Quality Specialist (Pharma) - External Network (CMOs)

18 months fixed term salaried contract - Starting January 2027. Remote UK based.

Help Shape Quality Across a Global Manufacturing Network.

At Dechra, we're passionate about improving animal health worldwide. As a leading global veterinary pharmaceuticals company, we develop, manufacture and supply high-quality products that make a real difference to veterinarians, pets and livestock around the world.

We're looking for a Quality Specialist - External Network to join our growing External Network Quality team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across an international network of contract manufacturing partners, ensuring products are delivered to the highest quality standards while supporting strategic business growth.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Quality Manager - External Network, you'll play a pivotal role in providing quality oversight across Dechra's Contract Manufacturing Organisation (CMO) network throughout the UK and Europe.

This is a highly collaborative role where you'll work closely with Quality, Supply Chain, Technical Services and Manufacturing teams, helping to strengthen quality systems, drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance across the product lifecycle.

What You'll Be Doing

Providing quality oversight of Dechra's external manufacturing network

Supporting Product Quality Reviews (PQRs) and Quality Technical Agreements (QTAs)

Managing quality activities including deviations, complaints, change controls and investigations

Supporting supplier, customer and regulatory audits

Contributing to new product introductions, technical transfers and validation activities

Driving quality risk management and performance improvements across CMOs

Supporting batch disposition activities where required

Ensuring GMP and GDP compliance throughout the supply chain

Building strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external manufacturing partners.

What We're Looking For

Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related scientific discipline (or equivalent experience)

Proven pharmaceutical Quality Assurance / Quality Specialist experience

Strong knowledge of GMP, GDP and pharmaceutical quality systems eg. Veeva

Experience with audits, investigations, change control and complaint management

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work effectively across international and cross-functional teams

A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail.

Why Join Dechra?

Work with a global network of manufacturing partners

Exposure to a broad range of products, technologies and quality systems

Opportunity to influence quality strategy across Europe

Career development within a growing international business

Collaborative culture built around our values of Dedication, Enjoyment, Courage, Honesty, Relationships and Ambition

Occasional international travel opportunities.

If you're a quality professional looking to broaden your experience beyond a single manufacturing site and make an impact across a global supply network, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us deliver quality products that improve animal health worldwide.