Coordinator II - SOP and Technical Services

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

Summary:
Monitor review revise and prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Good Manufacturing
Practices (GMP) Forms Work Instructions (WIs) technical documents ensuring they reflect current Good Manufacturing Practices Operations procedures and efficient work activities.

Essential Functions:
o Review revise and prepare SOPs GMP Forms and WIs for compliance with current Good
Manufacturing Practices and to reflect current work activities in Operations departments.
o Ensure SOPs Forms and WIs for Operations departments are of sufficient detail for
technical content accuracy clarity completeness and flow.
o In particular SOPs/Forms/WIs/Technical documents in response to Periodic Reviews
Deviation Reports (DRs) comments/audits by clients and regulatory agencies change
controls (CCs) new/modified equipment facility changes committee findings and general
changes in procedures.
o Ensure SOPs/Forms/WIs are regularly reviewed and kept up to date with proper approvals.
Track status of in-process SOPs Forms and WIs training and other activities.
Prepare technical documents for validation activities Periodic Reviews and elemental assessments.
Support data collection for cleaning validation and other validation programs
Scan electronically store photocopy distribute file and archive validation document and manages
offsite document archival
Assist with the preparation of training materials for SOP training related training and SOP
summaries as required.
Routinely supervise training records of all Technical Operations personnel to ensure they remain
aligned with training curriculums.
Work closely with Compliance Department to ensure SOPs/Forms/WIs are reviewed and revised
appropriately and training is provided.
Assist with preparation of metrics technical projects data compilation data verification as required.
Maintain a safe working environment and report potential hazards.
Perform alternating or rotating shifts (as required)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Minimum College/Technical School diploma in Chemistry Engineering or relevant technical field.

BSc in Chemistry Engineering or Pharmacy is an asset.

Experience:
Minimum 3 years pharmaceutical experience preferably in a Manufacturing environment.
Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
Equivalency:
Equivalent combinations of education training and meaningful work experience may be considered.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Strong written and oral communication skills. Detail oriented and organized with a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness. Good understanding of drug packaging and manufacturing processes. Strong technical writing and oral presentation skills. Ability to recommend improvements relating to pharmaceutical packaging equipment processes and systems. Works independently with minimal need for supervision.
Works autonomously under general direction to meet project and team objectives. Established quality regulatory and production approach including an appreciation for client service and the contract manufacturing industry. Well experienced in MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint. Proficiency with the English Language.

Standards and Expectations:
Follow all Environmental Health & Safety Policies and Procedures. Work with fellow team members modelling positive team principles and meet project and departmental objectives. Carry out all duties within strict compliance with Patheon quality systems Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Maintain workspace in a clean and orderly fashion. Effectively engage in and carry out to departmental systems to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow (visual management scheduling systems etc.). Be client and patient conscious at all times. Understand Key Performance Indicators and strive to improve the performance of the team by identifying areas for system improvements and engage in problem solving. Model positive thinking and is open to change motivating the team to adapt to shifts in priorities and new ways of working. Proactively identify areas for improvement in the execution of procedures. Communicate risks to timelines in a proactive manner.
Consistently strives to improve skills and knowledge in related field.

Physical Requirements:
Light physical effort and fatigue. Walks sits or stands for limited periods. May require occasional equipment operation including keyboard equipment. Lifts light items for limited duration. Typically located in a comfortable indoor area. There may be exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors such as dust fumes or odours temperature acutes loud noise strong drafts or bright lights. Use of Personal Protective equipment may be required and may include any of the following: safety glasses safety shoes lab coat gloves hair net beard cover safety apron respirator occasionally.

Disclaimer:
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Relocation assistance is NOT provided