Role Overview

Apply advanced technical expertise in pharmaceutical compounding to propose innovative and proprietary services, formulations, and solutions.
Lead R&D innovation efforts specific to sterile and non-sterile compounding, including formulation development, process optimization, and service improvement.
Continuously monitor pharmaceutical compounding market trends, regulatory updates, and emerging technologies to identify new service and product opportunities.
Support expansion into new compounding markets.
Collaborate with Marketing to support commercialization and promotion of compounding services and related products, contributing to revenue growth.
Provide scientific and technical support to commercial and international teams by responding to client inquiries about compounding bases, active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients, equipment, packaging, devices, and workflows.
Serve as an expert on regulatory matters and best practices in compounding.
Support and participate in compounding training and education programs for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, acting as facilitator or technical expert as needed.
Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure compounding services and innovations meet regulatory, safety, and quality requirements.
Lead, mentor, and develop R&D and technical teams dedicated to compounding services.
Provide technical expertise and support during audits, inspections, client meetings, and professional conferences.
Exercise good judgment, adhere to ethical principles, and make risk-based decisions in all scientific and commercial activities.
Leverage data analysis and new artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve formulation development, process optimization, knowledge management, and decision-making in sterile and non-sterile compounding operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field required; a Master's or PhD in pharmaceutical sciences or a related discipline is preferred.
7 to 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical compounding or R&D related to compounding.
3 to 5 years of experience in a leadership or people-management role required.
Proven expertise in sterile and/or non-sterile drug compounding practices.
Thorough knowledge of USP, NAPRA, FDA, DEA, Health Canada, TGA, and state/provincial regulatory requirements for drug compounding.
Experience working in 503A/503B compounding environments, including regulatory compliance, quality systems, and inspection readiness.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor technical staff, and drive innovative initiatives.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English.

Tech Stack

Flux

Benefits

Work-life balance – 37.5-hour work week with early-finishing Fridays year-round, paid time off and vacation policy.
Invest in your health – choice of modular plans, health spending account, and free telemedicine.
Your well-being matters – wellness program offered.
Flexible work environment – hybrid work schedule with a home office reimbursement program.
A promising future – learning and growth opportunities at Medisca.
Save for your future – Medisca contributes to a profit-sharing deferred benefit plan (RPDB) when you invest in RRSPs.
Help us grow – employee referral program.
Centrally located – free parking / accessible by public transit; shopping center within walking distance for lunch or groceries.
We like to have fun – company events throughout the year.

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