Cynthia Turcotte
About Cynthia Turcotte
Cynthia Turcotte is the Director of the CMC Program at Canopy Growth Corporation, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in biochemistry and extensive experience in regulatory affairs, having previously held managerial positions at Pharmascience and Canopy Health Innovations.
Work at Canopy Growth
Cynthia Turcotte currently serves as the Director of the CMC Program at Canopy Growth Corporation, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for establishing strategies for product registration and managing lifecycle changes. Turcotte oversees a diverse portfolio of 400 product families, which includes prescription drugs, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, and natural health products. She leads a team of regulatory professionals, ranging from 3 to 8 members, ensuring compliance and effective management of product development processes.
Education and Expertise
Cynthia Turcotte has a strong educational background in biochemistry. She earned her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from Université de Montréal, completing her studies from 2000 to 2003. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biochemistry from the same institution, where she studied from 2003 to 2006. This academic foundation supports her expertise in regulatory affairs and product management within the pharmaceutical and health product sectors.
Background
Before joining Canopy Growth Corporation, Cynthia Turcotte worked at Pharmascience as the Manager of Labelling and Compliance in Regulatory Affairs from 2007 to 2018. During her 11 years at Pharmascience, she gained extensive experience in regulatory compliance and product labelling. Following her tenure there, she worked briefly at Canopy Health Innovations as Manager CMC for 11 months in 2018, where she further developed her skills in product lifecycle management before returning to Canopy Growth Corporation.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Cynthia Turcotte has played a significant role in managing regulatory processes and compliance for a wide range of products. At Canopy Growth Corporation, she has successfully established strategies for product registration and lifecycle changes, demonstrating her capability in overseeing a large portfolio of product families. Her leadership of regulatory professionals has contributed to the effective management of compliance within the organization.