Veterinary Communications Manager - Great Lakes Region

Nestlé Purina North America; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 121,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America is seeking a Veterinary Communications Manager to bridge science, education and industry relations in veterinary medicine. The role educates veterinarians, students and staff while promoting Purina products and programs across campuses and clinics.

The VCM will travel 50-75% to engage with universities, PVCs and region managers, building Key Opinion Leader ties and elevating Purina's image in the veterinary profession nationwide.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent with active US veterinary license
• 1+ years in small animal private practice or internship
• 3+ years in private practice or similar industry preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Educate Purina associates on nutrition and veterinary topics
• Provide technical expertise and act as veterinary liaison cross-functionally
• Lead educational events for veterinarians and staff to support sales goals
• Build relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and veterinary groups
• Develop programs to increase Purina visibility in veterinary schools
• Promote trials of Purina products among students and teaching hospitals
• Roll out communications of Purina initiatives at universities

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent

Job description

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

This position is based in Columbus, OH, Cleveland, OH, or Cincinnati, OH

Imagine combining the excitement of premier veterinary and pet industry events with the opportunity to influence the future of veterinary medicine. At Purina, our Veterinary Communications Managers are passionate educators, relationship builders, and scientific ambassadors who engage with veterinarians, veterinary students, faculty, and industry leaders across the country.

The Veterinary Communications Manager (VCM) will provide direct technical support and expertise for VET sales and university to drive increased trial, usage, and recommendations of Purina products by veterinarians, veterinary students and veterinary staff and promote an elevation of Purina's image in the veterinary profession. This will occur on a regional level where they will maintain their relationships and align with PVCs and Region Managers. Additionally, this role promotes technical and scientific competency among veterinary sales personnel.

• Educate new and existing Purina associates on nutrition and related veterinary medicine topics
• Provide technical expertise, education, and act as Veterinary representative to Purina departments both internally and externally (cross-functionally and within universities)
• Execute educational events for veterinarians and veterinary hospital staff that support sales and marketing goals for increased trial, usage and recommendation of Purina products and programs
• Develop and build ongoing expertise through targeted Key Opinion Leader and veterinary group relationships, continuing education, and self-study (ex. AAHA, corporate accounts, AAVN, ACVIM, etc…)
• Manage programs that optimize visibility of Purina throughout assigned veterinary schools
• Promote and monitor trial Purina products by students, faculty, and teaching hospital
• Develop and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders in the veterinary community that will drive Purina’s image in the veterinary profession.
• Execute the rollout and ensure communications consistency of Purina initiatives at universities (ex. Purple Leash Program, Vet Support Mission)

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent
• 1+ years’ in a small animal private practice or an internship
• Must possess and maintain a current, active, unrestricted U.S. veterinary license in good standing

Other

• 3+ years’ experience in private practice or similar industry is preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills is preferred
• Willingness to travel 50-75% as business needs require

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets.

Salary: $121,043.16 to $167,262.90 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

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