Director, Scientific Applications Delivery

Apotex Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apotex Inc., headquartered in Toronto, seeks a Director of Scientific Applications Delivery to lead the entire Scientific Application Portfolio, including Computer System Validation. As a senior leader, you will collaborate with GIS & Business leadership to shape a five-year vision and strategy, oversee global delivery teams, and ensure compliant, scalable digital solutions across the enterprise.

The role requires 10+ years in IT leadership, pharma experience, and a proven track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business or equivalent.
• Experience in governance, IT and GXP controls.
• 10+ years as Senior Manager/Director in IT.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience required.
• Ability to lead global enterprise IT and OT platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop global Digital Strategy aligned with business goals.
• Drive digital leadership capability across the organization.
• Provide global strategy on scalable, governed solutions.
• Maintain global vision for information security and risk management.
• Lead enterprise application delivery teams to improve delivery speed.
• Oversee vendor qualification and CGMP/compliance programs.
• Foster collaboration with GIS to drive efficiency.
• Champion agile practices and remove impediments.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Governance & compliance

Global leadership

IT governance

Vendor management

Communication skills

Budget/P&L management

Cross-functional collaboration

Remote/virtual team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Tools

LIMS

Empower Chromatography

QMS

SOP systems

Job description

About Apotex Inc.

Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.

About Apotex Inc.

Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.

For more information visit: www.apotex.com.

Job Summary

The Director, Scientific Applications Delivery is responsible for the entire Scientific Application Portfolio including Computer System Validation. As senior leader he/she will work with GIS & Business leadership to develop the 5 year Scientific Portfolio Vision and Strategy.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with the GIS and Business Leadership and other senior leaders to develop a global Digital Strategy in the context of the business strategy
• Drive the development and adoption of digital leadership capability throughout the organization
• Provide global strategy and leadership on solutions that are practical, flexible, scalable, reusable, strategic and are achieved through the application of industry proven architectural principles, standards and governance
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining the global vision, strategy, and program to ensure information assets and technologies are adequately protected.
• Oversee and direct efforts in identifying, developing, implementing, and maintaining processes across the enterprise to reduce IT risks.
• Develop and drive global enterprise applications delivery teams to consistently improve speed of delivery and ensure information flows in teams are appropriate to facilitate workflow, reduce cycle time and deliver high quality solutions
• Develop and oversee the global compliance programs governing vendor qualification, internal cGMP inspection, audit support, computerized systems validation program including change control and SOD management.
• Provide strategic direction to harmonize compliance programs across all Global Sites
• Work collaboratively with enterprise leaders to set priorities and accomplish cross-functional objectives exercising leadership and judgment to achieve balance between information risks and business impacts and needs to reduce adverse impacts on the organization to an acceptable level
• Manage relationships with major vendors and service providers to ensure they’re cost-effectively and meet the needs of the organization
• Develop and establish strong relationships with all areas of GIS to champion efficiency and resiliency
• Act as an Agile Champion by establishing high-performing teams, removing organizational impediments, understand & continuously improve how work gets done and by creating a productive physical environment for agile teams to focus and work together
• Participate and lead performance conversations with employees, including monthly one on ones, to connect on performance; check in on employee’s progress toward achieving Objectives, offer support and remove barriers; and, communicate and revisit performance expectations to reinforce and encourage high performance culture and a safe working environment for all employees.
• Utilize open, honest, two way communication to build trust-based relationships with employees, business partners and direct leader while continuously improving leadership capabilities by personally seeking feedback and development.
• Create a culture which values trust and provides the opportunity for Employee development and growth in pursuit of our purpose and demonstrating our core Values – Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance and Passion.
• Utilize your networks to attract and hire talent in a comprehensive, differentiated and consistent manner essential to our continued growth; then, onboard new employees by providing a consistent experience that reflects the values and commitments made to candidates during the hiring process.
• Ensure adherence of team members (direct reports) with all compliance programs and company policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business or equivalent
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to balance strategic vision and execution capabilities to deliver results
  • Demonstrated experience in governance, IT and GXP controls
  • Demonstrated experience in providing global leadership
  • Demonstrated experience working with large enterprise systems for both IT and OT across numerous application platforms, including internally hosted, externally hosted, and SaaS models. Strong Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS), Chromatography ( Empower), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Scientific Data Repository Systems ( SOP, etc.)
  • Excellent organizational, leadership, decision-making and communication skill
  • Must have a high level of interpersonal and communication skills and an exceptional ability to work well with others to effectively interact with internal customers and external vendors and agencies
  • Experience with managing virtual teams
  • Strong empowerment leadership skills, allowing front line IT team members to make decisions as needed with the guidance of senior management
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian, US and EU regulatory guidelines
  • Solid business acumen required in terms of both executive relationship building and budget/P&L Management.
• Experience
  • 10+ years as a Senior Manager/Director within an IT environment.
  • Prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry is required.

At Apotex, we are committed to fostering a welcoming andaccessible work environment, where all everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.