Technical Specialist

Dechra; Skipton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36-hour week

Training & development

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Headspace access

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Dechra is seeking a Technical Specialist for the Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) team in Skipton. You will support new product introductions, scale-up and technology transfer, while leading investigations and optimising processes to ensure reliable supply and ongoing efficiency.

Collaborating with Production, Quality Assurance, Product Development and Engineering, you will drive continuous improvement, validation activities and cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Engineering or related field.
• Strong experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or related industry.
• Experience with process validation or tech transfer.
• Knowledge of GMP and pharmaceutical environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support new product introductions, scale-up and technology transfer activities.
• Lead technical investigations and troubleshoot manufacturing processes.
• Drive process optimisation and continuous improvement projects.
• Support validation activities and GMP documentation.
• Collaborate with Production, QA, Product Development and Engineering teams.
• Assist with new equipment evaluation and implementation.
• Provide technical expertise to support critical projects.
• Help ensure products are launched and supplied to market.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Project management

GMP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Life Sciences/Pharmaceutics/Engineering degree

Job description

Skipton, North Yorkshire | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | MS&T

Work a 9 day fortnight - with every other Friday off!

Help Bring Innovative Veterinary Medicines to Life

At Dechra, we're passionate about improving animal health worldwide. As a global leader in veterinary pharmaceuticals, we develop, manufacture and supply high-quality products that make a real difference to veterinarians, pet owners and animals across the globe.

We're looking for a Technical Specialist to join our Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) team in Skipton.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically minded pharmaceutical professional to play a key role in new product introductions, process optimisation and technology transfer projects, helping bring innovative veterinary medicines from development into commercial manufacture.

The Opportunity

Working closely with Product Development, Production, Quality and Engineering teams, you'll support the commercialization of new products, lead technical improvement projects and troubleshoot manufacturing processes to ensure reliable product supply and operational excellence.

This role offers excellent exposure across the product lifecycle and is ideal for someone who enjoys combining science, problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting new product introductions, scale-up and technology transfer activities
• Leading technical investigations and troubleshooting manufacturing processes
• Driving process optimisation and continuous improvement projects
• Supporting validation activities and GMP documentation
• Working closely with Production, QA, Product Development and Engineering teams
• Assisting with new equipment evaluation and implementation
• Providing technical expertise to support business-critical projects
• Helping ensure products are successfully launched and supplied to market

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related industry
• Strong technical problem-solving and project management skills
• Experience with process validation, technical transfer or product lifecycle management
• Ability to work across multiple projects and stakeholders
• Knowledge of GMP and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
• Experience with solid dose products would be a distinct advantage.

Why Join Dechra?

• Average 36-hour working week (with a day off every other Friday!!)
• Plenty of training and development opportunities
• 22 days annual leave + Bank holidays
• Option to buy a week's holiday each year
• Free access to the Headspace App
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking

Due to the nature of our business, all successful candidates will be required to complete a basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service check) before employment can commence, and at regular intervals during employment. This check will be paid for by Dechra.