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
(REMOTE POSITION)
The Sr. Director of Strategic Initiatives and Operational Excellence plays a crucial role in driving growth across the business. As a member of the North America Senior Leadership Team, they are responsible for developing and executing strategies to achieve organizational goals and drive efficiency across the business. In this role, they will collaborate across the organization with various teams including finance, sales, marketing, corporate accounts, distribution, omni-channel, etc. They will also be responsible for running operational processes, analyzing situations, and communicating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategy development, business analytics, operational management, and cross-functional collaboration.
Main Responsibilities
So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied scope and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:
Strategy and Operations
- In conjunction with the N.A. Senior Leadership Team, develop and execute Strategic Initiatives that are aligned with Dechra’s vision, mission, goals, and values
- Lead the development of materials to update the Senior Executive Team and Advisory Board on Key Strategic Initiatives
- Commercial support for Business Development opportunities
Insight and Analytics
- Build an insight and analytics framework for North America including primary and secondary research
Operational Excellence:
Institute commercial excellence across the North American organization by creating frameworks and process optimization for:
- Business case development
- Forecasting/supply planning
- Business/Operating planning
- Ways of working across teams
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and drive continuous improvement.
Project management:
- Develop and lead annual Strategic Operational planning efforts across North America
- Partner with the President, North America on agenda development, speaker identification and execution of bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly Senior Leadership Team Meetings.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with department heads to ensure alignment of strategies and operational initiatives.
- Foster a culture of collaboration and communication across teams to enhance overall performance.
- Serve as a liaison between different business units to facilitate effective decision-making.
The Ideal Candidate
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:
- Flexibility to adjust strategies in response to changing market conditions, technological advancements, or organizational shifts.
- Commitment to leveraging data and analytics in forming strategies and measuring success.
- Ability to garner support for strategic initiatives and persuade stakeholders to align with the organization’s goals.
- Understanding of organizational culture and the ability to align strategy with the company’s values and mission.
- Focus on achieving measurable outcomes and driving performance improvements.
- Ability to handle setbacks and maintain focus on long-term objectives despite challenges.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships with and effectively communicate complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences
- Minimum of 10 years in animal health industry
- 10+ years of experience in strategy, operations, analytics and/or marketing, with a proven track record of success in leadership roles
