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

The Opportunity

Shape the Future of Veterinary Medicine

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.

The Director, Medical Affairs, Internal Medicine 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:

Lead Medical Strategy

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.

Be a Scientific Leader and Trusted Advisor

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.

Build Relationships with Industry Experts

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 advisory boards, speaker programs, peer-to-peer education initiatives, and expert engagement activities.
Identify and cultivate emerging experts and future advocates within the profession.

Advance Medical Education and Evidence Generation

Lead the development of educational programs that improve veterinary understanding and product adoption.
Support scientific communication activities, including presentations, publications, and educational content.
Partner with Product Development and Regulatory Affairs to identify evidence gaps and support research priorities.
Contribute to study planning and evidence generation initiatives that strengthen the value of the portfolio.
Monitor ongoing studies and ensure progress toward key milestones

Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work effectively within a highly matrixed organization, bringing together diverse perspectives to achieve shared goals.
Collaborate with Marketing, Veterinary Professional Services, Medical Consultation & Product Support, Regulatory Affairs, Product Development, and Global colleagues.
Influence decision-making by providing scientific and customer-focused perspectives.
Actively contribute to portfolio and therapeutic area planning discussions and participate on the therapeutic focus/product portfolio groups.

Why This Role Is Different

You will have the opportunity to shape medical strategy, influence business decisions, collaborate with some of the industry's most respected experts, and help bring innovative solutions to veterinary professionals and their patients.
If you enjoy combining scientific expertise with strategic thinking, thrive in cross-functional environments, and are passionate about advancing veterinary medicine, we'd love to hear from you

What Success Looks Like

In this role, success means:

Medical strategies that meaningfully influence brand performance and customer engagement.
Strong and trusted partnerships with Marketing and cross-functional stakeholders.
Effective execution of KOL, education, and data generation plans.
Launches supported by robust medical strategies and scientific credibility.
Recognition as a trusted medical leader both within Dechra and across the veterinary profession.
Consistent delivery of high-impact projects that improve customer experiences and business outcomes.

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 those who have/are:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent
At least 7 years of combined clinical and industry experience
Active veterinary license in good standing
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence within cross-functional teams.
Strong scientific communication and presentation skills.
Ability to convert complex scientific data into clear, compelling, and customer-relevant messages.
Embraces change and views challenges as business opportunities

As a people first values-based culture, we provide free weekly wellness sessions focused on our employee's physical and mental wellbeing, and flexible work arrangements. We offer a generous employer 401k match and an other incentives for long-term financial wellness. Our full array of health, financial and voluntary benefit programs are what you would expect from a recognized Best Place to Work.

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