Director, Medical Affairs - Internal Medicine

Director, Medical Affairs - Internal Medicine 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.

At Dechra, U.S. Medical Affairs is a strategic partner to the business and a critical driver of medical leadership, innovation, and customer engagement. We are seeking a highly collaborative and influential veterinarian to serve as Medical Lead for the Internal Medicine category, helping shape the future of our portfolio while advancing patient care and supporting veterinary healthcare teams.

is a senior individual contributor role with significant strategic influence and visibility across the organization. This position leads through expertise, partnership, and influence, serving as the medical leader for a key therapeutic category and a trusted advisor to cross-functional stakeholders. This role sits at the intersection of science, strategy, education, and commercial execution. As a key member of the Medical Affairs team, you will partner closely with Marketing, Veterinary Professional Services, Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, and external experts to develop and execute medical strategies that drive both business success and positive outcomes for veterinary professionals and the animals they care for.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Medical Affairs, this individual will serve as the medical leader for the Internal Medicine portfolio, helping guide product strategy, medical education, data generation, customer engagement, and launch excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys influencing strategy, building scientific credibility, engaging with industry thought leaders, and helping bring innovative solutions to market.

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

• Serve as the medical lead for Dechra's Internal Medicine portfolio.
• Partner with Marketing to develop and execute integrated brand and medical strategies.
• Translate scientific insights, customer feedback, and market trends into actionable strategies that support portfolio growth.
• Ensure medical strategy is aligned with business objectives while maintaining scientific integrity and customer focus.
• Contribute to launch planning and execution for new and future products.

• Act as a recognized subject matter expert for assigned therapeutic areas and products.
• Partner with Marketing and Regulatory teams to review promotional and educational materials.
• Ensure all medical content is scientifically sound, balanced, and customer-focused.
• Provide medical expertise and strategic guidance to internal stakeholders across the organization.
• Represent Dechra at key industry meetings, conferences, and professional events.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, specialists, researchers, and industry influencers.
• Gather market insights that inform medical, educational, and commercial strategies.
• Lead or support…