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About Mars, Incorporated 

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

Responsibilities:

Royal Canin has an ambition to become the reference in health nutrition for cats and dogs.  Through this ambition we can improve the lives of cats and dogs through science, innovation and specialization.  

Scientific Communication has always played a critical role in the delivery of our scientific message to all stakeholders.  These stakeholders include internal stakeholders (associates) and external stakeholders include (but not limited to) veterinarians, Key Opinion Leaders, breeders, NGO’s and pet owners

The jobholder is responsible for the development of the local market scientific communication strategy and to ensure that this is aligned with the local market priorities.  

The jobholder is also responsible for the development and execution of training and scientific communication programs and materials for all stakeholders to support the sales goals of the business and help drive our brand reputation.

Key contribution areas include -
1. Develop the local Scientific Communication strategy
2. Develop/adapt all scientific communication materials and training modules for the local market
3. Develop and present technical/product/nutritional presentations to key internal and external stakeholders to disseminate information regarding Royal Canin, products and pet nutrition
4. Provide technical/product support to key areas of the business including Consumer Care, Regulatory Affairs and Marketing/Sales/Digital teams

Requirements:

Bachelor of Veterinary Science (or Equivalent)
In clinic experience (preferably 2+ years) as practitioner
Veterinary Industry Experience is desirable
Excellent communication and presentation skills (oral and written)
Excellent PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)
Ability to work independently but also able to function well as a team player
Veterinary/Scientific knowledge is important
Strong external veterinary and scientific networks

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.