Health Affairs Manager UK and Ireland

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Castle Cary; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pet nutrition is seeking a Health Affairs team member to enhance scientific communication and education in the UK & Ireland. The role involves developing training materials, delivering presentations, and managing relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should have a DVM degree or equivalent and strong knowledge of canine and feline nutrition.

Benefits

Access to top-tier learning and development resources

Competitive salary and benefits

Bonuses

Qualifications

• DVM degree or equivalent in Animal Biology, Food Science, or Nutrition.
• Very good knowledge of canine and feline nutrition in a veterinary context.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Canine Nutrition

Feline Nutrition

Scientific Communication

Presentation Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

DVM degree

Graduate University Degree in Animal Biology

Food Science Engineering

Food Safety

Human Nutrition

Job description

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 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 various audiences 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, 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.
• Strong 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:

• Develop and implement scientific communication materials and trainings for associates.
• Provide technical/product support by adapting and producing content and materials on relevant platforms, and train external stakeholders (consumers, veterinarians, veterinary technicians/nurses, students, breeders).
• Support key business areas, including customer-facing teams (field sales, Consumer Care), Demand teams, and others as needed.
• Build and leverage the Royal Canin Academy plan to promote product recommendations.

Enhance Scientific Influence and Product Experience Externally:

• Contribute to the implementation, review, and communication of product field trials to maximize scientific impact.
• Deliver scientific and nutrition presentations at vet schools, universities, and conferences to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and influencers to drive our category strategy.
• Represent Royal Canin's scientific interests in industry groups and trade associations, collaborating with Regulatory Affairs, Public Affairs, and Corporate Affairs.
• Secure scientific review, validation, and approval of content, ensuring substantiation, appropriate tone, and scientific relevance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement Scientific Communications Activation Programs, participate in the European regional Health Affairs community, and support Consumer Care associates with complex inquiries.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse, talented associates guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow.
• Access to top-tier learning and development resources, including Mars University.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses.

Mars is committed to equal opportunity and providing accommodations during the application process. For reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.