QA Manager

Medline; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare solutions provider is looking for a professional to manage quality and compliance processes for its Mississauga department. The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of experience in medical devices, knowledge of relevant regulations, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams. This role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and offers a competitive salary range of $113,400 - $170,000 annually.

Benefits

Market competitive compensation and benefits

Career growth and training programs

Paid vacation and personal days

Employee Assistance Program resources

Fitness subsidy

Qualifications

• 4+ years in medical device/platform design and compliance.
• Knowledge of QSR/GMP/ISO regulations.
• Experience in a supervisory role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality and regulatory compliance for products.
• Liaison with divisions to ensure product quality.
• Identify improvement projects and manage their execution.

Skills

Technical knowledge of regulations

Data analysis

Project management

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Technical Field

Job description

Value Proposition

As a leading partner in healthcare, Medline Canada's sole purpose is Together Improving Care – this means being deeply committed to the health and well-being of our customers, employees, partners and our communities. We employ a diverse group of top talent focused on growing and making a difference in the lives of Canadians, coast-to-coast.

• Collaborative work environment with highly engaged employees

• Market competitive compensation and benefits plan, including LTD & Insurance

• DPSP match program

• Annual Employee Appreciation Week

• Paid vacation and personal days

• Lifeworks® Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Resources supporting mental, physical, family and financial well‑being

• Career growth and training programs

• Open communication with Senior Leaders

• Tailored incentives for eligible employee groups, such as home office reimbursement and Sylvan Learning Centre credit

• Employee referral program

• Education support programs

• Fitness subsidy

• Recognition programs

• Social activities

• And much more…

Job Description Summary

Responsible for managing the quality and compliance for applicable products and processes for assigned department(s). Adapt departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Ensure quality and regulatory compliance with applicable regulations (ex. QSR, GMP, ISO) pertaining to the applicable life cycle and regions of distribution for the product.

• Acts as a liaison with the Divisions, Suppliers, Manufacturing, and/or Operations to ensure quality products and customer satisfaction.

• Manage complaints and develop new approaches to solve problems identified during the investigation process.

• Identify and manage the execution of continuous improvement projects. Assist the division in product evaluation from a quality assurance and regulatory compliance standpoint.

• Assist in the planning of the design, testing, inspection, and process validations to assure quality products or components.

• Ensure all quality issues are resolved to customer satisfaction, in a timely manner. Resolve issues relating to product or production quality by interfacing with internal and external customers.

Management Responsibilities

• Typically oversees professional employees/teams OR typically manages non‑professional employees through Supervisors in manufacturing, distribution or office environments

• Day‑to‑day operations of a group of employees;

• May have limited budgetary responsibility and usually contributes to budgetary impact;

• Interpret and execute policies for departments/projects and develops.

• Recommend and implement new policies or modifications to existing policies.

• Provide general guidelines and parameters for staff functioning.

• Hiring staff, recommending pay increases, performing performance reviews, training and development of staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Technical Field.

Work Experience

• At least 4 years of experience related to the design/operation of medical device or drug combination product platforms, design controls, risk management, including working in compliance with QSR/GMP/ISO requirements or other regulated industries (21CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, MDSAP, and MDR).

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Broad technical knowledge of relevant standards and regulations (21CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, MDSAP, and MDR etc.)

• Proficiency in analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to control and coordinate concurrent projects, competing priorities and critical deadlines.

• Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using AVERAGE function, merging and centering cells, printing centered page and/or creating apivot table).

• Position requires travel up to 25% of the time for business purposes (within state, out of state and/or internationally).

Preferred Requirements

Work Experience

• At least 2 years of supervisory/managerial experience.

• Experience in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Food, Cosmetic, or Personal Products Industries.

Salary

The anticipated salary range for this position: $113,400.00 - $170,000.00 Annual

Language

English is required due to the scope of the role.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

About Medline Canada

Medline Canada stands at the forefront of healthcare, providing expertise and a breadth of solutions for every care setting. With 550+ employees, including 100 dedicated sales and clinical professionals and eight distribution centres located coast‑to‑coast, Medline Canada is proud to serve the entire continuum of care.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity

Medline Canada is committed to diversity and inclusivity and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons/persons of colour and those who identify as women, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ+ persons.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Medline Canada is committed to the principles of the accessibility in Canada. We endeavor to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Medline Canada, Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.