Team Leader Pharmacy

Team Leader Pharmacy Req ID #:  109979 Location: 

Laval, Quebec, CA, H7V 4B3 For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

IMPORTANT:   In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process.  Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.   

  Job Summary The team leader is responsible for organizing, scheduling, and reviewing studies. We are currently looking to fill a Senior role for our Pharmacy team located in Laval (greater Montreal area), Quebec.

The following are responsibilities related to the position: Train Pharmacy technicians; Prepare weekly schedules; Prepare studies with an appropriate planning of material and documents; Help to prepare drug formulation in suspension, capsule, solution, dermal cream, etc; Review study books and complete Quality Assurance inspection reports; Write, review and respect all Standards Operational Procedures (SOPs); Supervise the verification and shipment of biological samples, formulation, etc., for sponsors; Manage laboratory spaces and storage areas; Identify needs for standard material and products; Fill out forms required for studies; Write deviation reports, when necessary; Use various laboratory equipments; Ensure that work performed is in accordance with the requirements of a protocol and in full compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), where these conditions apply;  Coordinate tasks, schedules and activities; Provide feedback regularly about employees performance; Maximize the utilization of all resources; Manage time effectively; Remain informed on all legislation and developments related to job through self education and external training; Substitute and/or assist department colleagues; Perform any other reasonable tasks that may be required. Qualifications  

The following are minimum qualifications related to the position: Collegial Diploma in laboratory techniques or biochemistry or equivalent experience; 3 years of experience as a pharmacy technician; Strong knowledge and application of GLP; Reading of English is required. Bilingualism is preferable; Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; Excellent problem solving and analytical skills; Detail oriented and meticulous; Ability to work under time constraints and adapt to change; Flexibility to work on changing work schedules; Ability to work in a team environment; Demonstrated leadership ability; Ability to efficiently manage time, resources and people; Working knowledge of related computer applications.

Woking Environment: Work in a laboratory environment; Considerable sensory attention is required on a regular basis; Work schedule requires flexibility as per job requirements; Work with high toxicity levels sometimes.

IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV. 

About Safety Assessment

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market.  Each year approximately 120 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities. 

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 17,000 employees within 90 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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