Global Veterinary Health & Partnerships Director MFX

Mars; Nîmes; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading pet health company is seeking a Global Vet Ecosystem Lead to drive strategic partnerships in the veterinary industry. The ideal candidate has extensive veterinary experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record of sales and marketing. This full-time role, located near Montpellier, offers a unique opportunity to impact pet health on a global scale.

Prestations

Multicultural environment with diverse nationalities

Workplace welcomes pets

Support for pet health initiatives

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the veterinary industry.
• Strong sales and marketing expertise with proven P&L ownership.
• At least 5 years of international experience.

Responsabilités

• Map and analyze the global veterinary ecosystem.
• Identify barriers to pet health.
• Develop and implement partnership strategy.

Connaissances

Veterinary Experience

Animal Care

Communication skills

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Technician Experience

Vital Signs Experience

Animal Handling

Animal Restraint

Experience Administering Injections

Catheterization

Medication Administration

Venipuncture Experience

Description du poste

Job Description :

Global Vet Ecosystem Lead

Segment :

Royal Canin

Location :

Aimargues France (near Montpellier)

Type of contract :

Permanent

Pet health depends on many interconnected players veterinarians pet owners companies associations and institutions all forming a dynamic ecosystem. Sometimes these forces work together; other times they pull in different directions. As a result pets access to health and wellbeing can be limited by social economic or cultural barriers.

At Royal Canin our purpose is to make a better world for pets. To truly deliver on that ambition we must address these barriers and create lasting system‑wide impact. Our vision is to activate and connect the wider pet ecosystem through strategic partnerships alliances and networks both within Mars Petcare and beyond. Many organizations around the world share our values and goals; by joining forces we can make pet health progress faster and at scale.

The Global Veterinary Health & Partnerships Director will lead this transformation building and implementing our global ecosystem activation strategy to strengthen collaboration innovation and impact on pet health worldwide. This role is all about building strong partnerships across the veterinary and petcare ecosystem meeting with key stakeholders creating mutual value and driving impact at scale.

What are we looking for

• Deep understanding of the veterinary industry preferably as a veterinarian or in the healthcare industry and know how to manage complex stakeholder networks with purpose and empathy.
• Strong sales and marketing expertise with proven P&L ownership and line management experience.
• Excel at navigating complexity and ambiguity connecting dots across functions markets and external partners to drive transformation.
• Influence and inspire senior leaders both within and outside Mars Petcare to align on shared ambitions and outcomes.
• At least 5 years of international experience and a global mindset enabling you to work effectively across diverse markets and cultures.

What will be your key responsibilities

• Map and analyze the global veterinary ecosystem to identify the most relevant stakeholders partnerships and opportunities for collaboration.
• Identify the key barriers and enablers to pet health and determine the critical capabilities we can leverage to make a measurable difference.
• Develop and implement a clear partnership strategy combining build buy and borrow approaches in collaboration with senior Mars and Royal Canin leaders.
• Design partnership models and frameworks that foster innovation and mutual value creation.
• Lead the execution of these initiatives globally ensuring consistent alignment tracking progress and integrating learnings along the way.
• Measure the impact of ecosystem initiatives through clear outcomes and performance indicators.
• Enable a deep understanding of the global pet ecosystem by connecting diverse sources of data and insights for Royal Canin and Mars Petcare leadership teams.
• Monitor emerging business models and trends within the veterinary and petcare industries to inform strategic decisions.
• Engage in top-to-top discussions with key partners and industry leaders to exchange perspectives and spark new ideas.
• Collaborate closely with regional and local teams to capture on-the-ground insights and scale high‑impact opportunities.
• Partner with legal counsel to assess collaboration opportunities and ensure compliance in all initiatives.
• Work hand in hand with Mars Petcare and Royal Canin leadership teams to build a truly connected ecosystem for pet health.

What can you expect from Mars

• At Mars we believe in a relationship of mutual trust dignity and respect between our company and Associates that is more meaningful than the standard employer / employee relationship.
• As Associates we can expect to be respected supported and valued as individuals to be treated fairly and equitably.
• You will work in a multicultural environment (more than 40 nationalities) and where your dog will be welcomed by more than 100 other Associates dogs at the office!
• You will work in a unique campus which gathers more than 800 Associates working for : the international HQ the French subsidiary two laboratories a kennel and a cattery with more than 200 cats & dogs and finally the most important factory of the Royal Canin group.
• Since 2017 Royal Canin has supported the K-DOG program of the Curie Institute which trains dogs to detect breast cancer via olfaction.
• A unique and ideal work environment to become the leader in health through nutrition for cats and dogs!

Required Experience

Director

Key Skills

• Veterinary Experience
• Animal Care
• Communication skills
• Veterinary Assistant
• Veterinary Technician Experience
• Vital Signs Experience
• Animal Handling
• Animal Restraint
• Experience Administering Injections
• Catheterization
• Medication Administration
• Venipuncture Experience

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1