The Technical and Scientific Advisor is responsible for performing due diligence on existing innovator and generic product dossiers and providing technical assessment in terms of quality and acceptability to obtain approvals from health agencies. Primary responsibilities for the execution of licensing activities, including the scientific review of the CMC section of the dossier. Take all necessary input from all cross-functional departments as part of the due diligence process and make recommendations.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES :
- Be responsible for the due diligence of licensing project dossiers for solid oral and / or sterile injectable and other specialty dosage forms.
- Review and compile dossier information submitted in other jurisdictions and perform gap analysis.
- Provide technical advice to resolve / mitigate identified gaps.
- Discuss technical risks associated with submission with internal team and agree mitigation plan.
- Actively participate in technical discussions with partners and explain the need for a mitigation plan to meet current expectations of regulatory guidance.
- Actively engage in the evaluation of co-development projects (external) and the review of product development data by the partner and follow through to submission.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES :
Requires in-depth knowledge in understanding operating principles of analytical methods, specifications, formulation and processes to perform thorough gap analysis.Compliance with company policies and guidelines.Independent and thorough multi-disciplinary and leadership skills.Open-minded and collaborative with the ability to interact tactfully and discreetly.Agile and organized with the ability to manage changing priorities under tight deadlines while responding to new challengesExcellent communicator with the ability to integrate easily into diverse teams.Ability to convey new ideas and approaches in a positive manner.Knowledge of and ability to work effectively in both French and English (written and spoken), given interactions with out-of-province partners and suppliers.Expertise in required business processes and technologies.Excellent knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and GLP / GMP regulations.Ability to work with various software tools, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Microsoft Project.Innovative and inventive spirit.Team spirit and adaptability.Ability to manage stress and tight deadlines.Holder of a doctorate in pharmacy8 years' industrial experience or Master's degree in pharmacy / life sciences with 10 years' industrial experience in various dosage forms.