Academic Affairs Manager

Hill's Pet Nutrition; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 109,600 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Hill's Pet Nutrition, part of Colgate-Palmolive, seeks an Academic Affairs Manager to be the field-based liaison with Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Technician Schools. You will provide education and influence to ensure students, faculty and house officers have the knowledge to confidently feed and recommend Hill's products.

Based from home near Kansas City with virtual and in-person coverage, this role travels 2–3 nights per week to 6–7 veterinary colleges across surrounding

Qualifications

• Doctorate in veterinary medicine (DVM, VMD or equivalent).
• 4+ years of clinical practice experience.
• Current, active veterinary license in at least one state.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Technician Schools to provide education and resources.
• Travel 2–3 nights per week to cover 6-7 colleges across surrounding states.

Skills

DVM

Clinical practice

Active license

Driver license

Google Suite

Education

DVM / VMD or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number #174625 - Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

At Hill’s we have a purpose. Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through groundbreaking innovation, outstanding nutrition, and the best and brightest people.

Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering dedication to pet nutrition, Hills’ mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in crafting nutrition that’s ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together. As the US #1 Veterinarian Recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient with 220+ veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health.

The Academic Affairs Manager role is a field-based role within Hill's US Professional and Veterinary Affairs (PVA) Team, a team that serves as Hill's direct connection to the veterinary profession and the broader animal health industry. Members of the Academic Affairs Manager (AAM) Team are the direct point of contact between the company and Colleges of Veterinary Medicine (CVMs) and Veterinary Technician Schools (VTS). This position reports to the Professional Strategic Initiatives Manager-Schools. Academic Affairs Managers engage with key contacts in schools providing education and influence that ensures students, faculty, house officers and school staff have the knowledge and tools needed to confidently feed and recommend Hill's products.

Their work ultimately ensures Hill's is positioned as a valuable and trusted partner providing scientific, evidence-based advancements in the field of nutrition and demonstrating dedication to transforming the lives of people and their pets.

Based on your home office in or near Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago or Denver and surrounding area providing both virtual and in-person coverage to 6-7 veterinary colleges in the surrounding states, as assigned. Overnight travel is required, with an average of 2-3 nights per week, but will vary week to week.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate Professional degree in veterinary medicine (DVM, VMD or equivalent)
• At least 4+ years of clinical practice experience required; current, active license to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state.
• Licensed Medical Veterinarian in
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State in the US

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong work ethic, professional appearance and demeanor, high integrity.
• Excellent relationship building and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).
• Self-motivated and highly competitive.
• Business and leadership skills.
• Passion for working with students and/or in an academic environment.
• Experience in academic, corporate (animal health industry) and/or sales roles.
• Ability to relocate for career advancement.
• Able to work independently to handle a fast paced schedule with irregular hours and to handle travel within geography/region. Able to fulfill travel requirements of the position (on average 2-3 nights per week, but will vary).
• Excellent business presentation skills, strong verbal, written, and virtual communication
• Excellent skills in influence and negotiation
• Excellent interpersonal skills, phenomenal teammate
• Excellent planning and priority setting Digital proficiency Google suite proficiency (i.e, Sheets, Slides, Docs)

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range $109,600.00 - $155,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• paid parental leave
• disability coverage
• participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours)
• 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year)
• Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.