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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.\nFor more information visit: www.apotex.com.\nJob Summary\nPerform R&D and Commercial release tests in compliance with GMP and data integrity requirements. Responsible for develop and validate methods for analyzing pharmaceutical active and inactive ingredients using a wide variety of instruments. Interprets analytical data and generate complex scientific reports. In charge of deficiency response. Perform literature search, project evaluation, establish specification and lead new product development projects.\nJob Responsibilities\nAs a project leader, be responsible for NPD projects and lead junior chemists in product development. Establish physical properties related specifications. \nEvaluate and establish deficiency letter response strategies, conducting testing and draft deficiency response report. \nDevelop, validate and technology transfer testing methods for R&D and commercial release. Issue method development summary, validation and technology transfer protocols and method validation and technology transfer reports. \nEstablish and develop testing strategy by using state-of-the-art Physical Properties laboratory instruments for pharmaceutical drug substances and products. Develop and support other Apotex labs special investigation requests with various analytical techniques as required. \nProvides expert advice on the decision making of polymorphic forms, material particle size, and other physical properties information to management in new product development, submission, Product Life Cycle Management (PLCM) and patent related issues.\nDevelop and implements strategies and work plans in the crystalline form preparation, identification and characterization by using various techniques of Powder x-ray diffraction, Thermal analysis (TGA/DSC), Microscope, Particle size analysis, laser particle size and DLS (Dynamic Light Scattering), FT-IR, Microscope FT-IR, FT-IR/NIR image system, ATR, Surface/material characterization (Nitrogen BET surface area and dynamic vapor adsorption), Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) ICP-OES and ICP-MS and the use of general analytical instruments.\nInstruct and train staff on the use of new instrumentation. Prepares SOP/WI on operation of new instruments.\nEvaluates current analytical procedures and recommends systems and/or modifications to increase laboratory efficiency. Evaluates analytical instrumentation and software and provides expert opinion on their quality and applicability to Apotex requirements.\nMaintains strong relationships with external providers/vendors and customers.\nProvides technical expertise and consultation to other Apotex laboratories.\nIdentifies root causes of challenge projects. Investigates and recommends the usage of new or unconventional problem solving techniques to the next level. Establishes performance criteria for new and existing analytical instrumentation/systems. \nKeeps updated with new analytical techniques through literature, seminars, workshops etc. \nPerforms additional related duties, as assigned, in accordance with job responsibilities and necessary departmental objectives.\nJob Requirements\nRecognized post secondary education in analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, material chemistry, material engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or related field.\nBSc with 7 years or MSc with 5 years or PhD with 3 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical lab in an R&D environment with focus on physical property testing.\nAdvanced knowledge of analytical and physical chemistry, pharmaceutical solid dosage forms.\nPreferred to have knowledge and experience in peptides. \nDemonstrated technical proficiency, scientific creativity, teamwork, and independent thought.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nAt Apotex, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and accessible work environment, where all everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed.\nWe offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. 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