Staffing

Vancouver, BC

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. As a QA inspector, monitors GLP studies to assure Test Facility Management/Test Site Management (TFM/TSM) that the facilities, equipment, personnel, methods, practices, records and controls in conformance with GLP regulations. Performs the planning and conducting of audits and inspections in support of in-house bioanalytical testing to ensure compliance with worldwide health authority regulations and guidelines, site SOPs, protocols, and industry standards, as applicable. Oversees and manages GLP inspections and mentors other QLT GLP inspectors.
2. Manages the GLP archives including overseeing Archive staff.
3. Coordinates and directs the work of other QA team members involved in GLP inspections and/or archiving including training, coaching and developing skills.
4. Develops and optimizes GLP Quality policies and SOPs.
5. Conducts in-house GLP training.
6. Maintains professional expertise and knowledge of all applicable regulations.
7. May also conduct GMP inspections for facilities and related equipment or participate in other Quality Assurance work.
8. Collaborates and interacts with others in a mutually supportive and cooperative manner that reinforces the concept that staff at all levels is expected to seek ways in which they can support and assist others to achieve expected results, as well as to be affective in their own accountability areas.

REQUIREMENTS

1. BSc in Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, Biochemistry or equivalent education.
2. A minimum of 6 years of Quality systems experience including 4 years in a GLP QA management role with responsibility for overall GLP quality operations. Experience managing GLP inspections conducted by regulatory authorities. Direct interaction experience with regulatory GLP inspectors. In-house pharmaceutical company experience preferred.
3. QA experience with other quality systems including clinical and commercial pharmaceutical GMP and/or medical device QSR will be an asset.
4. Advanced understanding of the application of OECD and FDA Principles of GLP.
5. Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel within the Company and externally with CROs and regulatory inspectors.
6. Proven ability to establish new quality systems and optimize existing systems, review documentation, processes and procedures, identify issues, assess compliance, communicate findings clearly and succinctly and work with internal and/or external stakeholders to resolve these issues effectively.
7. Demonstrated initiative and ability to be highly productive with minimal supervision.
8. Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
9. Proven leadership abilities including the ability to motivate, coach and develop employees.
10. Interest and willingness to cross-train in other Quality Assurance areas.

As Manager Information Architecture you are responsible for the navigation, organization, interaction design, and business/user process engineering for leading-edge Web solutions and software. Your experience in user-centered research, design, brand development, as well as content and brand strategy will allow you to craft award winning experiences with the help of a team of experts from yours and other disciplines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Lead and inspire teams to create and evolve visionary multi-channel customer experiences
* Provide oversight and leadership to user experience teams
* Manage creative teams and tracks of work including: Team mentoring, project planning and estimation as well as risk/issue management and resolution
* Provide mentorship and career development for more junior team members
* Manage creative teams and tracks of work including: Team mentoring, project planning and estimation as well as risk/issue management and resolution
* Create user experience audits and heuristic evaluations
* Generate concepts and site structure definitions as well as task/process flows
* Generate user profiles and (test) scenarios
* Responsible for wireframe design and solution prototyping
* Present concepts and progress to clients
* Identify tools and techniques that evolve existing approaches for the creative community at Sapient
EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES:

* Bachelor’s degree preferred in design-related discipline
* Significant relevant experience; Prior experience in a consulting firm preferred
* Expert in user-centered design methods and techniques
* Proficient in relevant design tools, e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Omnigraffle, Microsoft Visio, Axure RP Pro, Balsamiq, etc.
* Thorough understanding of digital/interactive industries and technologies
* Proficient to expert in: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Visio, Microsoft Office
* Excellent analytical and process-oriented skills
* Prior experience in UI design for mobile devices a plus
* Frequent overnight travel may be required