Quality Site Specialist, Pharmaceutical Distribution Centre

Location - 14010 164th Street, Edmonton

Hours - daytime, Monday to Friday with flexibility to assist on other shifts if required.

This opportunity is full-time, permanent. Offers a great compensation package that includes competitive base pay, a management incentive plan, 3 weeks\' vacation (pro-rated based on start date), and group insurance from day of hire.

McKesson is in the business of better health and we touch the lives of patients in virtually every aspect of healthcare. At McKesson Canada, we touch the lives of 12 million Canadians every day. We carry more than 35,000 products in 12 distribution centers and ultimately provide distribution to 6,300 retail pharmacies, 1,350 hospitals, long-term care centers, clinics and institutions all over Canada. But we\'re so much more than a distribution company. We\'ve automated 2,500 retail pharmacies and dispense over 100 million doses a year through our automation solutions. Manufacturers, healthcare providers and patients count on us for a full range of services that contribute to the quality and safety of care for us all.

At McKesson Canada, you\xe2\x80\x99ll help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance healthcare. Working here is your opportunity to shape an industry that\xe2\x80\x99s vital to us all.

Job Summary

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

At this level, the Quality Site Specialist typically:

• Works under limited direction with work being evaluated upon completion to ensure objectives are met
• Determines and develops approach to solutions.
• Frequent interorganizational and outside customer contacts.
• Represents the department on projects and may perform in project leadership role.
• Represent the department and is the main quality point of contact at the DC level.
• Provides resolutions to a diverse range of complex problems using judgement within defined policies and practices.

Specific Responsibilities

• Draft quality assurance policies and procedures
• Interpret and implement quality assurance standards
• Evaluate 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 finished product 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 appropriate corrective actions
• Monitor risk management activities
• Responsible for document management systems
• Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements.

General Responsibilities

• Promotes understanding of quality standards and processes with Distribution Directors in the DC.
• Identify training needs and organize training interventions to meet quality standards
• Ensures proper preparation, execution and follow-up of Regulatory Inspections by maintaining the inspection file, managing audit documents and response actions.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Biology and/or 4+ years of relevant experience and/or combination of education and experience
• Quality inspection, auditing and testing experience
• Experience with implementation of corrective action programs
• Product or industry-specific experience
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, QA applications and databases
• Knowledge of tools, concepts and methodologies of QA
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrate strong leadership in a professional environment
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks is an essential characteristic
• Communication skills - verbal and written
• Data collection, management and analysis
• Problem analysis and problem solving
• Planning and organizing
• Judgment
• Decision-making
• Customer service orientation
• Ability to motivate in a teamwork environment
• Capacity to work under limited direction

Career Level \xe2\x80\x93 IC \xe2\x80\x93 Professional \xe2\x80\x93 P3

At McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$71,600 - $119,400

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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