Vacancies Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs Job Introduction Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we're delighted you want to learn more about Dechra!
Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals.
Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.
Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2700 colleagues globally.
From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.
The Regulatory Affairs Associate Director will play a vital role in the development, management, and optimisation of artwork for pharmaceutical products.
To oversee the artwork creation process, ensuring compliance with Dechra branding guidelines, regional regulations, and legal requirements, ensuring high standards of quality and accuracy.
To lead, manage and support the global artwork team.
Role Responsibility So, what will you be doing?
This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including: Responsible for leadership and management of the global artwork team to co-ordinate new artwork production for product packaging according to regulatory legislation and Dechra packaging guidelines.
Collaborate with regulatory, marketing, manufacturing and product development teams to ensure accuracy and compliance of all artwork in accordance with industry regulations (e.g., FDA, EMA) and Marketing Authorisations.
Create, implement, and oversee best practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the artwork management process, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
Stay informed of industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in packaging technology to continuously improve the artwork development process.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team members to share ideas and innovations that enhance productivity and quality.
The Ideal Candidate Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life.
We're particularly keen to hear from those who have/are: Experience in regulatory affairs within a global pharmaceutical role, ideally in animal health.
Experience of pharmaceutical artwork and/or labelling processes.
Manages a team with different functions some remotely located.
Robust knowledge of effective management skills including delegation, conflict resolution, capacity planning, career development, motivational leadership Develops processes and infrastructure to drive team productivity and quality of deliverables Robust knowledge of effective management skills including delegation, conflict resolution, capacity planning, career development, motivational leadership Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and Outlook) Setting up and maintaining manual and electronic filing systems Desirable Proficiency in artwork management software and tools (e.g., Artwork Management Systems, Adobe Creative Suite).
Familiarity with print production processes and experience working with external vendors Project management experience