Dechra Veterinary Products (Australia) Pty Ltd – Somersby NSWThanks 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 **** 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 OpportunityDechra is an international specialist veterinary pharmaceuticals products business.
Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, and sales and marketing of high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.
We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to establish and lead our QC laboratory as we transition to 100% in-house analytical testing over the next 12 months.This is a critical leadership role responsible for building a scalable, compliant, and high-performing QC function that supports operational growth, ensures timely batch release, and strengthens our regulatory readiness.As the QC Manager, you will take full ownership of laboratory operations, providing technical leadership, daily oversight, and governance of all QC activities.
You will play a key role in removing current bottlenecks, enabling proper QA/QC separation, and ensuring the lab is ready for increased testing volumes and complexity.Main ResponsibilitiesSo, what will you be doing?




This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:Lead and develop the QC laboratory team, providing daily supervision and technical directionManage laboratory workflows, scheduling, and resource planning to ensure timely test resultsOversee method transfers, validations, stability programs, and routine testingEnsure strong data integrity, GMP compliance, and laboratory governanceReview and approve analytical data, investigations (OOS/OOT), and reportsDrive timely resolution of deviations, CAPAs, and laboratory investigationsSupport batch release by ensuring efficient QC turnaround timesLead the transition from external to fully insourced testingPartner cross-functionally to support production, supply, and new product introductionIdeal CandidateHere 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:Proven QC leadership experience in a GMP-regulated environment (pharma, biotech, or similar)Solid technical expertise in analytical testing, validation, and lab systemsDeep understanding of data integrity and regulatory expectationsExperience managing laboratory scale-up or transformationStrong decision-making, organisational, and stakeholder management skillsThe BenefitsAt Dechra we pride ourselves on diversity and inclusion and this role provides the right candidate with the opportunity to work as part of a highly engaged and passionate team of people.A competitive remuneration (based on experience)Employee assistance programSustainability & Community initiatives9 day fortnight for all full time employees
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📌 Quality Control Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Dechra Veterinary Products (Australia
📍 New South Wales