Manager, Quality Control

Join Pillar5 Pharma and be part of a company dedicated to producing high-quality sterile ophthalmic products that improves patients’ vision and quality of life.

From our facility in Arnprior, our team provides a supportive environment where you will gain valuable industry experience and have opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career within the organization.

The Quality Control Manager is responsible for ensuring GMP compliance for materials, products, and processes.

This includes overseeing the QC department, managing the stability program, supervising analytical investigations, and supporting the introduction of new products.

The manager will ensure proper training of QC staff, timely closure of CAPAs, change controls (CCs) and deviations, and will oversee the release of raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished products.

This role also involves managing GMP documentation, audits, and interdepartmental coordination to maintain compliance and operational efficiency.

Additionally, the Quality Compliance Manager will be responsible for troubleshooting lab issues, ensuring smooth scheduling for QC testing, and supporting quality agreements with customers.

• Ensure compliance with GMP standards for testing and release of incoming components, raw materials, semi-finished goods, finished products, and stability testing.
• Lead and supervise the QC department, ensuring proper training, performance evaluations, and adherence to quality standards.
• Oversee the stability program, including shelf-life protocols, software setup, and coordination with QC lab analysts to ensure product stability.
• Oversee analytical investigations, ensuring proper execution, documentation, and closure of CAPAs, CCs, and deviations.
• Act as a point of contact for troubleshooting lab-related issues and driving continuous process improvements.
• Provide analytical testing support for new product introductions/product transfers and ensure alignment with GMP compliance.