CanProbe is a joint venture between the University Health Network (UHN) and the Centre for Probe Development and Commercialization (CPDC) to create a Canadian Centre of Excellence for the development, translation, utilization and commercialization of radiopharmaceuticals. CanProbe leverages the strengths of its partners and their affiliates.
About
CanProbe provides access to specialized expertise that supports the development of new radiopharmaceuticals, with proven experience translating products to the clinical setting, and world-class, GMP, manufacturing capabilities that operate in accordance with FDA, Health Canada and European regulations.
These radiopharmaceuticals are part of an advanced imaging technology that uses medical isotopes to assess and treat patients at a cellular level. Using imaging radiopharmaceuticals, physicians can detect diseases earlier and more accurately monitor the effectiveness of treatments. Targeted therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals can be used to provide personalized treatment of cancers.
Product Pipeline
The safety and efficacy of these investigational products have not been fully established and they have not been approved by Health Canada as commercial products for medicinal use. These products can only be used under an approved clinical trial application (CTA).
Investigational Products
- [F-18]-DCFPyL
- [F-18]-FAZA
- [F-18]-FLT
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Services
Translational & Clinical Research
Development and commercialization of radiopharmaceuticals in support of clinical and research programs.
Process support and analytical chemistry development for preclinical studies or clinical trials.
Regulatory and clinical research support, including for local researchers using our tracers.
Development and validation of process and methods and GMP manufacturing for clinical trial supply.
Technical transfer of existing methods to enable the manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals for clinical trials.
Access to radioisotopes under the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) licence such as F-18, Ga-68 or Lu-177. Contact us for the complete list.
Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing
Production of CanProbe products and contract manufacturing on behalf of industry partners.
Distribution of radiopharmaceutical products both locally and abroad.
CanProbe has supported over 40 clinical trials with various investigational products
CanProbe has manufactured over 16,000+ patient doses since 2016
CanProbe has relationships with several pharmaceutical clients to manufacture a variety of radiopharmaceuticals
Team
CanProbe is governed by a Board of Directors with members drawn from the University Health Network UHN) and the Centre for Probe Development and Commercialization (CPDC). Board members oversee the joint venture and ensure the successful operation of CanProbe.
CanProbe Board of Directors:
Bruno Paquin
President, CanProbe
Business Development, Senior Director, CPDC
LUKE BRZOZOWSKI
Executive Director, Translational Research and Core Facilities, UHN
Angela Lauretani
Director, CanProbe
Senior Director, Finance & Administration, CPDC
Julia Publicover
Director, CanProbe
Program Manager, Techna Institute, UHN
Ur Metser
Director, CanProbe
Division Head of Molecular Imaging, UHN
John Thornback
Chair of the Board of CPDC
CanProbe Leadership
David Green
Site Lead, Techna Institute, UHN
Constantinos Economou
Director, Manufacturing Operations CPDC
Careers
Join Our Team
Quality Control Team Lead (Chemistry QC and Analytical Development)
Full Time
Toronto, Ontario
The Centre for Probe Development and Commercialization (CPDC) is a leading provider, on a global basis, of next-generation radiopharmaceuticals that are used daily for the detection and treatment of human diseases such as cancer. The Centre is seeking applicants for the position of Team Lead, Quality Control Operations position. CPDC offers career growth and development in a highly entrepreneurial environment. CPDC offers medical and dental benefits, sick days and more.
Radiopharmaceuticals are perishable products that require just-in-time manufacturing on a daily or weekly basis to ensure supply demands are met without interruption. CPDC’s success in the radiopharmaceutical industry results from the ability of our talented and committed staff to develop reproducible processes that yield high quality products while adhering to international regulations governing nuclear safety, transportation of dangerous goods and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
This position will be based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Reporting to the Quality Control Manager / Supervisor
The Team Lead of Quality Control Operations utilizes the chemistry or biochemistry skills and supervisory expertise to work hands-on with their team, and to lead a QC team in planning work schedules and assignments to ensure the successful completion of tasks in a timely fashion while ensuring consistent high quality in a constant effort to provide best support to the organization with professionalism and integrity.
If you require accommodation for your application or interview, please contact Human Resources directly at 905.525.9140 ext. 21112 or by email at careers@imagingprobes.ca
We thank all those who apply but only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
contact
CanProbe is located in Toronto’s Discovery District with facilities in the University Health Network’s Toronto General Hospital.
If you are interested in working with CanProbe to take your radiopharmaceutical study to the next level, contact us at info@canprobe.ca
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