Scientific Communications Specialist

Michael Page International (UAE); Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Veterinary Medicine professional in Dubai to provide training and technical support for nutritional products for pets. The role requires excellent communication skills and a proven ability to connect with stakeholders. Fluency in English and Arabic, along with a Doctor in Veterinary Medicine degree and 3-5 years of practice experience, is essential. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of veterinary practice experience.
• Knowledge or high appetite for nutritional research around dogs and cats.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Train and empower stakeholders with technical/scientific information.
• Translate and localize scientific materials.
• Develop partnerships with Vet Universities.
• Support marketing/sales during product launches.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Arabic

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to connect with stakeholders

Entrepreneurial spirit

Sales experience

Education

Doctor in Veterinary Medicine

Bachelor of Veterinary Science or Master's degree

Job description

• Large geographical scope
• Opportunity for growth

About Our Client

Our client has an ambition to become the reference in health nutrition for pet animals, specifically cats and dogs.

Job Description

• Training and empowerment internal and external stakeholders with technical/scientific and product information in the light of Category Story - Ex. Veterinarians, breeders, University, distributor's team, newcomers...
• Translation and localization of scientific printed and digital materials and well as training content (e-learnings, webinars…).
• Keep up to date with all products launches and veterinary/scientific information (through continuing education) needed for the role.
• Develop partnership with all the Vet Universities of the perimeter.
• Serve as scientific spokesperson as required.
• Provide technical/product support and represent the company at local conferences/exhibitions/ Congresses.
• Provide logistical support in these seminars' organization.
• All the above should be delivered while working in partnership with each local importer (through joint business plans, and periodic catch ups and visits).
• Support consumer care teams with veterinary/product quality issues/issues management as required.
• Collaborate closely with the critical stakeholders including International Division and International Division Scientific Communications Managers, and local teams including the ones from the distributor.
• Support marketing/sales and digital teams during product launches/product focuses providing training and technical materials as required.
• Be an active part in the team's strategical thinking and agenda setting.
• Work hand-in-hand with the Marketing manager, based in Egypt and the line manager, based in France, to bring most value to the markets.

The Successful Applicant

• Doctor in Veterinary Medicine, Bachelor of Veterinary Science or master's degree.
• 3-5 years of veterinary practice experience.
• Fluent in English AND Arabic.
• Knowledge or high appetite for nutritional research around dogs and cats.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work alone but also able to function well as a team player.Ability to travel up to 40% of the time (internationally)
• High ability to connect with different types of stakeholders and influence a regional distributors' network.
• Having an entrepreneurial spirit to implement test and learn projects in the hub countries.
• Sales experience is a plus.
• Evidence of external veterinary and scientific networks is a plus.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary + benefits