Remote Associate Director, External Manufacturing

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday (incl bank holidays)

Holiday purchase scheme

Healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Life Assurance

8% Pension contribution

Enhanced Family Leave

Car/Car Allowance (discretionary)

Discretionary Bonus

Pet product discount

Job summary

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC is seeking an Associate Director of External Manufacturing to lead operational oversight across a network of CMOs. The role coordinates Quality, Technology Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement to ensure compliant, reliable supply and strong partner relationships.

The candidate will manage budget planning, participate in capex and make-vs-buy decisions, and drive continuous improvement with Lean Six Sigma principles.

Qualifications

• Fluent English and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or Business.
• Extensive experience in commercial, manufacturing, technology, supply chain and procurement within Pharmaceuticals.
• Strong budget planning and cross-functional influence to drive value.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational activities for assigned CMOs through cross-functional site teams.
• Ensure compliant supply via Quality Risk Management, audits, investigations and change control.
• Oversee forecasting, demand management and PO management to optimize supply.

Skills

Fluent English

Budget mgmt

Cross-functional leadership

GMP knowledge

Relationship mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/Business

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC is seeking an Associate Director of External Manufacturing to lead operational oversight across a network of CMOs. The role coordinates Quality, Technology Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement to ensure compliant, reliable supply and strong partner relationships.

The candidate will manage budget planning, participate in capex and make-vs-buy decisions, and drive continuous improvement with Lean Six Sigma principles.