Operations Project Manager Co-Op role in a clinical stage cell therapy company. Supporting quality management systems and project coordination for innovative cell therapies.
Responsibilities
Support the Ops QMS Lead in coordinating the resolution of manufacturing quality events, ensuring visibility, documentation, and timely follow‑up.
Assist with creation and maintaining compliance‑focused tracking tools aligned with internal quality systems and operational priorities.
Support the development and maintenance of integrated tools to plan, track, and report Quality Events (QEs) across multiple cell therapy programs.
Assist with basic project management activities, including tracking actions, milestones, and dependencies.
Prepare status updates and summary materials.
Monitor timelines and flag risks or delays.
Prepare concise dashboards, summaries, and presentations for QMS and operational forums.
Present updates in QMS meetings under guidance, developing confidence in professional communication and stakeholder engagement.
Communication with record owners and escalation of potential overdue actions.
Work closely with partners across Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Facilities, and Supply Chain teams.
Support operational excellence practices such as Lean concepts (e.g., 5S, Tier 1 / Tier 2 operational meeting structures) to improve communication, visibility, and issue resolution across teams.
Support ad‑hoc operational and analytical tasks based on program needs.
Requirements
Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an accredited university program in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Operations Management, Business (with an Operations, Supply Chain, or Analytics focus), Life Sciences, or a related field.
Available for a 6‑month full‑time co‑op assignment.
Must be 18 years of age or older at the start of the role.
Able to commute reliably to the Toronto site (on‑site presence required).
Interest in operations, quality systems, or project management within a regulated or technical environment.
Demonstrated ability to organize tasks, manage priorities, and work on multiple activities concurrently (academic projects, internships, or co‑op experience acceptable).
Exposure to project management concepts or tools is preferred; prior use of platforms such as Smartsheet is an asset but not required.
Experience creating dashboards, summaries, or presentations to communicate status or insights is an asset.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable asking questions, challenging assumptions respectfully, and escalating issues when appropriate.
Demonstrates professional judgment, accountability, and a solutions‑oriented mindset.
Ability to collaborate across functions and influence through data, preparation, and communication rather than authority.
Exposure to GMP manufacturing, quality systems, or cell therapy operations.
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