Global Veterinary Scientific Communications Manager

Colgate; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive seeks a Manager of Professional Scientific Communications in Nutritional Science for Hill’s Pet Nutrition. The role focuses on translating clinical nutrition science into high-impact narratives for veterinary professionals.

Travel up to 10% and a hybrid work model are expected as you bridge R&D with commercial outcomes. You will align scientific messaging with business objectives, work with cross-functional teams, and drive regional/global communications strategies that support

Qualifications

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent doctoral degree in veterinary medicine.
• 4+ years of experience in the veterinary industry or related experience, with a proven track record of influencing global or regional strategy.
• 3+ years of clinical veterinary practice

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute high-impact communication strategies, global narratives, and tailored assets for therapeutic categories that engage veterinary professionals across the clinical spectrum.
• Ensure all scientific claims and communications are clinically sound, technically accurate, commercially compelling, and competitively differentiated.
• Analyze global veterinary market trends, clinical gaps, and competitive intelligence to generate actionable commercial insights that inform future communication strategies.
• Lead the Scientific Communications performance tracker to evaluate quarterly metrics, optimize communication channels, and maximize commercial impact.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams (R&D, Legal, Regulatory) and regional markets to align scientific messaging with business objectives while mitigating compliance risks.
• Establish and document critical path processes and cross-functional workflows using the RACI framework to drive organizational clarity and alignment.
• Provide strategic guidance and facilitate the sharing of clinical nutrition expertise across functions, time zones, and matrixed global teams.

Education

DVM, VMD, or equivalent doctoral degree in veterinary medicine

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive seeks a Manager of Professional Scientific Communications in Nutritional Science for Hill’s Pet Nutrition. The role focuses on translating clinical nutrition science into high-impact narratives for veterinary professionals.

Travel up to 10% and a hybrid work model are expected as you bridge R&D with commercial outcomes. You will align scientific messaging with business objectives, work with cross-functional teams, and drive regional/global communications strategies that support