Quality Specialist - 18 months FTC

Quality Specialist - 18 months FTC

Please note this role is a 18 month fixed term salaried contract. We are a growing, global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals, developing, manufacturing, marketing and selling high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

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 collaboration 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 activities and quality requirements in individual markets and supporting Dechra Veterinary Products - International by managing Quality Technical Agreements to ensure compliance and by providing guidance on 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 the establishment of an appropriate global GDP Quality Management System and drive implementation across the network to ensure a consistent and sustainable approach for the distribution of products.
• Assist in developing and driving a system for inspection readiness for GDP compliance, advise regarding remediation plans and monitor completion of remediation activities.
• Support health authority inspections by providing advice during inspections as required.
• Assist in 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 improvement projects and other initiatives related to GDP.
• Collaborate with 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 managing licensed suppliers and distributors on behalf of Dechra Limited.
• Assist with new market and entity implementation to ensure compliance with EU and National GDP regulations.
• Assist in collaborating with Legal, Finance and Sales to ensure compliance in inter company 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 speaking (essential).
• Available with a short notice period.