QC Team Leader - Stability

QC Team Leader - Stability Job Introduction

Location: Skipton (Site based)

Hours: 08:00 - 16:30 9 Day Fortnight

If you're someone who loves bringing structure, clarity and calm to a busy laboratory environment, and you get a real buzz from helping people do their best work, this could be a brilliant next step for you.

At Dechra, our Stability team plays a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products, and we're looking for a Team Leader who can guide, support and inspire the group day to day. You'll be the person who keeps everything moving: from planning stability studies to ensuring testing stays on track, spotting issues early, and helping the team deliver work they're proud of.

Responsibilities

You will take ownership of the annual stability plan and make sure everyone is aligned and working towards it. You'll lead regular team meetings, keep communication flowing, and step in quickly when something needs unblocking - whether that's a testing delay, a deviation, or a trend that needs attention.

You will also be the steady hand that ensures everything we do meets GMP and regulatory expectations. That means overseeing investigations, supporting CAPAs, conducting self inspections, and ensuring training is always up to date.

And because collaboration is key here, you'll work closely with the Commercial & IPC Team Lead to spot opportunities to improve efficiency and keep our testing pipeline running smoothly.

Qualifications

You'll thrive here if you:

• Have experience leading analytical teams in a regulated environment (GMP, pharma, food, automotive, aeronautical, etc.)
• Understand a range of testing techniques such as HPLC, dissolution and related CDS systems
• Enjoy problem solving and keeping work on track
• Care about doing things the right way - safely, compliantly and with integrity
• Bring energy, curiosity and a willingness to go the extra mile

A degree in a relevant scientific field would be ideal.

Benefits

• Healthcare Cash plan (dental, prescriptions, therapies)
• Headspace App (positive mental well-being app)
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount on pet food
• Free fruit on Mondays
• Free on site parking (including free electric charging)
• 22.5 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Option to buy a week's holiday each year
• 8% Employer pension contribution