Job Description:

The Health Affairs Manager is responsible for effectively implementing and continuously improving the scientific communication and engagement activities in their respective cluster. 

The jobholder is responsible of sharing knowledge about clinical nutrition both in written form and orally to varying audiences both internally and externally, to support Royal Canin activation plans across all channels of the business.

The jobholder nurtures powerful relationships with important stakeholders through consulting and active collaboration. 

The Health Affairs Manager acts as an internal scientific advisor, delivering internal training and education, and ensuring a robust technical and scientific knowledge base across teams and functions, particularly customer-facing roles.

What are we looking for?

ESSENTIAL:

DVM degree, or an equivalent Graduate University Degree in Animal Biology, Food Science Engineering, Food Safety or Human NutritionVery good knowledge of canine and feline nutrition, particularly in a veterinary clinical contextVery good presentation and communication skills, particularly to a scientific audienceFluent In English, native level proficiency in Finnish

HIGHLY PREFERRED:

Extensive computer skills with Microsoft Office proficiencyStrong organizational skills and attention to detailExperience in scientific stakeholders' management Experience in scientific communication, veterinary professional training, or equivalent, considered as an asset

What will be your key responsibilities?

Deliver internally and externally Scientific education in the cluster:

Implement as part of the Cluster Health Affairs team the development of all scientific communication materials and trainings for the AssociatesProvide the necessary technical/ product support by adapting and producing content and materials on the respective platforms, provide trainings for external stakeholders (consumers, veterinarians, veterinary technicians/nurses, students, breeders)Provide technical/product support to key areas of the business in particular customer-facing teams (field sales, Consumer Care), Demand teams, and other functions ad hocBuild and leverage Royal Canin Academy plan for the cluster to drive product recommendations

Collaborate with the internal stakeholders:

Implement the Scientific Communications Activation Programs in alignment with Demand teams for Executional ExcellenceParticipate actively to the European regional Health affairs community, sharing best practices and learning new capabilitiesSupport our Consumer Care associates in answering complex questions and enquiries in order to drive pet owners’ experienceReview scientific communication material as needed for marketing and digital communication

Secure Scientific review, validation and Approval of Contents:

In line with the agreed Contents Operating Model, endorse the responsibility of the content verification process user for agreed set of materialsValidate the market assets in line with the process and check their level of substantiation, tone of voice and scientific relevanceMore particularly check accuracy, the associated substantiation level, and level of risk, in accordance with our Corporate, Branding and Editorial guidelines

Enhance Scientific Influence and Product experience externally:

Contribute to the ad hoc implementation, review, and communications of product field trials so that scientific impact is maximized (when applicable)Ensure high level of academic excellence by delivering scientific and nutrition presentations at vet schools- vet universities, and conferences in various formats in clinical nutrition towards all our relevant stakeholders  Represent Royal Canin at local conferences/exhibitions, scientific spokesperson with specific media, when necessaryContribute to the implementation of the strategy to manage Key Opinion Leaders and Key influencer relationships, processes, resources to drive our categoryDeliver agreed initiatives increasing the reach of our messaging vis a vis KOLs such as Specialists, Veterinary School/University Academic leaders, Influential veterinary professional associations and scientific societies/groupsProvide delivery of technical /scientific articles for trade magazines/ vet media in coordination with the Demand teamsWhere agreed, represent scientific interests of Royal Canin to industry groups and trade associations where appropriate in collaboration with Regulatory Affairs, Public Affairs and in coordination with the Corporate Affairs Director

What can you expect from Mars?Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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