Director, Commercial Communications

The Opportunity

The Director of Commercial Communications plays a critical role in shaping the communication strategies that support the commercial business. This role requires a strategic approach to managing complex projects, developing innovative solutions, and ensuring the achievement of business objectives through leadership and communication expertise. The Director of Commercial Communications is responsible for communications strategy, planning and executing in support of executive, sales, colleague and change communications for Dechra across our European and International commercial division.

• Develop, execute, and maintain communications plans for organizational communications, commercial leadership, colleague engagement, and customer activation opportunities for the commercial business, including:
  • Leading both internal and external strategic communications planning for the EU/International business activities including commercial product launches, organizational announcements, culture initiatives, etc.
  • Supporting the President and EU/International Leadership Team by developing and managing content that drives colleague culture, leadership engagement, and customer outreach.
• Project leadership and complex problem solving:
  Lead and manage multiple, high‑impact communication initiatives simultaneously.
• Lead executive and senior leader communication activities to support major meetings and conventions.
• Commercial colleague engagement strategies:
  Develop and enhance commercial colleague engagement strategies, including Town Halls, recognition programs, community impact initiatives.
• Decision‑making and influence:
  Make key decisions in situations requiring the development of innovative options to resolve complex challenges.
• KPI development and reporting:
  Develop and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of communication strategies.

• Animal health, pharmaceutical, or commercial sales team experience.
• Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or similar field.
• At least 10 years of professional experience with 5 years of writing experience in corporate or commercial communications.
• Experience in remote colleague engagement and internal communications.
• Experience in the planning, development and execution of corporate and organizational communications.
• Demonstrated skills in developing, managing, and delivering internal and external communication strategies.
• Strong commercial business acumen with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and levels.
• Ability to synthesize complex and technical information into clear concise messages.
• Experience with communication production including digital, presentations, events, video.
• Able to work to tight deadlines, manage multiple projects at once, and maintain professionalism under pressure.
• A drive for results and ability to achieve results through cross‑functional teams, leveraging organization resources and exerting influence without direct authority.
• Self‑starter, able to work independently.
• Strong analytical, planning, attention to detail, and prioritizing skills.
• Excellent networking and relationship‑building skills.
• Partner and agency relationship management experience.

• Occasional global travel may be required.
• This role is based in the United Kingdom - Remote.

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life Assurance.
• Enhanced Family Leave.
• Car / Car Allowance (discretionary).
• Bonus (discretionary).
• Discounted Pet Food.