Annie Runes
About Annie Runes
Annie Runes is a Lead Quality Engineer at Canopy Growth Corporation, where she manages validation projects for GMP and GPP facilities. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Saint Louis and an MBA from the University of Baguio, along with various technical certifications.
Current Role at Canopy Growth
Annie Runes serves as the Lead Quality Engineer at Canopy Growth Corporation, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she manages validation projects for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Production Practices (GPP) facilities, utilities, equipment, and processes. She oversees the validation of new and developed software and systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Runes collaborates closely with engineering, IT, and operations teams to enhance quality assurance processes within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Annie Runes has a diverse educational background in engineering and business. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Saint Louis, where she studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 1985 to 1990. She also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Baguio, completed between 1998 and 2000. Additionally, she studied at Algonquin College, achieving a Microelectronics Apprenticeship Certificate and an Instrumentation Control and Technology (ICT Red Seal) certification. Her expertise includes quality systems, validation processes, and project management.
Professional Background
Before joining Canopy Growth, Annie Runes held several key positions in quality assurance and engineering. She worked at Abbott as a Quality Assurance Engineer from 2006 to 2018, where she focused on quality systems and compliance. Prior to that, she was a Senior Research and Development Engineer at Alexan International Inc. from 1990 to 1993. Runes also gained experience as a Senior Quality Assurance Test Engineer at Texas Instruments from 1994 to 2001, contributing to her extensive knowledge in quality assurance and validation.
Validation Projects Management
In her current role at Canopy Growth, Annie Runes manages various validation projects that are critical to maintaining compliance with GMP and GPP standards. Her responsibilities include overseeing the validation of utilities, equipment, and processes, as well as new software and systems. Runes utilizes her expertise in validation and verification processes to ensure that all projects meet regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Quality Systems Expertise
Annie Runes possesses extensive expertise in a variety of quality systems. Her knowledge encompasses quality system management (QSM), validation and verification processes, and non-conformance/corrective and preventive action (NC/CAPA) processes. She is skilled in conducting investigations, managing design changes, and performing failure analysis and root cause analysis. Runes also has experience in change and project management, which supports her role in maintaining high-quality standards in her work.