Quality Site Specialist (12 month contract)

MCD McKesson Canada Corporation / La Corporation McKesson Canada; Moncton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pharmaceutical distribution is seeking a Quality Site Specialist to ensure product quality standards are met. The role involves executing quality assurance policies, managing audits, and analyzing data for continuous improvement. Candidates should possess a B.Sc. in a relevant field and have significant experience in quality inspection and auditing.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in quality inspection and auditing.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of QA tools and methodologies.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Execute equipment qualification and manage the temperature monitoring system.
• Draft quality assurance policies and conduct internal audits.
• Investigate customer complaints and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Problem analysis

Data collection

Communication

Planning

Education

B.Sc. in Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

QA applications

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Quality, Pharmaceutical Distribution, the Quality Site Specialist (QSS) will be responsible for ensuring a product or service meets established quality standards, including reliability, usability, and performance.

At this level, the Quality Site Specialist typically:

• Works under limited direction with work evaluated upon completion to ensure objectives are met.
• Determines and develops approaches to solutions.
• Has frequent interorganizational and outside customer contacts.
• Represents the department on projects and may perform project leadership roles.
• Serves as the main quality point of contact at the DC level, representing the department.
• Provides resolutions to complex problems using judgment within policies and practices.

Section A – Specific Responsibilities

• Execute equipment qualification and mapping.
• Manage the temperature monitoring system.
• Draft quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Interpret and implement quality assurance standards.
• Evaluate the adequacy of quality assurance standards.
• Review the implementation and efficiency of quality and inspection systems.
• Plan, conduct, and monitor testing and inspection of materials and products to ensure quality.
• Document internal audits and other quality assurance activities.
• Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues.
• Collect and compile statistical quality data.
• Analyze data to identify areas for improvement in the quality system.
• Develop, recommend, and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare reports to communicate outcomes of quality activities.
• Coordinate and support on-site audits conducted by external providers.
• Evaluate audit findings and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

Section B – General Responsibilities

• Promote understanding of quality standards and processes with Distribution Directors in the DC.
• Identify training needs and organize training interventions to meet quality standards.
• Ensure proper preparation, execution, and follow-up of regulatory inspections by maintaining inspection files, managing audit documents, and response actions.

Section C – Key Requirements

• B.Sc. in Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in quality inspection, auditing, and testing.
• Experience in equipment qualification or mapping.
• Experience with corrective action programs.
• Product or industry-specific experience
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, QA applications, and databases.
• Knowledge of QA tools, concepts, and methodologies.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong leadership qualities in a professional environment.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Data collection, management, and analysis skills.
• Problem analysis and solving abilities.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Good judgment and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to motivate teamwork.
• Capacity to work under limited direction.

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We offer a competitive compensation package as part of our Total Rewards, determined by performance, experience, skills, and other factors. Benefits details are available upon request.