Quality Control Supervisor

Groupe Parima; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to oversee laboratory operations, ensure high standards of quality management, and maintain compliance with regulations. The successful candidate will manage a team of QC Analysts and actively support the company's global objectives while providing technical expertise. This role requires a strong background in quality control and significant experience in a supervisory capacity.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule and telework options

Recognition program & social activities

Personal days

Employee assistance program & online medical services

Accessible by public transit or free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in Quality Control within the pharmaceutical industry.
• At least 5 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Thorough knowledge of Canadian, US, and European regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily activities of the Quality Control team.
• Ensure thorough investigations of deviations, OOT, or OOS.
• Lead and coach a team of QC Analysts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual in French and English

Education

B.Sc. in Science (Chemistry, Biochemistry, pharmaceutical field) or equivalent

Job description

The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for the quality management of the QC Chemistry laboratory to ensure high standards and superior services while remaining compliant with regulations and safety programs. He / she ensures testing and release services (materials and products) are provided in support of established schedules.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee and manage daily activities of the Quality Control team efficiently.
• Coordinate raw material release internally and externally.
• Support internal and outsourced cGMP release and stability programs.
• Ensure thorough investigations of deviations, Out of Trend (OOT), or Out of Specification (OOS).
• Provide technical expertise, troubleshooting support, and ensure timely completion of tests.
• Responsible for all results released by the Quality Control team.
• Lead and coach a team of QC Analysts.
• Perform mid-year and end-of-year evaluations.
• Maintain updated technical and safety training.
• Support audits by internal teams, clients, and regulatory agencies; develop action plans for continuous improvement.
• Serve as the point person for all internal and external Quality Control data for commercial products.
• Ensure instruments and equipment are kept in a qualified and calibrated state.
• Review periodic SOP revisions.
• Support the achievement of Groupe Parima's global objectives.

Skills and experience required

• B.Sc. in Science (Chemistry, Biochemistry, pharmaceutical field) or related field from a Canadian University or an equivalent scientific diploma recognized by a Canadian university or accredited Canadian organization.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Quality Control within the pharmaceutical industry, including at least 5 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Thorough knowledge of Canadian, US, and European regulations.
• Experience with cGMP and ICH regulations and guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Bilingual in French and English.

What we offer :

• Flexible work schedule and telework options.
• Recognition program & social activities.
• Personal days.
• Employee assistance program & online medical services.
• Accessible by public transit or free parking.