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CPL is a contract manufacturer and packager of prescription and over the counter pharmaceutical products. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive and innovative outsourcing services that exceed the uncompromising demands of the global pharmaceutical industry.

QA ASSOCIATE – SUPPLIER QUALIFICATION

An exciting opportunity exists to support and collaborate with the Quality team in a dynamic and expanding contract pharmaceutical manufacturer.  In this role you will be instrumental in establishing and maintaining a raw material vendor certification program.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement and maintain a vendor certification program in compliance with regulatory and cGMP requirements.
  • Prepare, revise and/or review SOP’s.
  • Identify, assess and determine existing or potential new material subject to inclusion in the certification program.
  • Assess and determine testing parameters for materials subject to inclusion in the certification program and revise the specifications accordingly. 
  • Liaise with internal departments, external labs and customers regarding materials in the certification program, including, but not limited to: sampling, testing and reporting requirements.
  • Perform vendor audit in accordance with relevant standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Evaluate vendor certification performance based on, but not limited to: number of receipts, quality disposition and trend analysis.
  • Maintain a filing system on the current status of materials under the certification program.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related science.
  • 3-4 years experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment or equivalent experience in another area of the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Strong understanding of compendial methods and product monographs (i.e., USP, EP) is required.
  • Audit skills and previous experience in audits of pharmaceutical organizations are required.
  • Previous direct experience in a pharmaceutical quality or research development laboratory is a definite asset.
  • Self-directed with a track record or pro-actively managing multiple priorities in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to effectively work with all levels of both CPL’s and the Customer’s organization.
  • Organized and detailed oriented.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Proficiency in MS Office programs.
  • Individual must be self motivated and flexible with the ability to adapt and respond quickly to changing conditions, able to work without direct supervision and work effectively in a team environment.

 

Interested applicants should submit a resume including a cover letter by Wednesday September 19, 2007 to the contact information below.  If submitting your application via e-mail, please indicate the job title in the subject line.  We thank all applicants for their expression of interest, however only candidates of interest will be contacted.  No telephone inquiries or agencies please.

 

Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited Canada
Human Resources
F) (905)821-0386
E) hr@cplltd.com