Sr. Specialist, Professional Scientific Communications - Nutritional Science

Colgate; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

401(k) matching

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive and Hill's Pet Nutrition are seeking a Sr. Specialist, Professional Scientific Communications to translate nutritional science into compliant, high-impact communications for veterinary professionals. The role drives brand loyalty and requires leadership in global storytelling and assets approvals.

The position sits in a hybrid model with global teams, offering opportunities to influence scientific engagement and commercial strategy across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in marketing and strategic communications, including multi-channel content development and agency oversight or other relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Develop distinctive messaging and high-impact content to drive veterinary product recommendations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to create specialized assets for professional reach.
• Serve as an agile content creator, producing scientifically sound communications in response to market trends.
• Contribute to and execute global scientific communication strategies across diverse channels.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure accurate, compliant assets that protect brand positioning.
• Leverage digital platforms to distribute evidence and scale asset accessibility.
• Oversee end-to-end content approval in Veeva and coordinate with review teams to ensure timely execution.

Skills

Marketing communications

Content development

Multi-channel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or related field

MBA or MS degree

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.

Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Professional Scientific Communications - Nutritional Science

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 9/10/26

Hybrid

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number#176066 - Overland Park, 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 to transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, science-led nutrition, and the best and brightest people. If you're interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets,

Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hill's mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition that is a step 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.

Serving as the global team's scientific engagement and content lead within Global Professional & Veterinary Affairs (GPVA), the Senior Specialist, Professional Scientific Communications connects breakthrough nutritional science with commercial execution. This role transforms complex discoveries into compelling, digestible narratives and executes an evidence-based global communications strategy to build deep trust with veterinary healthcare professionals and drive brand loyalty. The primary objective is to translate scientific data into compliant, high-impact commercial assets and toolkits that demonstrate product superiority and secure active product recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop distinctive messaging and high-impact content that highlights product efficacy, clinical value, and competitive differentiation to drive veterinary product recommendations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Global Communications, Insights, Marketing) to create specialized assets that expand professional reach and address key business needs.
• Serve as an agile content creator, rapidly producing scientifically sound communications in response to market trends, new industry research, and competitive activations
• Contribute to and execute global scientific communication strategies across diverse channels to maximize brand impact within the veterinary community.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure all communication assets are technically accurate, aligned with business objectives, and protective of brand positioning.
• Leverage digital platforms (e.g., DCatalog, HillsVet Online) to distribute product superiority evidence and scale asset accessibility to internal and external stakeholders.
• Streamline scientific writing processes and expand global messaging reach by incorporating AI-driven tools, data syndication, and automated workflows in partnership with the Global Digital Team.
• Oversee end-to-end content approval in Veeva, coordinating with review teams to ensure compliant, timely execution while effectively managing brand risk.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in marketing and strategic communications, including multi-channel content development and agency oversight or other relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or MS degree, along with experience in the Pet Industry, Health, Pharmaceutical, or highly regulated CPG sectors
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) credential, equivalent veterinary nurse certification, or an advanced degree in Animal Nutrition / Companion Animal Sciences
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into commercial marketing communications within complex stakeholder environments
• Proven technical experience managing end-to-end content approval processes using Veeva or similar regulatory/compliance systems
• High digital aptitude with experience deploying AI-driven communication tools, automated workflows, or digital asset syndication platforms
• Experience managing cross-functional commercial collaboration, professional insights, and veterinary partnerships

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.

• 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 adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws (detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies)

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.

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