Teressa Saunderson
About Teressa Saunderson
Teressa Saunderson is the Manager of Regulatory Affairs for Canada at Canopy Growth Corporation, where she has played a significant role in navigating the regulatory landscape for cannabis products since 2020. With a background in quality management and compliance, she has contributed to the development of internal regulatory policies to enhance product safety.
Work at Canopy Growth
Teressa Saunderson has worked at Canopy Growth Corporation since 2020, currently holding the position of Manager, Regulatory Affairs - Canada. In this role, she has been instrumental in navigating the regulatory landscape for cannabis products in Canada. She has contributed to the development of internal regulatory policies aimed at enhancing product safety and compliance. Prior to her current role, she served as Senior Regulatory Affairs Lead at Canopy Growth for seven years, starting in 2017.
Education and Expertise
Teressa Saunderson has a solid educational background in the sciences. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Carleton University, completing her studies from 2007 to 2010. Prior to that, she obtained an Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology from Saint Lawrence College, studying from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, she has an Electrical Engineering Technologist qualification from Algonquin College, achieved in 2001. This diverse educational foundation supports her expertise in regulatory affairs and compliance within the cannabis industry.
Background
Before joining Canopy Growth Corporation, Teressa Saunderson held various positions in the field of quality assurance and compliance. She worked as a Quality Management Specialist at Steritech from 2014 to 2017 and as a Compliance Officer at Tweed Inc. for a brief period in 2017. Her earlier experience includes roles as a Microbiologist and QA Technician at Burnbrae Farms from 2009 to 2011 and as a QC Microbiologist at Trillium Health Centre from 2011 to 2014. She also served as an Instructor at the University of Guelph for four months in 2010.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Teressa Saunderson has played a key role in ensuring compliance with Health Canada regulations for cannabis products. Her work at Canopy Growth Corporation has involved significant contributions to the development of internal regulatory policies, which are crucial for maintaining product safety and compliance in the rapidly evolving cannabis sector. Her extensive experience in quality assurance and regulatory affairs positions her as a knowledgeable leader in the industry.