Veterinary Affairs Manager

Colgate Palmolive; México; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate Palmolive's Hill's Veterinary Affairs team in Mexico seeks a Professional Veterinary Affairs Manager to lead local strategy, accelerate growth, and strengthen market leadership through veterinary advocacy, digital programs, and key opinion leader partnerships.

You will collaborate with regional and local teams, drive education, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage partnerships with academic institutions, associations, and external experts to extend brand reach.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent required and clinically active.
• Minimum 4 years in clinical veterinary practice or a commercial veterinary setting.
• Advanced English proficiency in written and spoken form.
• Experience coaching and training teams.
• Self-starter with initiative and data-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Strategize with regional and local leadership to align PVA plans with commercial goals.
• Own the local PVA budget and fund high-return digital and educational programs.
• Drive professional digital engagement and key opinion leader partnerships.
• Serve as scientific expert for cross-functional teams and training of sales and veterinary staff.
• Cultivate relationships with veterinary associations and academic institutions.
• Ensure communications and partnerships comply with ethics and regulatory standards.

Skills

Clinical veterinary practice

Coaching and training

Data-driven

Advanced English

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

As the Professional Veterinary Affairs (PVA) Manager in Mexico, you will lead local strategy development to accelerate Hill’s commercial growth and secure market leadership. Reporting to regional leadership and partnering closely with local commercial teams, you will drive brand advocacy, professional engagement, and veterinary recommendation through targeted digital programs, key opinion leader partnerships, and educational initiatives. This pivotal position combines clinical expertise with strategic business execution, directly influencing revenue growth, customer joint business plans, and compliance across all local veterinary channels.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Latin America PVA Regional team and local commercial leadership to execute regional strategies, provide market insights, and align Joint Business Plans (JBP) with key commercial partners.
• Own and manage the local PVA functional budget, prioritizing high-return investments in digital engagement, educational programs, and event sponsorships that directly drive veterinary recommendations and product sales.
• Champion professional digital engagement through an integrated "Test and Learn" approach, utilizing digital tools, social media, and performance dashboards to elevate veterinary awareness and educational reach.
• Serve as the primary scientific expert for cross-functional teams, advising marketing on technical communications and delivering robust training to internal sales teams and veterinary professionals.
• Cultivate strategic relationships with key opinion leaders, veterinary associations, and academic institutions to maximize brand endorsement and ensure full implementation of global school programs.
• Ensure all veterinary communications, event execution, and institutional partnerships strictly adhere to corporate ethics, regulatory standards, anti-bribery policies, and CP Code of Conduct guidelines.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in clinical veterinary practice or a commercial veterinary business setting.
• Advanced English proficiency in both written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching and training teams
• Self-starter with high initiative and data driven aptitude

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or postgraduate specialization in Canine/Feline Nutrition or Business Administration.
• Proven track record in CPG or pet nutrition industry execution, including sales results management and Joint Business Planning (JBP).
• Proficiency in leveraging digital platforms and social media for professional engagement.