Ryan Thompson Email & Phone Number

• Lead a global cross-functional squad accountable for the design and maintenance of the following Global Quality Processes: Quality Risk Management, Data Integrity, Knowledge Management, Content Management, and Learning
• Business process lead for design and change implementation of Quality Risk Management module within eQMS
• Drive and contribute to continuous improvement of global processes with input from stakeholder feedback, user input, audit and inspection observations, and performance via metrics
• Support audit and inspection findings associated with global enabling processes

• Provide project management for PQS Authors with PQS content changes including alignment with Health Authority requirements to ensure quality and compliance
• Managed the PQS Business Process to create alignment with network initiatives such as new eQMS
• Represented Global PQS in the design and implementation of cross-functional process improvement initiatives such as PT Data Governance
• Acted as an Evolution Coach for the Product Quality team to help colleagues embrace, learn and apply prioritized mindsets and behaviours necessary for the new Operating Model to succeed
• Managed the onboarding for multiple new colleagues including creating onboarding plans, coaching, hands-on training, and conducting check-ins

• Contributed to reorganizing team structure and ways of working to lead to a more efficient PQS Business Process and increased job satisfaction amongst the team
• Supported Authors and Document Managers in the creation and revision of PQS documentation
• Managed PQS dashboards and reports to proactively find areas to continuously improve

Mississauga, ON

• Successfully led and managed projects including product launches, site transfers, and acquisitions/divestments
• Worked closely with global and external partners to manage and optimize the supplier qualification and audit program for AstraZeneca Canada for service providers and suppliers
• Managed the Drug Establishment License and Medical Device Establishment License to ensure all products are imported as per GMPs and local regulations
• Conducted day to day quality activities including batch disposition, SOP authoring, and initiation and review of deviations, change controls and risk assessments
• Supported a Health Canada inspection at a foreign AstraZeneca packaging/testing site which resulted in a compliant rating to optimize product testing for Canadian market
• Supported local Health Canada GMP inspection resulting in a compliant rating

Mississauga, ON

• Managed projects including new product launches, reformulations, local manufacturing/packaging changes, artwork changes, and line extensions
• Compilation and review of master production documents in order to launch products to Canadian market
• Worked closely with supply chain to lead a project to optimize local third-party packagers resulting in reduced lead times and financial savings

Toronto, Canada Area

• Provided coaching and leadership to direct reports, supported development plans and conducted performance reviews
• Generated forecasts and developed annual budgets for the Quality Department to ensure optimal use of resources
• Led face-to-face business consultation meetings with current and prospective clients
• Prepared for and led multiple Health Canada on-site inspections (GMP and GVP)

Toronto, Canada Area

• Worked with senior management to conduct day-to-day clinical and quality activities
• Performed periodic self-inspections and third-party audits
• Conducted clinical trial monitoring of Phase I and II allergy studies

Toronto, Canada Area

• Assisted senior management in day-to-day regulatory and quality activities
• Prepared regulatory submissions including: ANDSs, SANDSs, NCs, CTAs, and Clarifax responses
• Reviewed executed batch release documentation for product releases

Post-Graduate Certificate, Regulatory Affairs

Honours Bachelor Of Science (Hbsc), Biomedical Toxicology