Site QC Manager

Dechra; Skipton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Every other Friday off

Additional holiday

Learning and development opportunities

Headspace membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Dechra is seeking a Site QC Manager to lead the Quality Control function at our Skipton manufacturing site. You will oversee a team of ~40, ensuring GMP-compliant testing, release activities and continuous improvement across QC operations.

Reporting to the Head of Quality, you’ll drive performance, support inspections, manage resources and budgets, and develop future QC leaders in a fast‑growing global organisation focused on animal health.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in GMP pharmaceutical QC laboratory.
• Strong knowledge of analytical testing techniques and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading large teams and driving QC performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing QC team.
• Manage QC operations, resources and budgets.
• Ensure timely release testing, stability studies and validations.
• Drive quality, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs and lab performance metrics.
• Support investigations, deviations, OOS and OOE.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet site objectives.
• Lead audit and inspection readiness for QC.
• Coach and develop future QC leaders.
• Drive continuous improvement within QC.

Skills

Leadership

GMP knowledge

QC laboratory management

Analytical testing

Communication

Education

BSc or equivalent in a scientific discipline

HNC/HND

Tools

Chromatography

Wet chemistry

Job description

At Dechra, we’re passionate about improving animal health worldwide. As a global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals, we develop, manufacture and supply high-quality products used by veterinarians across the globe. Our success is built on our values of Dedication, Enjoyment, Courage, Honesty, Relationships and Ambition, and we’re looking for a talented leader to help drive our next chapter.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced Site QC Manager to lead our QC function at our Skipton manufacturing site.

Reporting to the Head of Quality, you’ll lead a team of approximately 40 colleagues, ensuring Quality Control activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in full compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements. You’ll play a key role in driving performance, developing people, supporting inspections and audits, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and developing a high-performing Quality Control team
• Managing QC operations, resources and departmental budgets
• Ensuring timely delivery of release testing, stability studies and validation activities
• Driving quality, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitoring and reporting KPIs and laboratory performance metrics
• Supporting investigations, deviations, OOS and OOE activities
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support site objectives
• Leading audit and inspection readiness across the QC function
• Coaching and developing future QC leaders
• Continuous Improvement within the QC function

What We’re Looking For

• Significant leadership experience within a GMP pharmaceutical QC laboratory
• Strong knowledge of analytical testing techniques, including chromatography and wet chemistry
• Experience managing large teams and laboratory performance
• Strong understanding of GMP, GLP and Health & Safety requirements
• Excellent communication, influencing and problem-solving skills
• HNC/HND, BSc or equivalent qualification in a scientific discipline

Why Join Dechra?

• Every other Friday off
• Option to buy additional holiday
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Free Headspace membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking

If you’re a proven Quality Control leader looking to make an impact within a growing global organisation dedicated to improving animal health, we’d love to hear from you.