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Compounding Lead

5+ years
Not Disclosed
10 April 30, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

 

Title: Compounding Lead
Date Posted: April 30, 2025
Location: Sun Pharma Canada Inc.
Company: Sun Pharma Canada Inc.


Job Purpose:

The Compounding Lead coordinates and oversees pharmaceutical manufacturing operations to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and efficient performance in a safe and clean environment.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform and verify all compounding operations per cGMP and SOPs.

  • Maintain compliance with daily compounding schedules and high housekeeping standards.

  • Review batch records and product documentation as needed.

  • Collaborate on operational scheduling with cross-functional teams.

  • Ensure equipment is well-maintained; raise work orders for repairs.

  • Keep SOPs up-to-date and ensure staff are trained accordingly.

  • Promote and enforce safety standards at all times.

  • Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, Kaizens).

  • Investigate product/equipment failures and prepare reports.

  • Perform cycle counts and prepare batch documents when required.

  • Maintain inventory of compounding supplies and perform calibrations (RPM, Temp, Vacuum).

  • Attend and contribute to inter-departmental supervisor meetings.

  • Conduct and participate in staff training sessions.

  • Coach, evaluate, and document team member performance fairly and professionally.

  • Operate with integrity and lead by example.

Additional Responsibility (Customer-facing roles only):
Report any adverse event related to company products to the pharmacovigilance/drug safety team within one business day.


Qualifications:

  • University degree or 1–2 years of technical training (preferred).

  • Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience or post-secondary education in a scientific field.

  • Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and related equipment.

  • Proven leadership in team-based settings; ability to train and motivate teams.

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong mechanical, scientific, and mathematical aptitude.

  • Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with SAP and MES systems.

  • In-depth understanding of cGMP.

  • Troubleshooting skills across equipment, quality, or production workflow issues.


Working Conditions:

  • May require after-hours availability for urgent issues.

  • Exposure to dust, raw material odors, and machinery noise.

  • Flexibility to work overtime and Saturdays as needed.


Physical Requirements:

Shop floor-based role.


Direct Reports:

None