Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC

The following content displays a map of the jobs location - Remote UK The Opportunity The Technology GRC - Compliance Lead (GxP) supports and leads governance, risk and compliance across Dechra Group Digital & Technology globally. The role provides senior subject matter expertise in GxP technology compliance for digital and technology-enabled capabilities, ensuring alignment with the Dechra Quality Management System and supporting regulatory outcomes, technology risk management and business assurance. Operating with a high degree of professional autonomy within defined governance, the role acts as a key advisor to Digital & Technology and a subject matter partner to Global Quality and business leadership. The role contributes to the development of the GxP compliance approach for digital and technology-enabled capabilities, including regulatory readiness, digital and technology risk and cyber compliance. With the primary responsibility of this position being in D&T, this role requires high competency and experience in GxP requirements and strong foundation in IT general controls (ITGC). Role Responsibilities Support the development and ongoing maintenance of the D&T GxP compliance framework, policies, standards, SOPs and control architecture in line with the Dechra Quality Management System and regulatory expectations Ensure D&T GxP activities are aligned with the Dechra GxP strategy owned by the Global Quality department Act as a primary point of contact for D&T as the subject matter expert for GxP related governance, risk and compliance across the global D&T function, working closely with Global Quality and other stakeholders Provide subject matter guidance and assurance within D&T, ensuring validation strategies, risk management and control effectiveness are implemented effectively and aligned with the Dechra QMS Support inspection readiness and regulatory interactions (e.g. FDA, EMA), including oversight of known issues, CAPAs and sustained compliance for D&T Identify, assess and support the treatment of technology risks within D&T impacting GxP, Cyber, SOx and Data, escalating and reporting risks through established governance forums Provide compliance input and challenge to digital transformation initiatives including ERP, cloud, data and AI enabled solutions Escalate GxP technology compliance issues through agreed D&T and Quality governance routes Contribute to the continuous improvement of compliance maturity, governance proportionality and control efficiency Serve as a key partner to the Global Quality process owners for GxP The Candidate Degree level qualification and relevant professional certifications (e.g. CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP) Significant experience in GxP, IT governance, risk and compliance within regulated environments Experience supporting of global or multi regional compliance and assurance activities Ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders Strong documentation and technical writing skills Extensive experience supporting audits and remediation activities Exposure to complex digital transformation programmes (ERP, cloud, data, AI) Experience in SOx and Data Privacy Regulations is an advantage Experience in SAP S/4Hana and Azure is an advantage Experience in AI Governance and AI risk management Experience in supporting regulatory inspections and audit Additional Information Occasional global travel may be required with this role This role is based in the UK on a remote basis What we can offer you 33 days annual (inclusive of Bank Holidays) Employee Assistance Program Life Assurance Enhanced Family Leave Bonus (discretionary) Discounted Pet Food Equal Opportunity Statement We value diversity within our global workforce and encourage an inclusive culture.