Senior Manager – Validation & Technology Transfer (VTT)

This is a full-time and permanent position based out of our Manufacturing Facility in Etobicoke. Candidates must be on-site, 5-days a week. Own and lead end-to-end technology transfer activities from pilot-scale processes through commercial manufacturing, ensuring successful execution, process scalability, robustness, reproducibility, and on-time commercialization of current products.

Drive the development and execution of the validation master plan, including risk assessments, fit-gap analysis, troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Provide strategic and operational leadership for Cleaning Validation activities, including protocol design, sampling plans, acceptance criteria, execution oversight, and final reporting, while ensuring compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards. Own the cleaning and equipment validation master plan for capital projects and NPD/EPD initiatives at Eastside Facility.

Lead continuous improvement of technology transfer templates, validation methodologies, and operational best practices. Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, Health Canada regulations, and data integrity standards while maintaining audit and inspection readiness. Partner cross-functionally with R&D;,



Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful product commercialization.

Provide technical leadership during investigations, troubleshooting activities, and root cause analysis initiatives. Ensure the successful and timely execution of packaging validation activities, including Form, Fill, Function (FFF), line trials, transport testing, and process validation (PPQ). Degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline and a minimum of 8 years of experience in validation, process scale-up, or related functions within cosmetics or pharmaceutical industries.

Strong process equipment expertise in FMCG manufacturing, with deep technical knowledge of mixing, filling, and assembly technologies. Expertise in reviewing and writing technical reports.

Generous

Vacation & Personal Days. Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care and mindfulness programs. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws.

📌 Senior Manager - Validation & Technology Transfer (VTT) (Toronto)
🏢 DECIEM | THE ABNORMAL BEAUTY
📍 Toronto