ABOUT US
FPP is a pharmaceutical company setup as an off shoot of the University of British Columbia UILO (University Industry Liaison Office) to commercialize findings of critical medical research. The mission of FPP is to provideinnovative pharmaceutical solutions that address unmet needs in public health.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Direct and optimize cleanroom operations, scheduling materials, personnel, and equipment for manufacturing operations (e.g. encapsulation, packaging, and labelling equipment).
- Hands on participation in production and able set up machines independently.
- Ensure production schedules are met by deploying appropriate resources while managing productivity standards set for plant.
- Responsible for continuous improvement in plant efficiency. Identify, monitor, and find ways to improve plant KPI's.
- Maintain site and operations in a state of quality compliance by assessing, acting, and continuously improving on a routine basis to cGMP standards.
- Ensure the site meets all requirements mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Standards.
- Hiring, training, evaluating, and supervising of the production staff with the goal of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Responsible for employee assignments, safety, quality, production rates, material reconciliation, production reports, timelines and aligning on strategic goals to improve line efficiencies and output.
- Ability to prepare, review, and approve manufacturing validation and qualification protocols, development reports, batch records, labels, SOPs, and applicable drug product sections of regulatory filings.
- Participate in Quality Management System (QMS) tasks, including SOP generation, deviations, OOT/OOS investigations, risk assessments, and CAPAs.
- Provide technical expertise in all aspects of drug product manufacturing and development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum BSc in applied sciences, life sciences, or in pharmaceutical sciences. Advance degree is desired.
- Minimum of 5 years in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting in a regulated environment at managerial level.
- Candidates with experience in developing and/or managing production activities for tableting and/or encapsulation processes are preferred.
- Thorough understanding of Canadian cGMP and ICH requirements for the manufacturing and release of drug products.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $100,000.00-$140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing: 4 years (required)
- Canadian cGMP and ICH: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person