Quality Operations Associate (earlies)

Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we're delighted you want to learn more about Dechra. Dechra are 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 almost 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 Quality Operations Associate works closely with operational teams, quality control team, engineering team and other support function to ensure compliance to relevant SOPs and GMP standards and delivery of site quality metrics.

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

• Perform in process-checks to ensure Quality based systems and procedures are followed within the operations functions. Makes decisions and recommendations on actions needed to resolve technical and GMP compliance issues
• Provide guidance on operational changes and improvements
• Support internal and external quality/technical audits
• Training of new team members. Provide technical training on current and emerging regulatory requirements
• Actively aid in the delivery of the QA KPI's
• To be located in operations and ensure that GMP, Quality, batch specific and (where applicable) client requirements are being adhered to at all times within the Operations area
• Participate in CI activities and projects through challenging current working practices with a view of improving efficiencies and Quality standards
• Prioritise workload and ensure key quality issues and business priorities are addressed and escalated appropriately and resolved in a timely manner
• Assist in quality investigations and participate in incident meetings
• Verify cGMP data entries into site computer systems
• Participate in required site meetings as representatives of Quality when required
• Apply problem solving capabilities to determine root causes of issues and identify effective CAPA to increase right first time and improve efficiencies and reduce operating costs
• Review batch documentation for adherence to cGMP compliance.

So, what do you need to bring to the table?
Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We're particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

• Must have previous experience of working in a GMP manufacturing environment
• Experience and ability to drive issues through to satisfactory conclusion
• Previous experience of working in a Quality environment and knowledge of document systems and indexing are desirable

Due to the nature of our business, all successful candidates must complete a basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service check) before employment can commence, and at regular intervals during employment. Dechra will pay for this check.'

Reasons to join

• Average 36-hour working week (with a day off every other Friday!!)
• Plenty of training and development opportunities
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• 22.5 days annual leave + Bank holidays
• Option to buy a week's holiday each year
• 8% Employer Pension Contribution
• Free access to the Headspace App
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking/charging

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 may be suitable and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. For any questions or queries, please contact us at

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

We are a global leader in veterinary endocrinology and topical dermatology, have a broad portfolio of analgesia, anaesthetics and products for the treatment of pain, and are also recognised as innovators in other specialisations such as the treatment of equine lameness, nutrition and differentiated generics.

We deliver high quality products and services to veterinarians worldwide through our employees and a network of third parties to sustainably improve global animal health and welfare.

Everything we do is underpinned by our Culture and Values. They are important to us and have helped drive the Group's success.