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 

**Initially available on a 2 year fixed term contract**

Flexible Location - Available on a hybrid basis from either our Northwich or Shrewsbury offices

Dechra is embarking on a major global infrastructure programme to transform our document and quality management processes and systems. The outcome will be to increase harmonisation of our practices across our manufacturing sites, quality and regulatory functions. This will in turn create increased efficiency, compliance and productivity.

We are seeking a Training Specialist to lead the design, delivery, rollout and maintenance of training of all  systems and associated business processes to the global teams, working closely with the system vendors, as well as with internal SMEs and superuser network.

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:

• Conducting needs analysis to understand number of systems and business processes that will need to be trained throughout the programme.
• Leading the scoping and design of the training programme including developing and maintaining the global Training Management Plan for relevant systems.
• Leading the successful delivery of the training programme, including
  • creating a harmonised process for training both for system roll-out and maintenance
  • building up training capabilities amongst internal trainers
  • planning and managing the preparation of the training materials
  • supporting the trainers to use appropriate methods to ensure effective training delivery
  • co-ordinating the nominated superusers, liaising with the Programme and line manager teams.
• Liaising with the system vendor training leads to help ensure successful planning and delivery of train-the-trainer courses
• Develop a Training Project Plan, with agreed milestones, measures and updates with key stakeholders
• Work with all key stakeholders, HR, digital learning and functional leads to ensure an aligned delivery programme
• Analysing end-user feedback and promoting continuous improvement as the training programme is rolled-out
• Support translation timelines and windows to ensure effective global rollout of programmes

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:

• Experience of co-ordinating systems or other technical training to a wider workforce
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products
• Experience creating and delivering training Training needs analysis (TNA)  
• Experience in project management
• Familiar with Pharmaceutical industry language is desirable
• Experience working in a regulated environment is desirable ​

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