MS&T Product Lead in Skipton, Yorkshire

Thank you for checking out our vacancy, we are delighted you want to learn more about joining Dechra. A career at Dechra is different. Sure, we are a growing global company with a presence in 27 countries but our purpose is simple - to achieve the sustainable improvement of animal health and welfare globally. If you want to be part of a team that invests in your future and ensures you have the support to reach your full potential and thrive, please read on.

The Opportunity

• Provide single point technical ownership for a given product/molecule focused on either new product introduction or external commercial supply.
• Provide technical leadership to product and program development, defining the product technical strategy required and executing in partnership with R&D and External Manufacturing.
• This role is the knowledge holder for the identified product(s) and will be the go-to individual for the manufacturing organisation.
• Owner of the product lifecycle strategy - its creation and technical stewardship through execution including industrialization, product transfer, second sourcing and material/process changes.

Role Responsibility

• In collaboration with R&D/External Manufacturing, set the product strategy ensuring robust controls strategies are developed and in place. Execute improvement plans to drive increased process capability.
• For Co-Development Product Lead, this role will be the core manufacturing member in the CMC Co-Development team, responsible for ensuring through development that manufacturing needs are fully integrated to drive robust product and process.
• For External Manufacturing Product Lead, this role will be the core MS&T member of the External Manufacturing team, working in partnership with the Supply Relationship Manager.
• Provide leadership and drive to product technical transfers, whether industrialization or commercial product transfers.
• Provide expert knowledge and guidance to teams to quickly resolve manufacturing issues and develop required improvement plans to enhance overall capability.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to site-based MS&T teams/External Manufacturing groups based on the needs of the product for any trial, registration or validation manufacture.
• Take ownership and lead any continuous improvement initiatives or troubleshooting improvements that enhance overall robustness.
• Work with Process & Analytical Science team and R&D to utilize small scale equipment across the network.
• Ownership and management of the product Lifecycle Management, defining in the first instance where required then managing the execution and evolution of changes identified.
• Provide input and technical support to wider programs and initiatives across MS&T as required.

The Candidate

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer. We know that individuals' unique background and experience can bring a wealth of variety and expertise to our global workforce. For this role, we are particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

• The ideal candidate will have a B.A., B.Sc, MSc or PhD in life sciences, engineering, pharmaceutics, chemistry, or similar fields.
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of industrial/MS&T experience in the pharmaceutical, bio-pharmaceutical or related industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Practical knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, either small or large molecule preferably with experience in the development and scale-up of products.
• Practical knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, with hands-on experience in the troubleshooting and improvement of a product.
• Proven experience in technical transfer, whether industrialization of new products from R&D into Manufacturing or transfer of commercial product.
• Proven learning agility, able to pick up new areas and concepts rapidly shown through a broad range of experience.
• Ability to design, develop and implement effective product control strategies for pharmaceutical products that deliver a robust product designed for commercial manufacture, demonstrating a strong working knowledge of manufacturing platforms and pharmaceutical facility infrastructure.
• The position requires an understanding of the dosage form development process, along with an in-depth knowledge of process development techniques, cGMP regulations, FDA and EMA regulations and recent trends in validation concepts.
• The individual should have a sound working knowledge of statistical techniques that support product development/continuous improvement - with the ability to influence others.

Additional Information: Occasional global travel may be required with this role. This role is based in the UK/remote.

What we can offer you:

• 33 days annual (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Assurance
• 8% Employer Pension Contribution
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Discounted Pet Food

About the Company

If a career at Dechra has piqued your interest, find out more at Dechra careers. Dechra is a growing, global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide. 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 are 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 could be suitable, and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. We value diversity within our global workforce and encourage an inclusive culture. Any questions or queries, please contact us.