Coordinator, Global External Supply

**About Apotex Inc.**

**Job Summary**:
The GES Operations Coordinator supports Product Life Cycle Management (PLCM) and Product Transfer projects. In this role, you will play a key role in coordinating activities and information sharing with external partners including full facilitation of partner touchpoints.
In addition, you will serve as an intermediate technical specialist with knowledge of supply chain and manufacturing processes to lead general PLCM projects and processes.

**Responsibilities**:

- Issue, follow-up, and coordinate all change requests related to SAP codes, master recipes, Master Manufacturing Records/Documents (MMaRs), Master Packaging Records/Documents (MPaRs), finished good, semi-finished, packaging component and unique excipient codes, as necessary.
- Collect supporting data for technical summaries - executed batch records, packaging specifications, and analytical methods. Utilize SAP, EPM, databases, project tools, systems, methodologies and software to plan and execute activities with the Project Manager and other partners.
- Maintain Dashboard (i.e. Enterprise Performance Management (EPM)) and project trackers/plans.
- Participate in cross functional meetings and communications with key partners in support of achieving commercial readiness.
- Coordinate Partner connections including consolidating data from cross functional teams to prepare presentations, agendas and minutes, and ensure all partner information is updated in relevant database i.e. SharePoint, Salesforce.
- Initiate technical/data requests for dashboard entries to support groups.
- Order Samples/materials for Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO)/Contract Packaging Organizations (CPO)
- Coordinate delivery activities and manage inventory/tracking. End-to-end direction and implementation for PLCM projects ensuring successful implementation of changes/processes to GES portfolio, resulting in continual, uninterrupted supply of products to market.
- Participate and lead in cross-functional project teams developing systems, policies, procedures and measures of performance to facilitate continuous improvement of the GESO portfolio and processes.
- Gather, organize and analyze information pertinent to GES operations and supply chain and present summary information and recommendations in project reports.
- Respond to complex queries from initiation through to project completion by providing a specialized level of direct/indirect input in the definition, development and planning of GESO projects.

**Job Requirements**:

- 5 of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent experience in an R&D environment in another industry.
- 1 year of experience with MS Project or other planning software.
- Post-secondary education in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical or Health Sciences preferable.
- Project management experience and PMP Certification considered an asset.
- Intermediate to advanced level proficient with MS Office Suite (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
- Strong knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, specifically regarding the functionality and integration of Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain (SAP preferred).
- Demonstrated ability to grasp key concepts with a capacity to consistently produce accurate, complete and thorough work of high quality.
- Good organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities to accomplish objectives and goals anticipating and adjusting for problems and interruptions/roadblocks.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical processing considered an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to drive for results with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.

At Apotex, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.

Apotex offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.