Vacancies
Technical Services Specialist
Job Introduction
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 almost 2,000 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
We’ll look to you to provide the technical support for executing new product commercialisation/scale‑up projects (primarily solid dose) from Dechra PD (Product Development) and drive optimisation projects for currently approved products from the site or from other internal sites or from CMOs (Contract Manufacturing Organisations) using a product‑lifecycle approach. You’ll also troubleshoot current commercialised products, new production equipment selection and significant process change.
Responsibilities
* Support the Technical Manager and represent the department on project team level.
* Execute product commercialisation projects for the site (NPI and post‑approval changes), requiring close collaboration with Product Development, Production and QA groups on NPIs, preparation and approval of GMP documentation, scheduling, raw‑material acquisition, supervision of engineering batch manufacture, etc.
* Identify potential process improvements for existing commercial products, including proposals for formulation‐/process optimisation, and support implementation of changes after management approval.
* Provide technical support to all departments to solve problems as they occur.
* Lead problem‑solving and resolution efforts in a timely, well‑documented manner.
* Assist in new equipment evaluation by interfacing with the Engineering group.
* Assist in activities for successful transfer of new equipment to production, including training of supervisors and operators.
* Assist in the evaluation and qualifying alternate sources of raw materials and commodities.
* Take project leadership for the technical activities involved in the commercialisation of internal products during Product Development, Registration, Optimisation, Validation/Launch of veterinary drug products as applicable.
* Assist in the technical assessment of products/projects (development and commercialised products for optimisation/site transfer).
* Assist in implementing the product‑life‑cycle programme for the site to ensure compliance with Dechra’s commercialisation standards and global regulatory expectations.
* Proactively identify and troubleshoot formulation and process type issues of products manufactured internally to improve product quality and minimise supply interruptions.
Qualifications
* Degree in life sciences, engineering, pharmaceutics, chemistry, or similar fields.
* Relevant work experience combined with technical knowledge, problem‑solving skills, sound understanding of process validation and verification, and ability to plan and coordinate multiple activities.
* Ability to make competent scientific recommendations.
* Minimum of 4 years of industrial experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience with knowledge of pertinent regulatory and industry guidance.
* Demonstrated ability to design, develop and implement effective technical transfer and product‑lifespan strategies for dosage forms manufactured by the site (solids, liquids, gels, terminal sterilisation) and firm working knowledge of manufacturing platforms and pharmaceutical facility infrastructure.
Desirable skills/experience
* Hands‑on knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, and ability to supervise batch manufacture and instruct production operators.
* Experience with manufacture of potent products and associated containment systems.
* Supervisory experience would be beneficial as would stepping in as a technical manager in absences.
* Understanding of dosage‑form development process, with knowledge of process development techniques, cGMP regulations, FDA and EMA regulations, and recent trends in product‑lifespan concepts.
* Experience with solid‑dose formulation/scale‑up.
Benefits
* Average 36‑hour working week (with a day off every other Friday).
* Plenty of training and development opportunities.
* 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.
Due to the nature of our business, all successful candidates will be required to complete a basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service check) before employment can commence, and at regular intervals during employment. This check will be paid for by Dechra.
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 that may be suitable and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. For any questions or queries, please contact us at recruituk@dechra.com.
#J-18808-Ljbffr