Poonam Thakur
About Poonam Thakur
Poonam Thakur is a Quality Assurance Specialist at TerrAscend in Mississauga, Ontario, with over three years of experience in quality assurance and production roles within the company. She holds a Master's degree in Pharmaceutics and has expertise in formulation development, regulatory compliance, and quality management processes.
Current Role as Quality Assurance Specialist
Poonam Thakur currently serves as a Quality Assurance Specialist at TerrAscend in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in its operations. Her role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and implementing quality assurance processes to enhance product integrity.
Previous Experience at TerrAscend
Prior to her current role, Poonam Thakur worked at TerrAscend in various capacities. She was an In-Process Quality Associate for five months in 2021 and served as a Production Technician Level II for three months in 2020. Additionally, she held the position of Production Technician from 2019 to 2020 for one year. Her diverse experience within the company has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of quality assurance and production processes.
Educational Background in Pharmacy
Poonam Thakur holds a Master's degree in Pharmaceutics from the Parul Institute of Pharmacy, where she studied from 2014 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from Laxminarayn Dev College of Pharmacy, achieving a CGPA of 7.5 from 2010 to 2014. Her academic background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in pharmaceutical quality assurance.
Certification in Cannabis Regulations and Quality Assurance
Poonam Thakur is currently studying at the University of Guelph, focusing on Cannabis Regulations and Quality Assurance. She has completed a certification in this field since 2020, which complements her extensive knowledge and experience in quality assurance and regulatory compliance within the pharmaceutical industry.
Skills and Expertise in Quality Assurance
Poonam Thakur possesses a range of skills relevant to quality assurance in the pharmaceutical sector. She is skilled in conducting root cause investigations, managing deviations, and implementing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA). Her expertise extends to writing protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs), as well as knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).