Disha Sitapara
About Disha Sitapara
Disha Sitapara is a Quality Assurance Specialist at TerrAscend in Mississauga, Ontario, with expertise in document auditing and report writing. She has a background in pharmaceutical sciences and has held various quality assurance roles in the industry since 2017.
Work at TerrAscend
Disha Sitapara has been employed at TerrAscend as a Quality Assurance Specialist since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for performing comprehensive quality assurance checks to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP) standards. Her work involves document auditing, report writing, and participating in quality investigations. Disha's expertise contributes to maintaining high standards of quality in the pharmaceutical industry.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before joining TerrAscend, Disha Sitapara worked at DECIEM | THE ABNORMAL BEAUTY COMPANY as a Production Quality Assurance Lead from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, she served as Team Leader in Blister Packaging Operations at Apotex Inc. from 2017 to 2019. In these roles, she gained experience in quality assurance processes, including testing drug samples, handling deviations, and preparing Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), and Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) reports.
Education and Expertise
Disha Sitapara holds a Postgraduate Degree in Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance, and Regulatory Affairs from the Academy of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences, which she completed from 2020 to 2021. She also earned a Diploma in Chemical Laboratory Technician from Seneca College in 2016. Disha obtained her Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy from Gujarat Technological University in 2014. Her educational background equips her with knowledge of regulations and standards in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Skills and Proficiencies
Disha Sitapara is skilled in document auditing, report writing, and creating presentations. She is proficient in using software such as MS Office, SAP, Trackwise, and ChemStation. Disha has expertise in performing quality assurance checks, managing CAPA, and ensuring the accuracy of results and data entry. Her knowledge encompasses various regulatory standards, including GMP, GLP, HACCP, and WHMIS, which are critical in the pharmaceutical and food industries.
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Disha Sitapara demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and professional development in her field. She actively engages in multitasking while maintaining attention to detail in her quality assurance responsibilities. Her dedication to understanding and adhering to industry standards reflects her accountability for the accuracy of results and data entry within her role.