Quality Specialist - 18 months FTC

Job Introduction

Please note this role is a 18 month fixed term contract.

Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about Dechra!

Dechra is a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of over 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.

The Opportunity 

The primary purpose of the role is to assist in providing oversight and direction across Dechra supply chains to ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practices for finished drug products, care products & feed supplements. This is accomplished through the oversight of RPs across the Dechra network and collaborating with other logistic and GDP professionals both internal and external to Dechra.  The role also supports Dechra Veterinary Products EU by providing guidance related to distribution related activities and quality requirements in the individual markets and supporting Dechra Veterinary Products – International managing Quality Technical Agreements to ensure compliance and by providing guidance related to the export and quality requirements in these markets.

Work Assignments:

• Assist in providing oversight and direction to Responsible Persons (UK/EU) or equivalent that report through the DPM&S structure.  To ensure alignment in policies, procedures and practices across the Dechra network ensuring compliance with GDP.
• Support in the establishment of an appropriate global GDP Quality Management System and drive implementation across the network to ensure a consistent and sustainable approach is taken for the distribution of our products.
• Assist in developing and driving a system for inspection readiness for GDP compliance across the network, advise regarding remediation plans and monitor completion of remediation activities.
• Support health authority inspections providing advice during inspections as required. 

• Assist internal and external auditing of sites and suppliers related to GDP activities as required.
• Influence logistics partners, supply chain and other stakeholders to derive compliant and sustainable transportation solutions.
• Support Qualification and implementation of 3PL solutions
• Support in improvement projects and other initiatives related to GDP.
• Collaborate with the operational quality groups, regulatory affairs and DVP International to ensure appropriate quality systems related to distribution and sale of International products.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders regarding technology solutions to drive efficiency and GDP compliance.
• Assist in manage In licensed suppliers and distributers on behalf of Dechra Limited 
• Assist on supporting new market and entity implementation to ensure compliance with EU and National GDP regulations.
• Assist on the collaboration with Legal, Finance and sales to ensure compliance in intercompany distribution relationships.
  
  

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We’re particularly excited to hear from those who have/are:

•    Experience with GMP / GDP and quality assurance in a Pharmaceutical environment

•    Fluent English in writing and speech (essential)

•    Available with a short notice period.

About the Company 
 
If a career at Dechra has piqued your interest, find out more at Dechra Careers. 

Dechra is a growing, global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide. 
 
Please apply with an English language CV. All applications received are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team and we will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we're looking for. Should you not hear back from us within 28 days please don't be too disappointed - we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies which could be suitable, and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. We value diversity within our global workforce and encourage an inclusive culture. Any questions or queries, please contact us at recruituk@dechra.com