Sr Manager Scientific Affairs

Colgate; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill’s Pet Nutrition in the UK is seeking a Senior Manager, Scientific & Academic Affairs for the EMEA region. This role leads strategies to engage veterinary colleges, Key Thought Leaders, and student representatives, collaborating with regulatory and legal teams to ensure rigorous scientific substantiation.

Reporting to the VP of Veterinary Affairs, you will drive education programs across Europe, represent Hill’s at congresses, coordinate clinical studies, and partner with global teams to

Qualifications

• Board certification in veterinary clinical nutrition (preferred) or strong interest in clinical nutrition.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in small animal veterinary practice or academia.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Implement Hill’s EMEA school strategy for tiering, coverage and engagement with veterinary colleges.
• Execute the Hill’s Student Representative and staff feeding programs in schools.
• Grow endorsement by Key Thought Leaders through targeted programs with specialists and residents across EMEA.
• Support development of technical and educational assets with up-to-date clinical nutrition information.
• Represent Hill’s in regulatory, marketing, and legal discussions during substantiation and approval processes.
• Participate in national and international congresses as a Hill’s speaker.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Strategic mindset

Critical thinking

Business acumen

Leadership

Digital proficiency (Google Suite)

Education

Board certification in veterinary clinical nutrition (preferred)

Job description

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food.

Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.

A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#176019 - Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Who We Are

Position: Senior Manager, Scientific & Academic Affairs - Hill’s EMEA Region - Permanent Contract (No relocation).

Expected Gross Annual Salary Range:78,500 - 95,000 Pound Sterlingper year, determined on the basis of objective, transparent, and gender-neutral criteria.

Variable Compensation:Eligibility to participate in bonus and incentive programs linked to company and/or individual performance.

Pay Transparency Notice

Initial compensation and benefits are determined in accordance with strict principles of equal pay, transparency, and non-discrimination. In compliance with applicable legislation, candidates will not be asked to disclose their current or previous remuneration, nor will such information be sought during the recruitment process.

Position Summary:

The Sr. Manager, Scientific & Academic Affairs - HIll’s EMEA Region is a leader within the Professional and Veterinary Affairs (PVA) function responsible for helping to develop and deploy strategies to demonstrate Hill’s Scientific Leadership. The role focuses on Hill’s engagement with Key Thought Leaders (KTLs) and with veterinary colleges across the region. The individual also serves as a subject matter expert, advising the business, including close work with the EMEA regulatory team, and reviewing and helping to develop technical assets to ensure they are accurate and have a high level of scientific rigor. As part of a matrix organization, this role works crossfunctionally and across the PVA team to integrate these strategies into broader executional plans in support of business objectives in the region. Successful execution of these strategies will develop veterinary professionals (including Key Thought Leaders, students and academicians) as passionate advocates for Hill’s brands and will earn recommendation, use and trust.

The Sr. Manager, Scientific & Academic Affairs sets the Hill’s EMEA school strategy for tiering, coverage and engagement with veterinary colleges, leading execution of the Hill’s Student Representatives and staff feeding programs in schools, establishing key performance indicators, and working closely with the Sr. Manager, Veterinary Affairs to drive effective coverage and execution at veterinary colleges by the Professional Consulting Veterinary (PCV) team and Associate PVA Managers. This individual will work with specialty colleges and key organizations in Europe to develop educational programs and support information sharing to build KTL endorsement. Additionally, this individual will represent Hill’s as a speaker at both national and international congresses across the EMEA Region, providing scientific knowledge on nutritional management of disease and on Hill’s product portfolio.

The position reports into the Vice President and Chief Veterinarian, Hill’s EMEA.

Responsibilitiesinclude the following but not limited to:

Implement Hill’s EMEA school strategy for tiering, coverage and engagement with veterinary colleges

Execute the Hill’s Student Representative and staff feeding programs in schools

Grow endorsement by Key Thought Leaders through targeted programs with specialists and residents across EMEA and develop more effective ways to share key information

Support the development and localization of technical and educational assets (e.g., Clinical Evidence Reports, Point of View materials, seminars) with the latest scientific and clinical nutrition information

Serve as a subject matter expert for the EMEA marketing, regulatory and legal teams during the claims substantiation and approval processes

Represent Hill’s in the FEDIAF Nutrition Working Group, providing valuable input into nutrition discussion and monitoring for changes that could impact our portfolio

Support Hill’s position as global leader in science-based clinical nutrition through engagement with relevant European organisations and specialty colleges

Represent Hill’s as a speaker at both national and international congresses

Help with clinical study coordination

Collaborate with Hill’s global teams to represent needs in the region, discuss new initiatives and provide feedback on future innovations

Skills and Competencies:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strategic mindset and critical thinking skills

Strong business acumen

Ability to Influence internal and external stakeholders and work as part of a cross functional team

Strong personal leadership skills

Digital proficiency, skilled in using Google suite

Required Qualifications:

Board certification in veterinary clinical nutrition (preferred), or in small animal internal medicine with a strong interest in clinical nutrition

Minimum 6 years’ experience in small animal veterinary practice or academia, inclusive of time spent in residency training

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including high level of comfort and skill in public speaking

Fluency in English (written and oral)

Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years’ experience in animal health industry (corporate) roles, ideally including experience in customer-facing role(s)

Experience using AI-powered tools

Understanding of the regulatory environment in Europe, FEDIAF and PARNUTs

Strong network with KTLs and veterinary organizations in Europe

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