Carrie Kelly
About Carrie Kelly
Carrie Kelly serves as the Director of Quality Functions at Canopy Growth Corporation, where she provides technical and organizational leadership for quality systems. She has a background in quality assurance and compliance, with previous roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific and Abbott Point of Care Canada Limited.
Current Role at Canopy Growth
Carrie Kelly serves as the Director of Quality Functions at Canopy Growth Corporation, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she provides technical and organizational leadership to maintain a robust quality system. She acts as a Technical Authority for various quality system elements, including validation and Change Control. Additionally, she supports the international Quality Assurance function as required by the business.
Previous Experience in Quality Management
Before her current position, Carrie Kelly worked at Abbott Point of Care Canada Limited as a Quality Manager for 13 years, from 2005 to 2018. She also held the role of Senior Quality & Compliance Leader at Thermo Fisher Scientific for 11 months in 2018-2019. Her extensive background in quality management spans multiple industries, including pharmaceuticals and cannabis.
Educational Background
Carrie Kelly has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical and Biological Anthropology from Trent University, studying from 1993 to 1997. She then pursued a Diploma in Biotechnology at St. Lawrence College from 1997 to 2000. Later, she obtained a Master of Science in Quality Assurance from California State University-Dominguez Hills, completing her studies from 2008 to 2013.
Quality Policies Development
At Canopy Growth Corporation, Carrie Kelly developed and implemented a comprehensive suite of Quality Policies that address various sectors, including cannabis, pharmaceuticals, and animal health products. This initiative demonstrates her commitment to establishing effective quality management practices across diverse industries.
Organizational Structure Creation
Carrie Kelly has played a significant role in creating the organizational structure for several teams within the Quality Functions at Canopy Growth Corporation. Her efforts have contributed to enhancing the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the quality management system.