Job Introduction
Please note this role is an 18-month fixed term contract.
Dechra Veterinary Products A/S is a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Dechra Veterinary Products A/S's expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing, and sales of high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.
At Dechra Veterinary Products A/S, Dechra Veterinary Products A/S's values are embedded within Dechra Veterinary Products A/S's culture and thrive within Dechra Veterinary Products A/S's family of over 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 Dechra Veterinary Products A/S's everyday operations and the way Dechra Veterinary Products A/S conducts business.
The Opportunity
The primary purpose of the role is to assist in providing oversight and direction across Dechra Veterinary Products A/S's supply chains to ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practices for finished drug products, care products, and feed supplements.
This is accomplished through the oversight of RPs across the Dechra Veterinary Products A/S network and by collaborating with other logistics and GDP professionals, both internal and external to Dechra Veterinary Products A/S. The role also supports Dechra Veterinary Products EU by providing guidance related to distribution-related activities and quality requirements in the individual markets. Furthermore, it supports Dechra Veterinary Products - International by managing Quality Technical Agreements to ensure compliance and by providing guidance related to the export and quality requirements in these markets.
Work Assignments:
- Assist in providing oversight and direction to Responsible Persons (UK/EU) or equivalent who report through the DPM&S structure. The aim is to ensure alignment in policies, procedures, and practices across the Dechra Veterinary Products A/S network, thereby ensuring compliance with GDP.
- Support in the establishment of an appropriate global GDP Quality Management System and drive implementation across the network to ensure a consistent and sustainable approach is taken for the distribution of Dechra Veterinary Products A/S's products.
- Assist in developing and driving a system for inspection readiness for GDP compliance across the network, advise regarding remediation plans, and monitor completion of remediation activities.
- Support health authority inspections, providing advice during inspections as required.
- Assist internal and external auditing of sites and suppliers related to GDP activities as required.
- Influence logistics partners, supply chain, and other stakeholders to derive compliant and sustainable transportation solutions.
- Support the qualification and implementation of 3PL solutions.
- Support improvement projects and other initiatives related to GDP.
- Collaborate with the operational quality groups, regulatory affairs, and DVP International to ensure appropriate quality systems related to the distribution and sale of International products.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders regarding technology solutions to drive efficiency and GDP compliance.
- Assist in managing in-licensed suppliers and distributors on behalf of Dechra Limited.
- Assist in supporting new market and entity implementation to ensure compliance with EU and National GDP regulations.
- Assist in the collaboration with Legal, Finance, and Sales to ensure compliance in intercompany distribution relationships.
Dechra Veterinary Products A/S prides itself on being an inclusive employer and embraces candidates from all walks of life. Dechra Veterinary Products A/S is particularly excited to hear from those who have or are:
- Experience with GMP / GDP and quality assurance in a pharmaceutical environment.
- Fluent English in writing and speech (essential).
- Available with a short notice period.
