Apotex Inc.

Supervisor, QAIP Manufacturing – Packaging

Apotex Inc.
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeNorth York • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$83,958 - CA$139,930 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance and compliance within the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on GMP, GLP, and SOP adherence. Proven ability to lead teams, manage investigations, and optimize quality systems while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords
GMP ComplianceQA/QC ExperienceTeam LeadershipRegulatory KnowledgeAnalytical Thinking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Ensure quality products are manufactured and packaged and packaging component testing is completed according to GMP, GLP, and SOP requirements
  • Oversee daily QAIP Department operations
  • Assign work to Technicians and Document Reviewers
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing, packaging, in-process, and component-testing issues and recommend solutions
  • Identify non-conformances and guide Lead Investigators
  • Initiate and approve investigations as required
  • Perform OOS investigations to determine root causes and corrective actions
  • Notify the Manager of critical or major non-conformances
  • Evaluate physical defects and recommend product disposition
  • Ensure completion of annual retain-sample inspection batch lists
  • Initiate CCRs and assist with approval of testing bulletins, SOPs, MPaRs, and PPM Masters
  • Ensure documents comply with compendial and regulatory requirements
  • Train employees on SOPs and GMP and maintain training records
  • Monitor group work quality and efficiency, coordinate projects, and generate reports
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, SOP, and safety protocols
  • Ensure department equipment is adequate and maintained
  • Review and approve laboratory equipment calibration reports
  • Review and optimize processes and SOPs
  • Serve as Departmental IS Lead and coordinate employee IS requirements
  • Monitor group and individual activity via the IP Secure database
  • Approve and schedule attendance and vacations
  • Ensure department coverage and generate overtime schedules
  • Schedule and conduct departmental meetings
  • Cover the Manager’s duties during their absence
  • Lead performance conversations, support employee development, and reinforce performance expectations
  • Build trust-based relationships and foster a high-performance, safe working environment
  • Recruit and onboard employees
  • Ensure direct reports follow compliance programs, policies, and procedures
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor of Science Degree or College Diploma in related field
  • Familiarity with overall pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality systems/processes
  • Good knowledge of global GMPs and QA/QC systems associated with manufacturing human drug products
  • Proven ability to lead and motivate teams
  • Experience with GMP regulations, including Health Canada, FDA, and EU regulations, is an asset
  • Detail oriented, accurate, with personal leadership and accountability
  • Excellent organization skills and analytical thinking
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
  • Proven ability to effectively problem solve and provide guidance to the team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • Experience with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
  • Experience with SAP is an asset
  • 3–5 years of QA/QC experience in the pharmaceutical industry

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Bonus programs based on position in the organization
  • Pay-for-performance philosophy
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Pension plan
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Accommodation for applicants with disabilities during recruitment

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Hard Skills
Quality AssuranceQuality ControlRoot Cause AnalysisDocument ReviewInvestigationsProcess OptimizationTraining and DevelopmentDefect EvaluationSOP DevelopmentBatch Inspection
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeSAPIP Secure Database
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical ManufacturingGMP RegulationsGLP StandardsHealth CanadaFDA RegulationsEU RegulationsQuality SystemsNon-Conformance ManagementPerformance ManagementTraining Records