Job Introduction

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

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 

The purpose of this role is to be the Business Administrator for the new Dechra electronic quality management system (Veeva). The job holder will work with the Global Subsystem Owner Community within the manufacturing and supply network, 3^rd Party implementation partners, and with the IT System Administrator on providing system related advice and support for all aspects of the Veeva related business processes.

There may also be a requirement for wider system admin support to ensure the appropriate integration of the EQMS and other systems for compliance and unified practices.

This role can be done remotely but you will be required to travel to our global headquarters in Northwich when needed.

Role Responsibility

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

• You will be the key point of contact for all business process related aspects for the Veeva Vault Quality between the Dechra Business, the Dechra IT department and Veeva System Administrators
• Provide support to business end users and Vault Quality GSSO.
• Perform business administrative tasks in system to support the IT System Administrator
• Ensure the Veeva and other relevant systems are maintained to the necessary regulatory and Dechra governance requirements and adhere to GxP Quality processes
• Participation in any Change Advisory Board meeting or other stakeholder groups, as appropriate
• Supporting the following processes for the Veeva System and Vaults:
  • Change & Release Management
  • Periodic System and Vault Review
• To work with 3rd Party implementation partners and Dechra Business to devise and execute plans for the successful migration of all business-related documents and data into the Veeva system
• Coordinate deployment package for new sites deploying Veeva Vault Quality - including, but not limited to, preparation checklists, roles and responsibilities, estimated durations, equipment, Veeva Platform Support in Teams and TopDesk support.
• Create and maintain training materials with input from GSSO and support training and communication related activities

The Ideal Candidate

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 with GxP, GAMP and/or of working with Veeva Systems and Vaults
• A background within the pharmaceutical sector would be ideal but not essential
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Systems process design & analysis
• Up to date knowledge and experience of technology and IT tools and utilities
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams on new process projects and process improvements
• Experience with Process Improvement
• Strong stakeholder management
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
• ITIL certification would be beneficial but not required
• Veeva Vault Administrator Certificate would be ideal but not essential

About the Company

Dechra is a global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals and related products business. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

We are a global leader in veterinary endocrinology and topical dermatology, have a broad portfolio of analgesia, anaesthetics and products for the treatment of pain, and are also recognised as innovators in other specialisations such as the treatment of equine lameness, nutrition and differentiated generics. 

We deliver high quality products and services to veterinarians worldwide through our employees and a network of third parties to sustainably improve global animal health and welfare.

Everything we do is underpinned by our Culture and Values. They are important to us and have helped drive the Group’s success. 

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC