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26.04.2025
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Job Introduction
Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about Dechra!
Dechra is 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 2000 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 Opportunity
The primary function of the Director, Marketing Category Lead Dermatology position is to lead all marketing efforts and planning, as well as P&L responsibility for their assigned category, and will also have responsibility for market development for pipeline products.
This is a remote role and can be located anywhere within the continental United States.
*** No Third-Party Agencies, please ***
Role Responsibility
So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied scope and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:
* Leading the Business: Develop and deliver the 1 and 3-year strategy and financial operating plan for the assigned category in partnership with medical affairs counterparts. Define end-to-end category and brand strategies (including competitive positioning, VHT, retail, distribution, corporate accounts, pet owner, etc.) in partnership with medical affairs. Lead ongoing financial planning and product forecasting for the respective category. Maximize brand performance: P&L management, brand forecasting, pricing & GTN by TA/Brand. Prepare and present performance reviews and business updates to Senior Management on a quarterly basis. Develop a deep understanding of market trends, competitive landscape, and key drivers of brand performance. Determine resource allocation across all customer and promotional channels. Ensure alignment across marketing, sales, and medical affairs (create teams and forums for engagement, strategy discussions, competitive intel sharing).
Shared responsibilities include:
* Collaborate with Corporate, Retail, and Distribution on forecast by channel, which feeds into the overall brand forecast.
* Build and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of end-to-end strategy.
* Collaborate with GTME strategy.
* Engage with DPS to optimize forecasting and supply plans.
* Partner with GTME on commercial lifecycle planning efforts.
* Provide input and support on Business Development evaluations.
Leading People
Assess and coach individual and team performance to exceed business goals. Coach and direct Marketing Managers in developing comprehensive marketing objectives, strategies, and plans, and in engaging key stakeholders. Actively coach direct reports to optimize performance and develop capabilities for advancement. Foster an environment of open, ongoing coaching and feedback. Leverage talent and resources across the marketing team and the business.
The Ideal Candidate
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. We are particularly interested in candidates who have/are:
* BSc/BA and relevant experience; MBA preferred.
* At least 10 years of related experience with a proven record in branding, strategy development, and communications management.
* Strong financial analysis skills and experience managing budgets and expenses.
* Experience working with cross-functional teams on brand strategies, forecasting, programs, and tactics to surpass market share and revenue targets.
* Strong business acumen with an understanding of business strategy and development.
* Ability to build and manage a Profit & Loss (P&L) statement.
* Strong executive presence and communication skills.
* Ability to embrace change and view challenges as opportunities.
* Experience working in a global, complex organization across marketing and sales.
* Self-starter with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a changing environment.
* Willingness to travel up to 40% for industry events and stakeholder engagement.
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