Senior Quality Assurance Specialist – Consultant

Cencora

. Support Cencora’s patient and provider support and pharmaceutical commercialization services in Canada through Innomar Strategies .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Quality Assurance, including regulatory compliance, deviation management, and CAPA implementation. Proficient in maintaining GMP standards and conducting audits while effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders.

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Quality Assurance ExperienceRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeDeviation ManagementGMP Regulations ExpertiseASQ Certified Quality Auditor

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Hard Skills

Deviation ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisCAPA ImplementationQuality Performance IndicatorsGMP ComplianceVendor AuditsClient AuditsData Analysis

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProject CoordinationProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS WordExcelPowerPointOutlookAdobe AcrobatEQMSEMSWMSCRMQuality Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Regulatory Affairs CertificationASQ Certified Quality AuditorISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Industry Keywords

Food and Drugs ActHealth CanadaGMP RegulationsGCP RegulationsGDP RegulationsData Integrity Principles

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Cencora’s patient and provider support and pharmaceutical commercialization services in Canada through Innomar Strategies
Support execution of quality-related tasks and activities for the Innomar QA Consultancy group
Maintain importer Drug Establishment Licenses and approve foreign sites for multiple clients
Coordinate with clients and foreign sites to receive, review, and update master documents for GMP compliance and product release
Release commercial drug products and clinical trial supplies to the Canadian market
Review manufacturing and packaging records, Certificates of Analysis, Certificates of Manufacture, and other product release documents
Prepare quality performance indicators and client-specific report metrics, acting as Team Lead when required
Maintain and review SOPs, APQRs, stability reports, qualification and validation protocols and reports, artwork, and temperature studies
Process deviation investigations, product quality complaints, and change control requests, including reports and trend analysis
Assist with developing, revising, and implementing QA policies and procedures
Maintain copies of client and foreign-site documents and submissions to Health Canada for retrieval
Support internal, client, third-party, and regulatory audits and inspections
Support client and internal recalls and mock recalls, acting as Team Lead when required
Liaise with internal and external contacts, including potential clients
Participate in project teams and advise departments on Quality Assurance issues and strategies
Travel up to 20% may be required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a pharmaceutical or healthcare related field, such as chemistry, biology, microbiology, pharmacy, or pharmacology
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Quality Assurance
Regulatory Affairs or Quality Assurance Certification is considered an asset
Experience in conducting vendor audits is considered an asset
Experience in hosting/co-hosting client audits is considered an asset
Experience working in an Operations environment is considered an asset
Comprehensive knowledge of the Food and Drugs Act, Health Canada GMP regulations, and associated guidelines
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, coordinate, and complete multiple projects within established timeframes
Demonstrated ability in deviation management, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation
Ability to identify pragmatic solutions to compliance and operational problems
Strong attention to detail and data analysis skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, eQMS, EMS, WMS, CRM, productivity tools, and Quality Management Systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of GCP, GMP, GDP regulations, and data integrity principles
Ability to work under general guidance and prioritize workload
Ability to identify straightforward problems and apply precedents to resolve them
ASQ Certified Quality Auditor, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision care
Backup dependent care
Adoption assistance
Infertility coverage
Family building support
Behavioral health solutions
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Training programs
Professional development resources
Mentorship programs
Employee resource groups
Volunteer activities