Medisca is a global corporation with locations throughout North America, Australia, and Europe, that contributes to healthcare by leveraging strong partnerships that deliver customized solutions with an unwavering commitment to quality and innovation. Backed by 30+ years and a strong foundation in pharmaceutical compounding, Medisca is a business-to-business company that delivers comprehensive offerings by providing value, consistency, responsiveness, and loyalty. From pharmaceutical compounding products and services, to supply chain solutions, mixing technology manufacturing, analytical testing, IP licensing, to education services and more – Medisca delivers extensive solutions that leverages a strong network of partners committed to deeply caring about people. As Partners in Wellness, Medisca offers an unfailing devotion to improving lives, across a multitude of needs and across a multitude of people.

The Compliance Associate is responsible for ensuring compliance of all regulatory requirements in accordance with local state and federal laws of Medisca facilities and business partners. Key objectives are to ensure compliance within all Medisca facilities and markets by reviewing regulatory requirements for product launches, maintenance of regulatory licences/products as applicable.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Compliance

Ensure compliance within all Medisca facilities and markets (Canada, USA, Australia and International). Keep abreast of state, provincial and federal regulations. Create internal regulatory guides for employee training. Create and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with applicable regulations through change request process. Attend seminars, webinars and meetings hosted by regulatory bodies.

Product Launches/Business Initiatives

Review of regulatory requirements for product launches/business initiatives. Conduct regulatory research to support management for Medisca’s operations and business initiatives. Support regulatory projects by collaborating with other departments. Review product labeling and marketing material within established timelines through an end-to-end process to ensure regulatory, compliance and business needs are met. Assess compliance of Research and Development (R&D) formula ingredients and final formulations according to conditions of use. Provide risk assessments on suitability and safety of product ingredients. Respond to all internal/external inquiries.

Regulatory Licenses/Product Filings

Update and maintain regulatory licenses and product fillings (as applicable). Apply and renew licenses across all Medisca facilities. Conduct product filings (regulatory package submissions) as applicable with regulatory agencies. Track and maintain regulatory correspondence and submissions. Liaise with various internal and external groups to collect necessary documents/information for compliance.

Pharmacovigilance Activities

Update assigning identifiers using the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA), for adverse drug reaction cases. Report and submit adverse drug reactions (ADR) in accordance with Health Canada Regulations. Follow up with clients until the ADR evaluation is complete. Monitor signal detection findings. Prepare annual summary report.

Vendor Qualification Program

Review and/or Approve manufacturers and products per Medisca’s vendor qualification program Evaluate and approve suppliers based on performance metrics and regulatory compliance Validate manufacturer’s GMP evidence against regulatory requirements Provide company-based approvals based on US, Canadian and Australian regulatory requirements Approve product specifications per monographed and non-monographed standards Confirm manufacturer stability data Collaborate with manufacturers on the review and approval of quality agreements Apply risk-based approaches for product and manufacturer approvals Review and assess supplier change notifications and determine company impact Monitor regulatory changes affecting supply and demand of key products and advise relevant stakeholders Serve as liaison for supplier quality technical inquiries after initial review of quality documentation obtained by the procurement team

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a Science related field. Minimum two (2) to four (4) years of experience in Quality or Regulatory Affairs Knowledge of FDA and Health Canada regulations. Knowledge in project management. Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook and Excel) required Knowledge of Creatio Fluent French and English (oral & written) required. This position requires communication with stakeholders and regulatory entities from across Canada, the United States and Australia. Strong writing skills. Reliable, accountable, detail-oriented Organized, very good judgment and decision making skills

What’s in it for you…

We invest time and resources into making sure Medisca is as good as the people we hire.

Work/Life Balance  - 37.50 hour workweek with early Fridays all year long, PTO and vacation policy. Invest in your health - Choice of modular plans, health spending account and free Telemedicine. Your well-being is important - Wellness program offered. Your Future is Bright - Opportunities to learn and grow within Medisca. Save for your Future - Medisca contributes to a deferred profit sharing plan (DPSP) when you invest in RRSPs. Help us grow - Employee Referral Program. Central location - Free parking/accessible by public transportation; a commercial center is within walking distance for lunch or groceries. We like to have fun - Company events throughout the year.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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