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Toronto
Institute of
Pharmaceutical Technology
55 Town Centre Crt. Suite
800
Toronto, Ontario
M1P 4X4, CANADA
Tel: (416) 296-8860
Fax: (416) 296-7077
Email: info@tipt.com |
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REGULATORY AFFAIRS
The number of career opportunities continues to grow in this field of pharmaceutical regulatory affairs. As regulatory processes increase in complexity and scope, and globalization occurs within the field, there will be continuing industry demand for people with a strong foundation in regulatory affairs. Rapidly expanding research and development efforts, and the need to increase speed to market, depend on the strategic involvement of competent regulatory affairs professionals. In addition, the experience will allow students to acquire specialized, "hands-on" skills within a specific industry.
Regulatory Affairs Graduates are successful at:
Regulatory Affairs Administrator
This role will play a vital part in supporting regulatory compliant strategies for business development, while working closely with the research and development and International sales teams. Your objective is to support the regulatory affairs activities to ensure corporate goals are achieved in a compliant organized manner.
Regulatory Affairs Associate
Your primary responsibility is to assist in the development of procedures and processes to ensure compliance with the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations, applicable provincial regulations and other applicable industry codes. The Regulatory Affairs Associate also interacts with relevant departments as well as external partners to ensure products are submitted, approved and launched in a timely manner.
Regulatory Affairs Manager
You will be responsible for the overview, guidance of the preparation, review, issue resolution, filing management of regulatory submission.
Clinical Quality Control Associate
As a Clinical Quality Control Associate you will ensure all prepared study source documents and/or forms are in accordance to protocols SOP’s and regulations. You must observe clinical procedures during the studies and make sure that they are performed in accordance to GCP regulation (Ie. Screening procedures, subject entrance etc.).
Stability Control Coordinator
The primary function of this role will be to support the goals and objectives of the Quality Assurance department in the development and maintenance of the companies stability program which supports the shelf life of there client’s products
Screening Clinical Data Reviewer
As a Data reviewer you will review and screen study files generated during subject selection for clinical trials
Regulatory Affairs Project Manager
As a Project Manager you will lead the development and implementation of regulatory strategic plans including regulatory strategy documents. You will prepare, submit and negotiate approvals of NDS, SNDS and NC’s
Regulatory Affair’s graduates are also successful in:
Medical Information Specialist
Quality Assurance Associate
Scientific Affairs Associate
Validation Consultant
Drug Safety Specialist
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Creative and determined science graduates who enjoy challenges will be a good fit in the Research and Development program. There is a consistent demand for skilled individuals; those with training such as a post-graduate diploma will have many career options.
Research and Development Graduates are successful at:
Process Development Scientist
The development scientist is required to plan and execute development projects to ensure the successful launch of new products.
Analytical Scientist
This role is responsible for developing and validating analytical methods, transferring analytical methods between the company you are working for and customers.
Analytical Technician
You are responsible for the general laboratory activities in support of method development and validation. In Addition, the successful candidate will be given project work that will drive improvements within departments
Analytical Development Chemist
Analytical Development Scientist is responsible for performing all activities in early development research, analytical method development and validation for new products, comprehensive testing of API and finished dosages, and generates regulatory submission documentation.
Clinical Research Associate
The clinical research associate monitors activities at clinical study sites to assure adherence to Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), SOPs, and study protocols. Review regulatory documents as required and prepare site visit reports. Responsible for multiple projects and must work both independently and in a team environment.
Medical Science Liaison
A Medical Liaison will build and maintain advanced disease, product and therapy knowledge while meeting with Key Specialists to discuss studies, research science and innovative development. You will represent scientific leadership among internal and external customers depending on the company you will be working for
Typical Research and Development opportunities you may also explore are:
Research Technician
Stability Chemist
Validation Technician
Product Development Chemist
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PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
A graduate of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing program you will be responsible for the efficient operation to meet and exceed required results aligned with the objectives of the organization you may be working for.
Manufacturing Technology Graduates are successful at:
Packaging Operator
You will be involved in the packaging of products and operating packaging equipment according to GMP and SOP specifications
Processing Operator
Processing Operators contribute to the team by being involved in all aspects of the processing bulk pharmaceutical products in a regulated manufacturing environment. Some responsibilities may include dispensing of raw material, set-up and operation of a fluid-bed granulator, tablet presses, film coating equipment and other processing and test equipment. These individuals monitor and record all processing parameters and maintain all necessary processing and sanitation documentation.
Processing Technologists
In this position you will be responsible to safely manufacture high quality pharmaceutical products according to established schedules
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator:
You will operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment that produces pills and tablets, as well as performing in-process and sampling testing as necessary for quality regulations
Manufacturing Compounder
As a compounder you’ll be involved in compounding raw materials and manufacturing bulk product in strict GMP compliance.
Typical Pharmaceutical Manufacturing you may also explore are:
Production Technician
Manufacturing Associate
Through your studies at TIPT, you will have already gained significant manufacturing experience. As you gain more experience on the job, you will receive more training that allows you to progress further within a company
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PHARMACEUTICAL QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL
The terms “Quality Assurance” and “Quality Control” are often used interchangeably to refer to ways of ensuring the quality of a service or product. The terms, however, have different meanings.
Assurance: The act of giving confidence, the state of being certain or the act of making certain.
Quality Assurance: The planned and systematic activities implemented in a quality system so that quality requirements for a product or service will be fulfilled.
Control: An evaluation to indicate needed corrective responses; the act of guiding a process in which variability is attributable to a constant system of chance causes.
Quality Control: The observation techniques and activities used to fulfill requirements for quality.
Quality Assurance and Control Graduates are successful at:
Quality Assurance Product Release Coordinator
Responsible for the release/rejecting of raw material, semi-finished, and finished product manufactured by affiliate/third party vendors. Prior to the release for use and sale, ensure that all pertinent manufacturing, packaging and testing documents are complete and are reflected accordingly and complies with all regulatory commitments.
Bench Chemist in QA Department
As a Bench Chemist your main objective is to support microbiologists in environmental testing while maintaining equipment in manufacturing and production
Quality Assurance Administrator
Your will prepare and revise analytical forms in a timely manner for laboratory analyses based on approved test methods and monographs.
Process Validation Coordinator
Responsible for preparation and coordination of process validation studies in accordance with FDA, HPFBI, EC, and ICH's guidelines and applicable the companies policies and processes.
Quality Assurance Associate
As a Quality Assurance associate you will assist in the strategic direction and development of Quality Systems, standard operating procedures and document control programs, ensuring alignment with the company’s policy, Health Canada and FDA regulations.
Quality Assurance/Control graduates are successful in:
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Quality Assurance Technician
In Process Line Inspector in QA Department
Quality Assurance Manager
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At TIPT, we take
pride in our high graduate employment rate
and our students' excellent record of paying
back OSAP loans. We have instituted a structure
that not only facilitates first class education,
but one that takes our students to the next
level after graduation.
TIPT Career
Services Advisor
The Career Services Advisor is a full-time TIPT staff member whose primary responsibility is to act as a liaison between the pharmaceutical industry and our graduates. Twice a year, the Career Services department organizes the TIPT Career Fair which brings together TIPT graduates with pharmaceutical industry representatives.
Throughout the year, Career Services actively contacts the industry to inform them of the wealth of candidates graduating from TIPT and how they can be valuable assets to their organizations.
Career Services also works with graduates to help them understand how to successfully apply for jobs in the pharmaceutical industry. This includes résumé writing tips, interview preparation, and industry insight.
Career Fair
The TIPT Career
Fair is held twice a year and is designed
to bring graduates face to face with pharmaceutical
industry representatives. It is a great opportunity
for TIPT graduates to network talk to the
actual people who hire for pharmaceutical
companies. Held at the Ontario Science Centre,
it has become one of the best places for the
industry to find valuable employees for their
organizations.
The Career Corner
Make sure to visit TIPT's new blog, The Career Corner for information about how to get the most out of your job search. It'll cover topics such as resume writing, interviewing, networking, and everything else in between - so go and have a look!
High Employment Graduate Rate
We take pride in our HIGH GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT RATE and our students' excellent record of paying back OSAP loans. We have instituted a structure that not only facilitates first class education, but one that takes our students to the next level after graduation.
A low OSAP Loan default rate is the best indication that graduates are getting the most value out of their education.
The 2008 OSAP Loan default rate for TIPT is only 1.1%, meaning 98.9% were able to make payments. OSAP stats show a much higher 2008 default rate of 18.0% for Private Career Colleges.
Testimonials
"TIPT Career Services greatly facilitated my job search after graduation from TIPT by providing me with many job opportunities that I normally would have missed. TIPT further assisted me in attaining the career I wanted by improving my resume and job interview skills. These improvements ensured that I was effectively showcasing what I learned at TIPT, which set me above fellow job applicants."
LISE GILLIEN, H.B.Sc., Post graduate Diploma in R & D 2009
R&D Formulator, Elizabeth Grant Cosmetics
“TIPT Career Services helped me attain my first job through
interview preparation sessions, résumé critiques, and finally established TIPT
contacts. Their efforts provided a competitive edge in finding my first job.”
THUSHI SARVANANDASIVAM, B.Sc., Post Graduate Diploma in
RA 2009, Quality Control, Body Plus Nutrional Products
"The Career Services Department supported me in opening up new horizons of opportunities in the work industry without which I would not be where I am right now.”
ANA IVIS HERNANDEZ, B.Sc., Post Graduate Diploma in QA/QC 2009
Quality Assurance Generalist, Thesis Chemistry
"My experience with TIPT Career Services was very positive. As I completed my Regulatory Affairs program, I signed up to various workshops which were offered including Resume Workshop and Interview Workshop. These workshops were very useful in helping me become more confident in my job search. Melissa was very helpful in helping me improve my resume and was available to answer all my questions and keeping me updated in any positions which were received by TIPT. She frequently called to ask me how my job search was going and offered any advice as best she could. In all, I am very pleased with the way TIPT Career Services assisted me in acquiring my current position as Clinical Quality Control Associate."
CATHY NGUYEN, B.Sc., Post-graduate Diploma in R A 2009,
Clinical Quality Control Associate, PharmaMedica
“After completing the Research and Development program at TIPT, I decided to pursue a career in Product Development within the Pharmaceutical industry. Career services helped me attain my goals by supporting me throughout the job hunting process and helping me to develop the skills I needed to stand out amongst numerous applicants. It was at the job fair organized by career services that I met my current employer. Career services helped me feel prepared and kept me motivated as a worked to achieve my goal.”
SONIA PLUSA, H. B. M. Sc, Post graduate Diploma R & D 2009
Product Development Chemist, Accucaps Industries Ltd
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