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Pet & Product Science Senior Manager (M/F/X)

Segment : Royal Canin

Type of contract : Permanent

Location : Aimargues near Montpellier, France

Pet & Product Science Senior Manager is a pivotal role in driving scientific integrity and product excellence, while contributing to the well-being of pets everywhere. This role involves leading a team while promoting collaboration to meet strategic objectives.

What profile we are looking for?

Education & Experience:

• Degree in Veterinary Medicine with a PhD in Animal Nutrition or a related field preferred.
• Over 5 years experience in Animal Health, Pet Care, or veterinary applied research, with a proven track record in team management in a scientific context in a large corporation.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills with ability to convey scientific information to diverse audiences and build networks within professional associations
• Fluency in English is essential
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Team Leadership: Set individual objectives, conduct performance reviews, and provide coaching to develop a cohesive and high-performing team.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with Global Marketing to align scientific insights with market needs, ensuring Royal Canin remains a leader in health nutrition.
• Scientific Communication: Enhance the quality of scientific content and deliver impactful toolkits for our internal scientific community, while engaging with external stakeholders at congresses and publications.
• Regulatory Affairs: Ensure timely delivery of product claims dossiers and optimize claims substantiation to navigate regulatory challenges effectively.
• Research Collaboration: Identify opportunities for long-term scientific research and assess project deliverables to enhance product performance and innovation.

What can you expect from Mars?

• At Mars, we believe in a relationship of mutual trust, dignity and respect between our company and Associates that is more meaningful than the standard employer/employee relationship.
• As Associates, we can expect to be respected, supported and valued as individuals, to be treated fairly and equitably.
• You will work in a multicultural environment (more than 40 nationalities) and where your dog will be welcomed by more than 100 other Associates’ dogs at the office! 
• You will work in a unique campus, which gathers more than 800 Associates working for: the international HQ, the French subsidiary, two laboratories, a kennel and a cattery with more than 200 cats & dogs, and finally the most important factory of the Royal Canin group 
• A unique and ideal work environment to become the leader in health through nutrition for cats and dogs!

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