Technology GRC Compliance Lead

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Technology GRC Compliance Lead

Job Introduction

Why Dechra?

Thank you for checking out our vacancy, we're delighted you want to learn more about joining Dechra.

A career at Dechra is different. Sure, we're a growing global company with a presence in 27 countries but our purpose is simple - to achieve the sustainable improvement of animal health and welfare globally.

If you want to be part of a team that invests in your future and ensures you have the support to reach your full potential and thrive, please read on .

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 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:

• 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

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer . We know that individuals' unique background and experience can bring a wealth of variety and expertise to our global workforce. For this role, we're particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

Essential

• 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).

Desirable

• 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)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Assurance
• 8% Employer Pension Contribution
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Car / Car Allowance
• Bonus (discretionary)
• Discounted Pet Food

About the Company

If a career at Dechra has piqued your interest, find out more at Dechra Careers .

Dechra is a growing, global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

All applications received are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team and we will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we're looking for. Should you not hear back from us within 28 days please don't be too disappointed - we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies which could be suitable, and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site . We value diversity within our global workforce and encourage an inclusive culture. Any questions or queries, please contact us at recruituk@dechra.com