Sr. Scientific Leader , Liquid Manufacturing

About Apotex Inc.
Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.

Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.

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Job Summary
Manufacturing Technical Services - Technical Support Services (MTS-TSS) is responsible for supporting the commercial manufacture of pharmaceutical liquid dosage forms through technical troubleshooting, remediation, technology transfer, process optimization, validation support, continuous improvement initiatives, and lifecycle management activities. The Manager, Liquid Manufacturing Technical Support Services provides scientific and operational leadership for commercial liquid manufacturing processes across Apotex manufacturing sites. The role is accountable for leading a team of technical professionals responsible for resolving complex manufacturing, formulation, equipment, and process-related challenges while ensuring products are manufactured safely, compliantly, and efficiently.

Working closely with Operations, Quality, Validation, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, Planning, Supply Chain, and R&D, the incumbent leads high-impact technical initiatives, supports critical business and regulatory objectives, and drives continuous improvement of manufacturing processes. The role provides both strategic technical direction and people leadership to ensure the successful execution of technical support activities, technology transfers, process improvements, validation programs, and product lifecycle management initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for commercial liquid dosage form manufacturing processes.

Lead the resolution of complex formulation, process, equipment, and product performance challenges to support quality, compliance, and supply continuity.

Serve as the technical authority for high-risk manufacturing issues, major deviations, product quality events, and regulatory observations.

Provide expert technical guidance during commercial manufacturing, process validation, technology transfer, and product launch activities.

Review and approve technical investigations, scientific assessments, change controls, and process-related recommendations.

Lead technical initiatives supporting process optimization, remediation activities, supplier-driven changes, alternate source qualifications, and product lifecycle management.

Identify opportunities to improve process capability, product robustness, manufacturing efficiency, and operational performance.

Apply scientific and statistical methodologies to evaluate process performance, identify risks, and drive sustainable improvements.

Evaluate emerging technologies and industry best practices and recommend opportunities for implementation.

Partner with Operations, Quality, Validation, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, Planning, Supply Chain, and R&D to support business objectives and manufacturing success.

Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of complex technical projects and strategic manufacturing initiatives.

Assess and mitigate technical risks associated with manufacturing processes, raw materials, equipment, and product changes.

Act as a technical representative during regulatory inspections, customer audits, and corporate reviews.

Participate and lead performance conversations with employees, including monthly one on ones, to connect on performance; check in on employee’s progress toward achieving Objectives, offer support and remove barriers; and, communicate and revisit performance expectations to reinforce and encourage…