Quality Assurance Operations Specialist

4 weeks ago

Skipton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Dechra Full time

Position Overview

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity with Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC. We are a leading global provider in the veterinary pharmaceutical sector, dedicated to the development, production, marketing, and distribution of premium products tailored for veterinarians around the globe.

At Dechra, our core values are integral to our culture and resonate throughout our diverse team of nearly 2000 professionals worldwide. Our guiding principles—( D edication, E njoyment, C ourage, H onesty, R elationships, and A mbition)—shape our daily operations and business practices.

Role Summary

The Quality Operations Associate collaborates closely with various operational teams, quality control personnel, engineering staff, and additional support functions to ensure adherence to applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards, while also achieving site quality objectives.

Key Responsibilities

In this multifaceted role, the successful candidate will be tasked with:

  • Conducting in-process inspections to confirm compliance with quality systems and procedures within operational functions, making informed decisions and recommendations to address technical and GMP compliance challenges.
  • Offering guidance on operational modifications and enhancements.
  • Assisting with both internal and external quality and technical audits.
  • Training new team members and providing technical instruction on current and upcoming regulatory requirements.
  • Actively contributing to the achievement of Quality Assurance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Ensuring that GMP, quality, batch-specific, and client requirements are consistently met within the operations area.
  • Engaging in Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing efficiency and quality standards.
  • Prioritizing tasks to ensure that critical quality issues and business priorities are effectively addressed and resolved promptly.
  • Supporting quality investigations and participating in incident review meetings.
  • Verifying cGMP data entries into site computer systems.
  • Representing the Quality department in necessary site meetings.
  • Utilizing problem-solving skills to identify root causes of issues and develop effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to enhance first-time quality and reduce operational costs.
  • Reviewing batch documentation for compliance with cGMP standards.

Ideal Candidate Profile

At Dechra, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals with the following qualifications:

  • Prior experience in a GMP manufacturing environment is essential.
  • Proven ability to drive issues to satisfactory resolutions.
  • Experience in a quality-focused role, with knowledge of document systems and indexing being advantageous.

Due to the nature of our operations, all successful candidates will be required to undergo a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to employment and at regular intervals thereafter. Dechra will cover the costs associated with this check.

Benefits Overview

  • Average working week of 36 hours, with a day off every other Friday.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Extensive training and development opportunities.
  • 22.5 days of annual leave plus public holidays.
  • Option to purchase an additional week of holiday each year.
  • 8% employer pension contribution.
  • Complimentary access to the Headspace App.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Discounted gym memberships.
  • Free on-site parking and electric vehicle charging.

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