Job Introduction

Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC.

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 

• Accountable for cross-functional vaccines product development team as a Project leader from idea and discovery phase till product launch on EU, UK, North America and International markets.

• Responsible for preparation, design and implementation of project plans (tasks, timings and costs for laboratory development, PoC efficacy and safety studies, laboratory and field studies including both safety and efficacy and preparation for regulatory submission)

• Responsible for vaccines development in accordance with relevant guidelines (GMP, GLP, GCP, VICH, USDA regulations and guidance) acceptable in EU, UK, North America and International markets.

• Collaborate with key opinion leaders, experts and contract research organization needed for vaccines development and agreement-related activities.

Role Responsibility

The Challenge

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

• Ensuring the team executes the plan in line with agreed target results, timeline and budgets.
• Planning and controlling project costs.
• Planning, designing, organizing and performing PoC safety and efficacy trials, interpretation of results.
• Planning, designing, organizing and performing laboratory trials (safety and efficacy), interpretation of results.
• Planning, designing, organizing and performing field trials (safety and efficacy), interpretation of results.
• Author of Product development reports.
• Providing technical expertise to project team members and other stakeholders.
• Author of scientific papers and presenter on congresses and symposium.
• Review of Critical Expert Reports and regulatory documentations /dossiers.
• Communication with external partners (CROs, consultants, KOL)
• Collaboration with CROs and other partners in development of new technologies and their implementation in Dechra Vaccines development.
• Participating in meeting with regulatory authorities to provide technical expertise 
• Support to regulatory submissions and registration activities.

The Ideal Candidate

About You

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:

• Education: DVM, Biomedical, Biotechnical or Science degree
• Experience: 5+ years in pharmaceutical industry

About the Company

About Your Application

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 recruituk@dechra.com

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC