Job Description

Taro Pharmaceuticals is a multinational, specialty pharmaceutical company with a vision of reaching people and touching lives globally as a leading provider of valued medicines. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our customers and the overall community through the innovation, development, manufacturing and marketing of the highest quality healthcare products.Established in 1950, Taro\'s world class production facility is located in Brampton, Ontario, with a current team of over 600 Canadian employees. Our company\'s focus on the dermatology sector has made us a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialized topical products with a diverse portfolio of creams, ointments, liquids, and gels.With support from our parent company, Sun Pharma, one of the world\'s largest specialty generic pharmaceutical companies, we are committed to providing a healthy, safe and rewarding environment for all of our employees.
Our reward packages have been designed to meet the needs of our diverse workforce and their families. For additional information visit: www.taro.com.Taro Pharmaceuticals is a multinational, specialty pharmaceutical company with a vision of reaching people and touching lives globally as a leading provider of valued medicines. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our customers and the overall community through the innovation, development, manufacturing and marketing of the highest quality healthcare products.Established in 1950, Taro\'s world class production facility is located in Brampton, Ontario, with a current team of over 600 Canadian employees. Our company\'s focus on the dermatology sector has made us a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialized topical products with a diverse portfolio of creams, ointments, liquids, and gels.With support from our parent company, Sun Pharma, one of the world\'s largest specialty generic pharmaceutical companies, we are committed to providing a healthy, safe and rewarding environment for all of our employees.
Our reward packages have been designed to meet the needs of our diverse workforce and their families. For additional information visit: www.taro.com.What we offer:
A safe and clean; GMP regulated work environment
Opportunities for career growth and development
A competitive wage/salary
Incentive bonus programs that are designed to reward employees for their individual contributions
Benefit programs designed to support our employees and their families, including a comprehensive health & dental benefits package, group RRSP matching program, direct access to healthcare and well-being programs, and paid time off
Employee training and organizational development programs including tuition reimbursement, internal mobility programs, and employee recognition programsJob Purpose:The main responsibility for this position is to manage on a daily basis, the Taro Canada Customer Quality Management Program and Vendor Quality Management Programs.This position will foster strong relationships with key Pharma customers, Private Label customers, Vendors (raw materials, packaging components, third party logistics and GMP Services) in order to liaise between internal customers and manage all requests to identify, assess and address all quality risk activities and processes according to regulatory guidelines and Taro Standard Operating Procedures.Duties and Responsibitlies

• Foster strong relationships with key Pharma and/or Private Label customers and Vendors
• Ability to provide feedback to Pharma and Private Label customers and Vendors concerning all quality systems, change control notifications, product environments and laboratory results.
• Foster strong relationships with key internal customers (Research and Development, Regulatory Affairs, Materials Management, Pharmaceutical Technology)
• Maintain a strong quality presence in the organization to demonstrate a proactive approach to first time quality.
• Prepare and maintain Quality Agreements
• Ensure compliance to responsibilities outlined in executed Quality Agreements
• Respond to customer and vendor queries and notifications within the scope of the quality agreement or Taro SOP\'s
• Participate in Continuous Improvement projects
• Participate in and/or lead Non Conformance Investigations as related to Customers or Vendors.
• Perform risk assessments (as needed) for material/component/vendor related issues
• Evaluate Vendor performance to determine initial approval and continued status.
• Perform certification of Vendors, materials, components and contract manufacturers.
• Assist in reporting metrics for Quality Compliance department.
• Maintenance of databases, documents and Approved Vendor Lists (AVLs)
• Ensure compliance to all Taro Quality Management Systems (Training, Corrective and Preventative Actions, Documentation, Change Control)
• Participate in preparation and execution of Internal, Customer and Regulatory Audits.
• Revise SOPs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of B.Sc Chemistry or other associated discipline
• -2-3 years experience in quality assurance/quality compliance experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry environment (creams, gels and ointments)
• Proficient in quality systems such as change control, investigations, documentation, batch review and release.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical operations/standards combined with a strong quality mindset.
• Good organizational skills, detail oriented and multi-tasking ability combined with strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to articulate messages and interact with a variety of audiences (internal and external)
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Knowledge of applicable software
• Knowledgeable of GMP, FDA and HPFBI requirements
• Ability to manage internal and external requirements
• Strong problem solving skills with ability recommend and implement strategies towards enhancing the quality standards of the department and facility
• Evaluation of customer\'s requests without divulging company confidential information

Working Conditions:

• Generally pleasant surroundings working in an office environment. Fairly level temperatures. Occasional work in other areas (compounding, warehouse, etc.) as required.

This position is open to applicants legally authorized to work in Canada.Taro Pharmaceuticals embraces diversity in the workplace and is committed to achieving employment equity. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We ensure that our recruitment practices are supportive of this commitment and do not infringe on any characteristics protected by law.In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Taro Pharmaceuticals will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.NOTE: All employment is conditional upon the completing and obtaining of a satisfactory background check which may include educational, employment, references and criminal records (for which a pardon has not been granted) checks.AGENCY NOTICE: Please note that Taro Pharmaceuticals does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Services Agreement with an agency / recruiter, Taro Pharmaceuticals will not consider any referrals or agree to payment of referral or recruitment fees. In the event a recruiter or an agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Taro Pharmaceuticals explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

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