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Clinical Trials Manager, Royal Canin NA (North America)

The Clinical Trials Manager is the steward/guardian of the science supporting Royal Canin diets and claims in North America.  Evidence-based nutrition is vital to the success of our diets and the health of cats and dogs.

What are we looking for?

• DVM/VMD or equivalent from AVMA-accredited veterinary college

• Valid, current veterinary practice license

• Minimum 3 years clinical experience or equivalent

• Demonstrated experience in:

- leveraging science (ex: publications, internal reports, trial

results) to deploy for business benefit (e.g. product innovations or

claims)

- design and manage research projects and clinical trials

- working with SRA/Legal teams to develop claims support

- computer hardware (Windows laptop, iPad, iPhone), software

(Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams),

and Internet.

• Proven ongoing learning to develop industry skills and stay current with advances in science, medicine, and the veterinary profession.

• Preference for board certification in nutrition or small animal internal medicine

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, experience with public speaking and teaching

• Ability to travel 30-40% (International travel also required)

What will be your key responsibilities?

Clinical Trials Strategy

• Liaise with Royal Canin Global Scientific Affairs, Global R&D and Scientific Affairs teams from other Mars subsidiaries as needed to collaborate on projects, share information and provide input, representing the RCNA market perspective.

• Work with RCNA scientific communication teams to align regional clinical trial activity with global projects, identifying gaps vs. needs to develop strategic plan/roadmap meeting regional market needs.

• Develop and launch RCNA clinical trials strategy, in conjunction with global teams.

• Lead and responsible for the planning, implementation and conduct of regional studies (clinical trials, observational studies/reports, post-launch trials, etc.) that are performed specifically for the RCNA business to meet agreed upon timelines and budget.

• Present at veterinary conferences and other internal/external meetings to explain the science behind our products.

• Communicate RCNA clinical trials strategy objectives and results back to business leaders.

• Serve as the gatekeeper for all external clinical trial requests and scientific partnerships within the RCNA market, ensuring that investments made are aligned with our strategic business and scientific needs.

Resident Support Program Management/Administration

• Communicate and collaborate with key industry partners regarding regional resident programs including ACVD and ACVIM.

• Develop and deliver content relevant to resident journey in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders/subject matter experts.

• Program oversight & administration including communication directly with participants (i.e. residents).

• Communicate program objectives and results back to business leaders. ​

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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