Technical Project Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Skipton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent veterinary pharmaceuticals company in Skipton is seeking a Technical Project Specialist to lead technical activities for new products. The role requires strong GMP knowledge and at least 4 years in the industry. Join a values-driven culture where continuous improvement and collaboration are emphasized. Enjoy an average 36-hour week with unique benefits including every other Friday off.

Benefits

Every other Friday off

22.5 days holiday + bank holidays

8% employer pension contribution

Free on-site parking

Access to Headspace app

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 4+ years in pharma or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and regulatory frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with formulation and tech transfer.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical activities for new product introductions.
• Collaborate with teams to optimise manufacturing processes.
• Drive process improvements using data insights.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Problem-solving mindset

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Education

Degree in life sciences, pharmaceutics, or chemistry

Tools

Validation frameworks

Pharmaceutical equipment

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Technical Project Specialist - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Skipton | 36-hour week (every other Friday off!) | Permanent
Join Dechra - Where Science Meets Purpose

Are you ready to make a real impact in animal health? At Dechra, we're a global leader in veterinary pharmaceuticals, and we're growing fast. With over 2,000 colleagues worldwide, our values - Dedication, Enjoyment, Courage, Honesty, Relationships, and Ambition - are more than just words. They're how we work, every day.

We're looking for a Technical Project Specialist to join our high-performing team and drive the commercialisation and optimisation of solid dose pharmaceutical products. If you're passionate about technical excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement, this could be your next big move.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead technical activities for new product introductions and post-approval changes
• Collaborate with Product Development, QA, and Production teams to scale up and optimise manufacturing processes
• Troubleshoot commercialised products and support equipment selection and validation
• Drive process improvements and lifecycle management using data and scientific insight
• Support site transfers, raw material evaluations, and regulatory documentation

What You'll Bring

• A degree in life sciences, pharmaceutics, or chemistry
• 4+ years in pharma or a related industry, with strong knowledge of GMP, validation, and regulatory frameworks
• Hands-on experience with formulation and tech transfer / scale-up
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to lead cross-functional projects
• Bonus points for supervisory experience or working with potent products

Why Join Dechra?

• Average 36-hour week with every other Friday off
• 22.5 days holiday + bank holidays (plus option to buy more)
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Free on-site parking, Headspace app access, and Employee Assistance Programme
• A collaborative, values-driven culture where your voice matters

Ready to make a difference?
Apply now or reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at for more info.

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