervisors team leads or multiple teams within a GMP-regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading Quality Control operations laboratory investigations quality systems regulatory inspections and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Analytical Chemistry Microbiology cGMP requirements Quality Systems Drug Regulatory Affairs Stability Programs and pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging processes.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders lead change and drive organizational performance through others.
• Excellent leadership communication decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  

Competencies Required for the Role

• EXECUTION/ACCOUNTABILITY A willingness to accept responsibility or to account for onesactions. Accountability is when an individual or a department experiences consequences for their performance or actions.
• THOROUGHNESS/DETAIL ORIENTED Ensuring that ones own and others work ad information are complete and accurate; carefully preparing for meetings and presentations following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• DECISIVENESS The ability to make difficult decisions in a timely manner and avoid procrastinating or asking for unnecessary data or information.
• CUSTOMER ORIENTATION The ability to demonstrate concern for satisfying ones external or internal customers. Identifies and prioritizes customer needs and recognizes constraints. Seeks to find out more about customers and provide better service. Is professional reliable and delivers on promises. Brings a competitive focus to customer.
• EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION- Is the ability to convey information to another effectively and efficiently to listen help facilitate sharing of information between people. It is about understanding the emotional intention behind the information. The ability to express oneself clearly in conversations confirm understanding communicate using data and facts. Exhibit willingness to listen and show respect for oneself and others in interactions with others. Express oneself clearly in verbal and business writing.
  

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Competitive vacation policy effective upon hire.
• 5 paid personal care days.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Expected Salary Range: $95000- $125000 /Year DOE

About Bimeda

Bimeda is a leading global innovator manufacturer and marketer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products and has over half a centurys experience in providing science-driven solutions to optimize the health wellbeing and productivity of the worlds animals.

Bimedas global innovation program sees eight state-of-the art R&D centers across four continents collaborate on an enviable product development pipeline which anticipates the ever-evolving needs of the animal health industry.

Bimedas nine manufacturing facilities across seven countries allow the company to manufacture a broad range of preventative curative and nutritional products including sterile injectables vaccinations nutritional boluses feed additives tablets water-soluble powders pastes and non-sterile liquids.

Globally the company focuses on the development manufacture and commercialization of quality Bimeda-branded products while also being the partner of choice for contract manufacturing and R&D services for prominent companies within the animal health industry.

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Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
At Bimeda we are committed to fostering an inclusive barrier-free and accessible environment. Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your needs.We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We are an equal-opportunity employer and assess candidates based on skills and experience. Recruitment records are retained in accordance with Ontario law.

Required Experience:

Manager