Senior Leader, Liquid Manufacturing Tech Support

APOTEX; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Pension plan

Learning and development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Apotex seeks a Manager, Liquid Manufacturing Technical Support Services to provide scientific and operational leadership for commercial liquid manufacturing processes across sites. You will lead a team of professionals, drive complex tech investigations, technology transfers and lifecycle management while ensuring safety, compliance and supply continuity.

Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Validation, Regulatory Affairs, and R&D to deliver high-impact initiatives and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of liquid dosage form manufacturing, formulation, validation, tech transfer and lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of cGMP, regulatory expectations, quality systems and change control.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing, formulation and process issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for commercial liquid dosage form manufacturing processes.
• Lead resolution of complex formulation, process, equipment, and product performance challenges to support quality and supply.
• Serve as technical authority for high-risk manufacturing issues, deviations, product quality events, and regulatory observations.
• Provide expert guidance during commercial manufacturing, process validation, technology transfer, and product launches.
• Review and approve technical investigations, assessments, change controls, and process recommendations.
• Lead initiatives for process optimization, remediation, supplier-driven changes, and lifecycle management.
• Identify opportunities to improve process capability, product robustness, and efficiency.
• Apply statistical methods to evaluate process performance and drive improvements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and best practices for implementation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and manufacturing success.
• Lead cross-functional teams in complex technical projects and strategic manufacturing initiatives.
• Assess technical risks related to manufacturing, materials, equipment, and product changes.
• Act as technical representative during regulatory inspections and audits.
• Participate in performance conversations and foster a high-performance culture.

Skills

Liquid manufacturing

Process validation

Technology transfer

Lifecycle management

cGMP knowledge

Root cause analysis

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Data analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Technology/related

Advanced degree (M.Sc., Ph.D.) is asset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Apotex seeks a Manager, Liquid Manufacturing Technical Support Services to provide scientific and operational leadership for commercial liquid manufacturing processes across sites. You will lead a team of professionals, drive complex tech investigations, technology transfers and lifecycle management while ensuring safety, compliance and supply continuity.

Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Validation, Regulatory Affairs, and R&D to deliver high-impact initiatives and continuous improvement