Vice President, OTC Portfolio Management

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 Vice President, OTC Portfolio Management for Dechra leads the commercialization, lifecycle management, and profitability of non-prescription veterinary products in North America. This executive sets long-term strategy and has decision making and full P&L responsibility for the portfolio, drives go-to-market execution and leads cross-functional teams to maximize market penetration across retail and veterinary channels.

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

Portfolio Strategy: Define the long-term vision, strategic roadmap, and financial growth targets for the OTC product portfolio (e.g., Dental, Hip & Joint, Shampoos & Conditioners (Derm), Supplements etc.).
Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee new product launches, brand positioning, and the phase-out of legacy products to maintain a high-performing, competitive portfolio.
Financial & P&L Management: Manage overall portfolio profitability, including forecasting net sales, managing operating expense budgets, and optimizing brand resources and overall profitability.
Market Intelligence: Monitor industry trends, competitor movements, and shifting consumer behaviors (e.g., e-commerce, modern trade) to identify white-space opportunities for innovation or acquisitions.
Channel Strategy: Collaborate with commercial and sales enablement teams (retail, distribution, corporate accounts) to optimize distribution and execute targeted campaigns for both companion and production animal segments.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner closely with Marketing, Retail, Distribution, Sales, Legal, Regulatory, Finance, Manufacturing, etc. to ensure a continuous pipeline and compliant, uninterrupted product supply.
Innovation: Partner with Business Development and Research and Development to identify new innovation opportunities to build our OTC portfolio.

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:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or life sciences required; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
Experience: At least 12 years of progressive product marketing, category management, or commercial leadership experience, with a minimum of 6 years specifically within the Animal Health industry.
Industry Knowledge: Strong familiarity with the US and global OTC regulatory landscape, retail channel dynamics, and veterinary practice trends.
Analytical Acumen: Proven track record of leveraging data science and market analytics to inform pricing, ROAS (Return on Ad Spend) curves, and strategic investments.
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and align matrixed, multi-disciplinary teams toward unified corporate objectives.

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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