About Apotex Inc.Apotex Inc. is a Canadian-based global health company that produces high-quality, affordable medicines for patients around the world. Apotex employs almost 7,200 people worldwide in manufacturing, R&D, and commercial operations. Apotex medicines are accessible to patients in more than 75 countries globally. Through vertical integration, the Apotex group is focused on the development and sale of generic, biosimilar and specialty products.
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Job Summary

• Leads the portfolio with overall accountability for GBS Quality within Global Business Services function

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the function/processes defined in the portfolio in line with the GBS operating model to provide internal shared services support to the global quality teams across geographies
• Define, develop, and execute operational plan for the portfolio with a continuous improvement mindset, committed to excellence, whilst aligned to GQC functional objectives
• Shared accountability on GQC functional objectives with GBS leadership team
• Main contact for all business process related progress, personnel, and performance updates
• Ensures appropriate skilled resources are available and they have the appropriate training before execution of activities
• Ensures all teams comply with all applicable CGMPs and follow Apotexs Global Policies and SOPs
• Collaborate and liaise with GQC and other global stakeholders globally to ensure seamless delivery
• Meets/exceeds business process service level agreements agreed with stakeholders with improved customer satisfaction
• Ensures information flow, decision-making, and communication for all business process related activities and issues are executed appropriately
• Leads the operational governance and core member of functional steering governance
• Evaluate and recommend for integration of resources, systems and processes by identifying services that can be synergistically streamlined within the portfolio by understanding Apotex landscape across LOBs and BPS
• Participate and lead performance conversations with employees, including monthly one on ones, to connect on performance; check in on employees progress toward achieving Objectives, offer support and remove barriers; and communicate and revisit performance expectations to reinforce and encourage high performance culture and a safe working environment for all employees.
• Works to define Value Stream GQC processes to eliminate non-valued added activities. Eliminates functional silos and works in an integrated fashion to meet the functional budget objectives.
• Utilize open, honest, two-way communication to build trust-based relationships with employees, business partners and direct leader while continuously improving leadership capabilities by personally seeking feedback and development
• Create a culture which values trust and provides the opportunity for Employee development and growth in pursuit of our purpose and demonstrating our core Values - Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance and Passion
• Utilize networks to attract and hire talent in a comprehensive, differentiated, and consistent manner essential to our continued growth; then, onboard new employees by providing a consistent experience that reflects the values and commitments made to candidates during the hiring process
• Ensure adherence of team members (direct reports) with all compliance programs and company policies and procedures
• All other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Education: Masters/Bachelors degree in Pharmacy/Scientific/business discipline or similar
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Excellent English language communication (verbally and in writing), interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Strong and proven quantitative, qualitative, analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills with a sound understanding of data integrity and research methodology
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and lead change management effectively across inter-disciplinary teams
  • Must be highly proactive, strong ability to prioritize, and capable of multi-tasking to a very high degree
  • Understanding of cross-cultural sensitivity and awareness
  • Knowledge on Pharmaceutical Quality Management Systems & regulatory requirements
  • Technical proficiency commensurate with job requirements in the function
• Experience
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in the generic pharmaceutical industry; or similar/comparable industry experience
  • Experience in consulting organizations is preferred

At Apotex, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.

Apotex offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.