Health Affairs Manager UK and Ireland

ENGINEERINGUK; Castle Cary; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Health Affairs team member to enhance scientific communication and education in nutrition for pets. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders, delivering presentations, and managing scientific content to establish the company as a thought leader in health through nutrition.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Learning and development support

Access to Mars University

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree required.
• Experience in scientific communication and stakeholder management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement scientific communication materials and trainings.
• Deliver scientific presentations at vet schools and conferences.
• Manage relationships with Key Opinion Leaders.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Presentation Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

DVM degree

Graduate University Degree in Animal Biology

Food Science Engineering

Food Safety

Human Nutrition

Job description

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Job Description:

Hybrid working

As a member of the Health Affairs team, this role will play a critical role in establishing Royal Canin as a scientific thought leader in health through nutrition for our external stakeholders, partners, and customers. The jobholder is responsible for effectively implementing and continuously improving the scientific communication and engagement activities in UK & Ireland for Royal Canin, acting as an internal scientific advisor, sharing knowledge about clinical nutrition both in written form and orally to varying audiences both internally and externally, and building relationships with external stakeholders through consulting and active collaboration.

What are we looking for?

Education & Professional Qualifications: DVM degree, or an equivalent Graduate University Degree in Animal Biology, Food Science Engineering, Food Safety, or Human Nutrition, or equivalent experience.

Knowledge / Experience

• Very good knowledge of canine and feline nutrition, particularly in a veterinary clinical context.
• Previous experience in scientific stakeholders' management.
• Previous experience in scientific communication, veterinary professional training, or equivalent, considered an asset.
• Very good presentation and communication skills, particularly to a scientific audience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Deliver internally and externally Scientific education:

• Implement the development of all scientific communication materials and trainings for the Associates.
• Provide the necessary technical/product support by adapting and producing content and materials on the respective platforms, provide trainings for external stakeholders (consumers, veterinarians, veterinary technicians/nurses, students, breeders).
• Provide support to key areas of the business in particular customer-facing teams (field sales, Consumer Care), Demand teams, and other functions ad hoc.
• Build and leverage Royal Canin Academy plan to drive product recommendations.

Enhance Scientific Influence and Product experience externally:

• Contribute to the implementation, review, and communication of product field trials to maximize scientific impact.
• Ensure high academic standards by delivering scientific and nutrition presentations at vet schools, universities, and conferences in various formats in clinical nutrition to relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to the strategy for managing Key Opinion Leaders and Key Influencer relationships, processes, and resources to drive our category.
• Represent the scientific interests of Royal Canin to industry groups and trade associations in collaboration with Regulatory Affairs, Public Affairs, and in coordination with the Corporate Affairs Director.
• Secure Scientific review, validation, and approval of contents: Validate market assets in line with the process, checking their substantiation, tone of voice, and scientific relevance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders: Implement Scientific Communications Activation Programs aligned with Demand teams for execution excellence. Participate in the European regional Health Affairs community, sharing best practices and learning new capabilities. Support Consumer Care associates in answering complex questions and enquiries to enhance pet owners' experience. Review scientific communication material for marketing and digital channels.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented associates, guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow.
• Receive industry-leading learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including a bonus.

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