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Job SummaryThe Corporate Quality Director – Labstat Group is responsible for leading and overseeing the Quality Assurance function and the Quality Management System (QMS) across Labstat’s laboratories, ensuring full compliance with OECD GLP principles, ISO/IEC 17025, 21 CFR Parts 210/211, 21 CFR Part 11, USDA requirements, and client-specific standards.This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on engagement in laboratory operations, quality oversight, and continual improvement. The Corporate Quality Director ensures that all GLP and ISO activities, documentation, and reporting meet regulatory expectations, accreditation requirements, and industry best practices.Purpose: So the world can trust in what it consumesMission: Partner with customers to deliver cutting-edge scientific solutions and expertiseValues: Start with the customer, commit to safety and quality, drive to deliver, act with integrity, and support the teamResponsibilitiesMaintain GLP and ISO compliance across all Labstat laboratories and ensure proper documentation of quality practices, study conduct, and resultsLead the development, implementation, and continual improvement of Labstat’s GLP- and ISO-compliant Quality Management SystemProvide leadership, mentorship, and training to the Quality Assurance team and laboratory personnel on GLP and ISO regulations and best practicesConduct and oversee internal GLP and ISO audits and ensure preparedness for external regulatory, accreditation,



and client inspectionsDevelop and track Quality metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvementEnsure proper administration and timely updates to the QMS, including SOPs, study protocols, and quality documentationServe as the primary contact for external auditors, regulatory authorities, and accreditation bodies, coordinating site-level laboratory managers and technical staff during inspectionsProvide hands-on training on GLP and ISO principles, laboratory procedures, and data integrity requirementsIdentify and implement process improvements to reduce errors, enhance compliance, and maintain study and accreditation integrityReview technical and laboratory data, summarize findings, and escalate critical issues to executive leadershipPromote a culture of compliance, scientific integrity, and continuous improvement across the GLP and ISO laboratory networkEducation & ExperienceMS in Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related scientific fieldMinimum 10 years of experience in a GLP- and ISO-regulated laboratory or quality environmentAt least 2 years in a commercial testing laboratory settingStrong written and verbal communication skillsHands-on experience with laboratory audits, documentation, and regulatory inspectionsIn-depth knowledge of OECD GLP principles, ISO/IEC 17025, and applicable regulatory requirementsLean Six Sigma or process improvement experience preferredProfessional certifications (ASQ, SQA) are a plus

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📌 Director Of Quality - $159,000 - $180,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Certified Group
📍 Toronto