The 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.

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Maintain GLP and ISO compliance across all Labstat laboratories and ensure proper documentation of quality practices, study conduct, and results

Lead the development, implementation, and continual improvement of Labstat’s GLP- and ISO‑compliant Quality Management System

Provide leadership, mentorship, and training to the Quality Assurance team and laboratory personnel on GLP and ISO regulations and best practices

Conduct and oversee internal GLP and ISO audits and ensure preparedness for external regulatory, accreditation, and client inspections

Develop and track Quality metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement





Ensure proper administration and timely updates to the QMS, including SOPs, study protocols, and quality documentation

Serve as the primary contact for external auditors, regulatory authorities, and accreditation bodies, coordinating site‑level laboratory managers and technical staff during inspections

Provide hands‑on training on GLP and ISO principles, laboratory procedures, and data integrity requirements

Identify and implement process improvements to reduce errors, enhance compliance, and maintain study and accreditation integrity

Review technical and laboratory data, summarize findings, and elevate critical issues to executive leadership

Promote a culture of compliance, scientific integrity, and continuous improvement across the GLP and ISO laboratory network

Education & Experience

MS in Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field

Minimum 10 years of experience in a GLP- and ISO‑regulated laboratory or quality environment

At least 2 years in a commercial testing laboratory setting

Robust written and verbal communication skills

Hands‑on experience with laboratory audits, documentation, and regulatory inspections

In‑depth knowledge of OECD GLP principles, ISO/IEC 17025, and applicable regulatory requirements

Lean Six Sigma or process improvement experience preferred

Professional certifications (ASQ, SQA) are a plus

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📌 Director of Quality (Ontario)
🏢 Certified Group
📍 Ontario