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QA Specialist - Projects

As part of the Product Community, provide independent QA and GMP support for CH and PH projects such as new product launches, manufacturing and packaging site transfers, reformulations, line extensions, divestiture. This opportunity also manages QA approval of artwork, new material setups, local packaging process approval and batch system release.

This role is dedicated to the Canadian requirements as part of the Quality Assurance organization in Canada.

Bayer is committed to a flexible hybrid working environment. This is a permanent position based out of Mississauga, Ontario.

What you will do:

• Manage projects impacting their assigned portfolio of products independently by assuring that the resulting change or new product meet Health Canada's GMP requirements and the local quality systems are prepared for launch.

• Manage project timelines to meet business and supply center needs

• Provide advice upon request to Global Quality Managers on Health Canada GMP requirements

• Assess and approve project related Global Changes Controls.

• Initiate project related local change controls assuring all requirements of local quality systems are met and provide final approval.

• Review and approve Canadian third-party packaging procedures for prepacks secondary packaging and primary packaging as well as approval of the executed batch record.

• Assess and approve protocols and summary reports for local packaging qualification

• Manage method transfers.

• Review and approve product printed artwork.

• Ensure the timely review and implementation of assigned global procedures and Health Canada regulations within your community.

• Provide support to other team members or Community as needed, offering expertise and/or assistance to ensure cross-functional collaboration and the successful completion of shared objectives and outcomes.

• Collect and analyze data for KPIs of the systems under your responsibility to evaluate the system performance, providing insights to drive improvements and efficiencies. Apply an entrepreneurial mindset to identify and implement improvements. Communicate roadblocks, results and retrospectives to the Community Senior Specialist/ Lead.

• Develop, implement, and maintain Canadian procedures for which you are the owner/author. Ensure these procedures align with corporate and regulatory standards, continuously improving processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.

• Prepare thoroughly for audits and inspections of the systems under your responsibility. Define and oversee the implementation of appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) based on audit observations and findings, ensuring timely resolution.

• Participate in a manner that fosters a culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, and accountability.

• Ensure all activities/events are conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, in accordance with Bayer Safety, compliance and Sustainability Policies.

Who you are:

• University Degree or college Diploma in science (e.g. Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology)

• 7+years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience in Quality Assurance which includes a background in quality control/packaging/manufacturing

• Good understanding of Health Canada regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Advanced knowledge of data integrity principles, good manufacturing practices and risk management.

• Strong influencing skills and conflict resolution expertise

• Strong project management, leadership, interpersonal skills and technical writing skills

• High level of accountability, collaborative with an enabling and entrepreneurial mindset

• Fast learning, action-oriented and agile

• Committed to professional development and embraces new learning opportunities including technology.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and rewards package

• Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture

• Career development and global opportunities

• Work-life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings

Bayer is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences and believe that our people are our most valuable asset. The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents our culture, reputation, and Bayer’s values and purpose.

The base salary range for this role is between $84,800 and $127,200. This compensation includes components such as base salary, vacation pay, public holiday pay, potential estimated overtime pay and paid statutory leaves of absence. Additional benefits may include insured benefits such as health care, vision, dental, disability, and contributory retirement savings plans, etc.

This role also provides the opportunity to earn additional performance-based compensation. If performance-based compensation is earned, the total compensation package may provide an opportunity to earn a Total Direct Compensation (TDC) range of $95,800 to $143,700. This TDC would include base salary and may also include items like bonuses (short-term and long-term incentives) and sales incentives. The estimated TDC range estimates performance-based compensation earned at 100% of target; however actual amounts may fluctuate below or above the TDC range based on company and/or individual performance.

This salary range is an estimate and may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, market data and the applicant’s skills, prior relevant experience, job-related knowledge, specific degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This role is posted for a vacant position.

This posting will be available for application until April 7, 2026.

All referral candidates must first be submitted via our internal referral system by a current Bayer employee in order to participate in the referral program. Once a Bayer employee has successfully referred you in our system, you will receive an automated email with instructions on how to complete your application.

YOUR APPLICATION

If your background and personal experience fit this profile, please send us your complete application at www.career.bayer.cn If you have any recommendations, please kindly send mail to cnreferral@bayer.com

L****ocation:

Canada : Ontario : Mississauga

Division:

Pharmaceuticals

Reference Code:

864642