Quality Specialist

Job Description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for review of all batch release documentation and temperature data to support product release in Canada for MSD imported products/QA consulting clients, including MRA/non-MRA drugs and medical devices.
• Review of stability protocols/reports, media fill studies, APQRs, and preparation of APQR addendums.
• Responsible for review of receiving documents, scanning and submitting to clients, and final release in warehouse management system following release from client.
• Main QA contact for clients assigned, and responsible for all GMP activities required to support client with ensuring GMP compliance.
• Provide Quality Assurance guidance and support to potential new clients or new products as assigned.
• Responsible for preparation and update of client notes.
• Provides support during audits and external and internal inspections as required.
• Provides assistance with completion of complaint investigations, deviations, change controls, CAPA.
• Prepares and updates SOPs and WIs as required.
• Works on special QA projects, including Quality oversight for secondary packaging and labelling.
• Supports other members of the team as needed.
• Other tasks as required.

Critical Skills

• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance in the pharmaceutical industry or a similar role.
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to identify compliance risks.
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) such as SAP.
• Excellent scientific knowledge.
• Ability to interpret complex Regulatory documents such as Health Canada guidance documents in order to provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Skills

• GMP training.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Experience with Microsoft Co-pilot or other AI tools is an asset.
• Ability to multi‑task and to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Strong time management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Post graduate degrees and Health Professional degrees are preferred.
• Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) such as SAP.
• Experience with Microsoft Co‑pilot or other AI tools is an asset.

Education

• University Degree required for Health Canada
• GMP training.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$74,100 - $123,500

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