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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Mississauga, Ontario

Reporting to CEO and COO.

Toronto, Canada Area

Founded in 2004, Thornhill Medical has maintained a proven dedication to transforming current diagnostic and therapeutic patient care, developing and manufacturing innovative medical devices and products within the fields of vascular diagnostics, Emergency Medical Services, Field Medicine, and Patient Safety. Reporting to CEO & President.Key Accountabilities include: Supply Chain Leadership | International Logistics | Procurement | Cross-Functional Management | Forecasting & Demand Planning | Project Management | Customer Service Excellence | Stakeholder Engagement | Executive Collaboration | Vendor & Supply Relations | Operational Efficiency | Risk Mitigation

SteriMax specializes in development, production, marketing and distribution of hospital and retail pharmacy products, delivering healthcare professionals with solutions to provide high-quality and accessible patient care. Reported to President/COO.Selected Accomplishments:- Held Director-level accountability over 75+ commercial SKUs, 40+ vendor relations and collaborated with executive team to develop long-term strategic business objectives. Integral in growth from 11 SKUs and 4 vendors in 2006.- Led supply chain and inventory management with near-zero backorders and consistent success in optimizing product stock while fulfilling competitor backorders and supporting BD. Enabled 500% growth in emerging export business, despite domestic and global supply challenges.- Secured buy-in for first-ever implementation of specialized technical assets including an in-house stability chamber, walk-in cold room, and 2 Level 10 narcotic vaults. Collaborated with the Quality team and external vendors to coordinate and manage all requirements and milestones, achieving on-time and under-budget implementation, driving optimized cost, product storage, and product quality with each new asset.- Decreased freight expenses by 40% despite a 100% increase in inbound shipment volume.- Managed all Canadian product launches (and several US) from BD contract to first commercial sale, including several complex, time-sensitive, and critical launches to maintain competitive advantage. Reliably met condensed launch timelines after Health Canada product approval (21-30 days).- Led implementation of a global serialization program to ensure compliance with international regulatory agencies.- Managed Warehouse Operations and maintained GMP compliance, improving departmental workflow.- Proactively eliminated roadblocks and resolved functional problems, leveraging both a natural affinity for devising effective solutions and a commitment to supporting development and technical teams.

Toronto, Canada Area

Applied a broad understanding of the pharmaceutical industry to establish long-range strategic objectives, procure essential operational resources, coordinate Secondary packaging operations, and contribute to all aspects of the value chain. Reported to EVP.Selected Accomplishments:- Contributed to business development and product scope expansion to include narcotics while maintaining strict regulatory compliance by managing purchasing and installation of company’s first narcotic vault and cage. Coordinated qualification and validation activities with QA team, including security system and application to Health Canada.- Drove employee productivity and business growth by spearheading selection and implementation of MS Dynamics for customer relationship management (CRM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP).- Successfully managed 2 company relocations to larger facilities, including lease negotiations, design and construction activities, security, warehouses, offices, documents, product, and re-qualification and revalidation activities with QA team.Key Accountabilities:- Supported Business Development in the review and preparation of RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs by evaluating sourcing, logistics and packaging options to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective business operations. Managed negotiation of pricing, batch sizes, MOQ and critical purchasing & logistics activities with suppliers, to optimize costs based on the assessment of current and future demand.- Optimized cost and flexibility, driving ongoing performance from global supply base and maximizing overall enterprise value throughout the sourcing life cycle while directing Production Planning, Operations, and Product Launch related activities.

Applied a broad understanding of the pharmaceutical industry to establish long-range strategic objectives, procure resources essential to company operations, coordinate Secondary packaging operations, and contribute to all aspects of the value chain. Reported to EVP.Selected Accomplishments:- Facilitated and optimized the testing and storage of products in specific temperature and humidity conditions by managing the purchasing, installation and validation (with the QA team) of a Stability Chamber to meet changing business and regulatory requirements. - Managed the implementation of a new alarm and swipe-card user access system to maintain office and warehouse security.- Facilitated organizational transition from ACCPAC ERP to a new MS Dynamics Navision ERP.Key Accountabilities:- Held extended accountability over Logistics, Warehousing, Production and Marketing, which required growth, learning and adaptation to a much higher scope of leadership. Managed all technical services including HVAC, IT & Security systems as well as Facilities & Equipment Maintenance in compliance with FDA and Health Canada RegulationsDrove global strategic procurement activities while also managing and controlling Logistics & Warehousing, Product (production, procurement and forecasting) and Marketing (product packaging/artwork, product launch).

Selected Accomplishments:- Led procurement, installation, and validation of company’s first walk-in fridge to enable improved company procurement and storage of refrigerated products.- Installed and validated company’s first power generator to protect temperature-sensitive products while enhancing company reliability to meet customer commitments during power failures.- Redesigned and standardized all company SOPs to improve operational processes and ensure ongoing compliance and consistency to established regulatory standards.- Renegotiated supplier material costs and sourced new suppliers to significantly reduce Cold Chain logistics expenses by 45%.Key Accountabilities:- Reported directly to EVP.- Responsible for the establishment of SOPs and process implementations across key functional areas of the business, in order to protect the rapidly growing company from the impact of any future changes in volume, workload, industry trends and other drivers. Established a proactive methodology to effectively future-proof the entire value chain.My contributions also included: Optimal Supplier Onboarding | New Product Life-Cycle Planning | API & Complex Packaging Coordination | Warehouse Optimization | Cross-Functional Staff Development | IP Protection & Management

Key Accountabilities:- Joined SteriMax as a direct report to the Director of Scientific Affairs, to ensure all products complied with the strict regulations governing packaging components and finished goods. Coordinated with external laboratories to guarantee compliance with all established regulatory agencies including Health Canada, USFDA, and Bureau of Dangerous Drugs.- Led Production Planning and forecasting activities to oversee inventory management, inbound packaging components and finished goods, and overall sanitation of distribution warehouse, verifying inbound orders and processing documentation based on established company procedures.- Developed and maintained effective supplier relations across contract and packaging component manufactures to drive and ensure a continuous supply of finished goods inventory.- Analyzed laboratory tests as well as stability and consumer complaint data to identify and resolve adverse trends, reducing costs wherever possible.- Actively supported Associate Director to liaise with various regulatory bodies including Health Protection & Food Branch, the American FDA, and the Bureau of Dangers Drugs to ensure full compliance with associated laws, regulations and corporate policies.- Assisted in development and submission of D.I.N. & Abbreviated New Drug Submissions while also initiating and monitoring product recall and withdrawals in conjunction with Recall Committee.

Key Accountabilities:- Facilitated the safety and processing of quality clinical research by identifying and reporting critical results that required immediate attention. - Specifically, responsible for reporting those results that suggested patients’ lives may be in danger and demanded prompt medical attention; reported to physicians/Medical Director. Required the management of sensitive and confidential information.