Manager, Engineering

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Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation (API) brings life-saving research to the real world by helping life science innovators bridge the gap between academic research and commercial product development. We are driven, compassionate, and laser focused on making a dramatic positive impact with everything we undertake.

When you join API, you are part of a rapidly growing team that is creating collaborative opportunities to commercialize Canadian life sciences discoveries, increasing the amount of commercial research and development in the country, and supporting Alberta as a key pillar in Canada’s life sciences sector.

You will be part of one of API's most important projects, the Canadian Critical Drug Initiative (CCDI). The CCDI is a project led by API in partnership with the University of Alberta. It aims to establish an integrated research, commercialization, and manufacturing cluster in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.

One aspect of the project involves upgrading the Biotechnology Business Development Centre (BBDC) in the Edmonton Research Park. The upgrade will include GMP-certified manufacturing suites for API-manufacturing, chemical-physical testing, and Health Canada-approved warehousing capacity.

The second part of the project is the Critical Medicines Production Centre (CMPC), which will be a new 83,000+ square-foot manufacturing facility located on a 7-acre plot of land in the center of the Edmonton Research Park. This facility is set to be Canada’s largest and best-equipped of its kind. The CMPC's focus will be on producing small-molecule product solutions, conducting sterile, aseptic fill, and finishing traditional and biologic drugs to meet drug shortages needs.

Please note this position requires full-time on-site presence.

Qualification Activities

• Compile and review URS documentation for new equipment include but not limited to Formulation reactors / Vessels, Autoclaves, sterile filling lines, Packaging lines, automated inspection machines, water purification, HVAC, chemical-analytical Equipment, Micro-equipment (Isolator, Incubator).
• Collaborate with Manufacturing equipment vendors, review and approve technical drawings, give scientific and engineering input for new Equipment.
• Compile GMP, FMEA based risk-assessment for new equipment and processes.
• Support in Clean-Room and Room design.
• Creating material, process and personnel flows.
• Review FAT and SAT-protocols.
• Perform FAT and SAT with suppliers. Write and review FAT and SAT reports.
• Prepare with Suppliers IQ, OQ-Protocols.
• Perform with Suppliers and equipment owners IQ / OQ on site, write and review IQ / OQ-reports.
• Perform PQ tests together with Equipment owners.
• Qualification of Clean rooms.
• Review and Requalification of equipment and ensure with equipment owners’ maintenance and calibration activities.
• Perform CSV (computer system validation) activities, URS, IQ / OQ for equipment and new IT systems including hardware.

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Perks and Benefits at API

Comprehensive Health Coverage : At API, we prioritize the well-being of our employees. We offer a comprehensive health coverage plan. Our premiums are 100% covered, ensuring that you and your dependents receive the necessary healthcare support.

Payment in Lieu of Pension : API provides an additional 15% of your annual base salary, as an alternative to traditional pension benefits.

Professional Development Opportunities : We foster a culture of continuous learning and growth. API provides access to various professional development opportunities, including training programs, workshops, conferences, and certifications. We encourage employees to enhance their skills, broaden their knowledge, and stay updated with the latest advancements in the life sciences industry.

Collaborative and Inclusive Environment : At API, we believe in the power of collaboration and diversity. We foster an inclusive work environment that values and respects individuals from all backgrounds. We promote teamwork, open communication, and a supportive atmosphere where everyone's contributions are valued.

Generous Paid Time Off : We understand the importance of taking time off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance. API offers a generous paid time off (PTO) policy that includes vacation days, medical / personal days, and holidays. We encourage our employees to prioritize their well-being and enjoy quality time away from work.

Green Transit Allowance : Employees based out of an office are eligible to enroll in our green transit program, which promotes the use of environmentally friendly modes of transportation. By participating in the program, you commit to making green transit your primary mode of transportation for at least 75% of your commute to and from work. Green transit includes walking, biking, carpooling, and public transportation.

Work From Home : Eligible employees are entitled to 20 Work from Home days, this is subject to job function, company needs, and manager approval.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter expressing their interest in the position and why they believe they are a strong candidate.

We appreciate all applicants' interest and will only contact those selected for interviews.

If you have any questions about the application process or require accommodations during the hiring process, please contact careers@appliedpharma.ca.

Our team, clients, and stakeholders come from a variety of backgrounds. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that all people bring to the workplace in terms of varied lived experiences, education, culture, gender, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background, neurodiversity, and cognitive and physical ability.

Before employment, successful candidates will be required to meet the requirements of a pre‑employment screening, which includes background reference checks, educational credential verification, and criminal reference checks.

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

Application Deadline : December 18, 2025

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

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