Specialist, Pharmaceutical Development

Job description

Job Description

Located in Boucherville, the Canadian division of Sandoz houses one of the most important sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing sites in the country. Our vision: to become the main provider of high quality, affordable medicines and help secure long-term access to healthcare for people around the world. If you are results oriented and recognized for your leadership, expertise, commitment to quality and customers, come join our team !

We are currently looking for a Specialist, Pharmaceutical Development

Reporting to the Manager, Pharmaceutical Development, the Specialist, Pharmaceutical Development, liaises between the Development Associate and Development Specialist. He/she must be able to carry out the Associate's duties, primarily, to monitor: external analyses, raw materials, and formulation ingredients; the drafting of a broad range of certificates and specifications; and the production of regulatory batches at optimal periods. He/she must also be able to coordinate activities related to the development process, formulation, and regulatory batch production (clinical and other). Under the supervision of the Manager, he/she must also draft development reports. The Specialist must stay current with technical improvements within the development group. He/she may also be required to interpret new technical data.

Summary of tasks:

Coordinate activities ranging from the formulation development process to submission while providing necessary support;
Ensure information transfer by drafting reports under appropriate supervision;
Produce first drafts of specifications;
Ensure accuracy of information relating to production specifications in conjunction with the Quality Manager, Development Centre;
Take part in problem-solving with the Regulatory Competence Centre, project managers, TechOps, and the Analytical Department;
Support the development of new products by acquiring knowledge regarding all facets of project development as well as the tasks required for successful project completion.

Desired profile

Bachelor degree in Science along with three (3) to five (5) years of experience in the pharmaceutical or Master in Science along with one (1) to three (3) years of experience;
Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices and laboratory activities and procedures;
Knowledge of formulation devices and technology;
Knowledge of USP, EP and BP monographs, etc;
Knowledge of international regulations (ICH, FDA, Canadian and European agencies);
Fluent spoken and written English and French;
Knowledge of MS Word and Excel as well as SAP in Windows;
Good judgement and analytical and problem-solving skills;
Ability to manage multiple priorities and timetables in a dynamic work environment;
Detail and quality-oriented, focused on customer satisfaction.

At Sandoz Canada, we promote equitable access to employment opportunities by cultivating an inclusive environment that values diversity.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.



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