Nordic Veterinary Partnership Lead

Nestle; Norway; Remote; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Purina in the Nordics is seeking a Nordic Veterinary Partnership Lead to combine scientific expertise with strategic influence across veterinary communities in Oslo, Copenhagen, or Stockholm.

You will drive advocacy, develop local veterinary strategies, and lead educational programs while collaborating with Marketing, Regulatory, Legal, and Veterinary Affairs. A veterinary background and Nordic language skills with English are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinarian with strong animal health and nutrition background.
• Experience building relationships with veterinary professionals, universities, and key opinion leaders.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver educational programs and lectures.

Responsibilities

• Drive advocacy and recommendation of Purina products within the veterinary and breeder community.
• Develop and execute local veterinary advocacy strategies.
• Lead and develop educational and training programs focused on pet nutrition.
• Manage and expand the Purina University engagement programme.
• Build and nurture relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and veterinary schools.

Skills

Veterinary practice

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Nordic languages

English proficiency

Education

Veterinary degree (DVM)

Job description

Shape the future of pet nutrition across the Nordics

At Purina, we are passionate about enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them. Every day, our products, expertise, and innovations help millions of pets live healthier and happier lives.

We are now looking for a Nordic Veterinary Partnership Lead to join our Nordic Veterinary Affairs team. This is an exciting opportunity for a veterinarian who wants to combine scientific expertise, relationship building, and strategic influence to strengthen Purina's position within the veterinary community across the Nordics.

In this role, you will be instrumental in building trust, driving advocacy, and delivering educational initiatives that support both veterinary professionals and the continued growth of the Purina business. You can be based at one of our Nordic offices, located in Oslo, Copenhagen, or Stockholm, depending on your preference and proximity.

A day in the life of a Nordic Veterinary Partnership Lead

As Nordic Veterinary Partnership Lead, you will work closely with veterinary professionals, universities, key opinion leaders, breeders, and internal stakeholders across the Nordic organization.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Driving advocacy and recommendation of Purina products within the veterinary and breeder community.
• Developing and executing local veterinary advocacy strategies.
• Leading and developing educational and training programs focused on pet nutrition.
• Managing and expanding the Purina University engagement programme.
• Building and nurturing relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, veterinary schools, and strategic stakeholders.
• Supporting internal teams through scientific expertise and nutritional training.
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities and partnerships, including emerging channels and industry stakeholders.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Regulatory, Legal, and Veterinary Affairs.

What will make you successful?

We believe you are a qualified veterinarian with a strong passion for animal health and nutrition.

In addition, you bring:

• Approximately five years of experience working in clinical veterinary practice.
• Strong understanding of the Nordic veterinary landscape and veterinary business environment.
• Experience delivering training, lectures, presentations, or educational programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine interest in nutrition and scientific communication.
• Strong communication skills in at least one Nordic language (Swedish, Danish, or Norwegian) as well as English.

Beyond your professional experience, you are a proactive and entrepreneurial individual who enjoys building strong relationships and positively influencing stakeholders. You are naturally curious and continuously seek opportunities to learn, grow, and improve. You thrive in a collaborative Nordic and international environment, and you are motivated by making a meaningful difference for pets, pet owners, and veterinary professionals through your expertise and engagement.

It is a plus if you also have:

• Additional qualifications or certifications in nutrition.
• Experience from the pet care industry.
• Commercial awareness and experience working with external partners or customer-facing activities.

Why Purina?

At Purina, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pet health while working in a dynamic and collaborative international environment.

You will join a team that values curiosity, initiative, collaboration, and continuous learning. As the veterinary landscape evolves, you will play a key role in shaping educational programs, strengthening external partnerships, and supporting future growth across the region.

We offer attractive benefits, development opportunities, and the chance to build a career within one of the world's leading food and pet care companies.