Quality Assurance Operations Specialist

4 weeks ago

Skipton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Dechra Full time

Job Overview

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC. We are a dynamic and expanding global leader in veterinary pharmaceuticals, dedicated to the development, production, marketing, and distribution of high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians around the world.

At Dechra, our core values are deeply ingrained in our culture and resonate throughout our team of nearly 2000 colleagues globally. Our principles of ( D )edication, ( E )njoyment, ( C )ourage, ( H )onesty, ( R )elationships, and ( A )mbition guide our daily operations and business practices.

Position Summary

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

Key Responsibilities

In this multifaceted role, the successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

  • Conducting in-process checks to verify 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 internal and external quality and technical audits.
  • Training new team members and providing technical instruction on current and emerging regulatory standards.
  • 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 by challenging existing practices to enhance efficiency and quality standards.
  • Prioritizing tasks to ensure that critical quality issues and business priorities are addressed and resolved promptly.
  • Assisting in quality investigations and participating in incident review meetings.
  • Verifying cGMP data entries in site computer systems.
  • Representing Quality in necessary site meetings as required.
  • Applying 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 are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. We are particularly interested in individuals who possess:

  • Previous experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.
  • The ability to drive issues to a satisfactory resolution.
  • Experience in a quality-focused environment, 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, with the cost covered by Dechra.

Benefits Overview

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

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