Jenn Poelstra
About Jenn Poelstra
Jenn Poelstra is a QA Supervisor in Post Market Surveillance at Canopy Growth Corporation, specializing in pharmacovigilance to ensure the safety and efficacy of pharmaceuticals. She has extensive educational background in biotechnology and leadership, along with significant experience in quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
Work at Canopy Growth
Jenn Poelstra serves as the QA Supervisor for Post Market Surveillance at Canopy Growth Corporation, a role she has held since 2017. Based in Smiths Falls, Ontario, she manages a team that evaluates the quality and safety of pharmaceuticals. Her responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and overseeing the post-market surveillance processes. Jenn's work is crucial in maintaining the integrity of the products offered by Canopy Growth.
Education and Expertise
Jenn Poelstra has a diverse educational background. She studied at Thousand Islands Secondary School from 1991 to 1997. She later attended St. Lawrence College, where she earned an Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology Technologist from 1999 to 2010. Additionally, she completed a Leadership for Managers program at St. Lawrence College from 2015 to 2016. Jenn also studied Microbiology II - Sanitation at the University of Guelph in 2013. Her expertise lies in pharmacovigilance, focusing on the safety and efficacy of pharmaceuticals after they enter the market.
Background
Before joining Canopy Growth, Jenn Poelstra worked at Burnbrae Farms as a QA & Microbiology Lab Technician from 2010 to 2017. She also held a position as a Regenerative Studies Technologist at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute for five months in 2010. Her extensive experience in quality assurance and microbiology has equipped her with the skills necessary to excel in her current role.
Achievements
In her role as QA Supervisor, Jenn Poelstra utilizes Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements in quality assurance and control. She is experienced in implementing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Pharmacy Practices (GPP), and Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) standards within the pharmaceuticals industry. Her proficiency in Microsoft and Google applications further enhances her ability to manage quality systems effectively.