• Experience in the critical review of biological drugs (monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins etc.).• Write evaluation reports on biological drugs used for clinical trial applications (CTA).• Research and analyze scientific or regulatory information.• Knowledge and interpretation of the regulatory framework, standards and guidelines (ICH quality guidelines; Food and Drugs Act / Regulations, ISO9001 etc) relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.• Understand, synthesize and communicate effectively scientific or technical information to colleagues and managers.• Prepare scientific communications (presentations) in English.

• Assume the interim position of Infrastructures Director (4 months)• Develop and foster credible relationships with internal/external partners and clients• Collaborate and act as primary contact with multiple departments to ensure the continuity of services in a cGMP environment. Respond to customer inquiries.• Train and supervise staff• Write and Execute validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for cleanrooms, building, computer systems and laboratory equipment of the CETC to meet cGMP standards• Coordinate and supervise qualification activities• Prepare, review, improve and approve standard operating procedures (SPOs) for laboratory equipment and building systems• Coordinate and supervise the interventions of internal and external partners involved in running and maintaining the laboratory equipment and infrastructures• Manage the preventive / corrective maintenance and calibration planning for laboratory equipment and building systems• Lead problem solving, manage deviation (documentation, investigation and resolution), change controls and risk analysis to ensure compliance with cGMP standards• Initiate and manage implementation of CAPA that will actively contribute to continuous improvement• Ensure proper use of the building computer systems (Building Automation System) and environmental monitoring systems• Knowledge and interpretation of standards and guidelines (USP1058; Eudralex volume 4 annex 15; Health Canada, GMP GUI-0001; ISO14644 etc) for cGMP environment

Supervisor: Dr. Heather Melichar.Project I: Determining the therapeutic potential of blocking a new immune checkpoint to promote tumor-specific T cell responses.Project II: Identification of therapeutic targets for a pediatric acute leukemia.• Collaborate on projects with a multidisciplinary team of researchers and clinicians and develop a network with health care professionals.• Managed and coordinated research projects;• Designed, planned and executed experimental programs;• Identified molecular mechanisms using CRISPR/CAS9 screen;• Write grant proposals;• Prepared scientific communications, including delivery of poster and oral presentations in English and French• Drafted and edited science manuscripts and abstracts for publication;• Attended scientific meetings, symposia and workshops.

• Managed and coordinated a research project;• Designed, planned and executed experimental programs;• Drafted, edited and published science manuscripts;

Ph.D. Project: Elucidating the role and the mechanisms of action of Hoxa genes in adult hematopoiesis• Designed, planned and executed experimental programs, including experiments’ cost estimates, personnel forecasts and progress reviews• Performed data analysis and prepared scientific communications, including delivery of poster and oral presentations• Developed, optimized and validated molecular biology assays• Conducted experimental troubleshooting• Collaborated on multiple research projects with a multidisciplinary team of researchers and clinicians• Trained and supervised graduate and undergraduate students, providing support and assistance for their project advancement