Office Manager - organizing and ensuring people have time

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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, Dedication, Enjoyment, Courage, Honesty, Relationships and Ambition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business

The Office Manager serves as the operational anchor of our Boston site, ensuring the office functions as an efficient, welcoming, and highly collaborative hub for leadership and global teams. This role requires a professional who excels in coordination, communication, and problem-solving, and who can anticipate needs in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The Office Manager provides direct support to the leadership team while enabling seamless collaboration for colleagues and stakeholders visiting from around the world.

This position requires full-time, on-site presence.

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied scope and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

Organization, attention to detail, systems thinking, continuous improvement

Demonstrated Through:

• Managing day-to-day office operations to ensure a clean, safe, and productive environment.
• Maintaining vendor relationships, service contracts, and building management interactions.
• Implementing efficient processes for supplies, equipment, and workspace readiness.
• Coordinating logistics for onsite meetings, workshops, and global team visits.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance the employee experience.

Collaboration, interpersonal communication, customer service orientation

Demonstrated Through:

• Serving as the primary point of contact for employees, leadership, and global visitors.
• Building strong relationships across departments and time zones.
• Ensuring visiting colleagues have the resources, workspace, and support needed for productive collaboration.
• Representing the company with professionalism and warmth in all interactions.

Demonstrated Through:

• Providing administrative support to leadership team members, including scheduling, travel coordination, and expense management.
• Preparing meeting materials, agendas, and documentation.
• Supporting planning and execution of leadership offsites, board meetings, and cross‑functional events.
• Managing confidential information with the highest level of discretion.

Cross-cultural communication, adaptability, digital fluency

Demonstrated Through:

• Coordinating hybrid meetings and technology setups for global collaboration.
• Facilitating communication across global teams, ensuring clarity and alignment.
• Supporting colleagues traveling from international locations with logistics and onsite needs.
• Navigating time zone differences and global workflows with ease.

Inclusion, community-building, creativity, employee advocacy

Demonstrated Through:

• Creating a welcoming environment that reflects the Dechra values and fosters connection.
• Organizing office events, celebrations, volunteer and engagement activities.
• Supporting onboarding activities to ensure new employees feel prepared and connected.
• Contributing to a positive, inclusive, and mission‑driven workplace culture.

Initiative, judgment, resourcefulness, resilience

Demonstrated Through:

• Anticipating operational needs and addressing issues proactively.
• Making informed decisions in real time to support office continuity.
• Managing competing priorities with calm, clarity, and professionalism.
• Troubleshooting logistical or administrative challenges with creativity and efficiency.

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We're particularly excited to hear from…