Royal Canin
Corporate Affairs Director
Shanghai, Chine
Tout ce que nous faisons est guidé par notre passion pour les animaux. À travers chaque rôle et chaque site dans le monde, nos équipes sont unies par une mission commune : créer un Monde Meilleur pour les Animaux. En tant qu’entreprise véritablement centrée sur les animaux, nous plaçons les animaux au cœur de tout—des produits que nous développons aux soins et à l’expertise que nous apportons à notre travail. Que vous soyez en R&D, en production, au service client ou dans l’une de nos fonctions corporate, vos contributions ont un impact direct sur la santé des animaux partout dans le monde. Nous sommes également profondément engagés envers la croissance et le développement de nos collaborateurs, offrant des opportunités d'apprendre, d'innover et de faire la différence chaque jour.
- Job Type: varies
- Level: mid-level
- Travel: varies
- Average Salary: $63K-$96K
Success Profile
What makes a successful Corporate Affairs Director at Royal Canin? We look for the right mix of the following traits when speaking with you.
- Analytical
- Curious
- Efficient
- Responsible
- Results-driven
- Team player
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Purpose
Connect your passion for pets to the purpose: A Better World For Pets
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Health & Wellbeing
A comprehensive focus on your individual health & wellbeing
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Inclusion
A place where you can belong and be yourself
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Career development
Professional learning offerings, annual personal development plans, Mars University
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Attractive total rewards
Your financial wellbeing through a competitve salary and bonus plan
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Focus on sustainability
We invest in you so you can make a better world
Ce que j’aime le plus chez Royal Canin, c’est à quel point nous sommes centrés sur les animaux—tout ce que nous faisons tourne autour de l’amélioration de la vie des animaux. Il ne s’agit pas seulement de créer des produits de haute qualité, mais de vivre notre mission au quotidien. En même temps, Royal Canin investit en nous, les collaborateurs, en nous aidant à grandir, à développer nos compétences et à donner un véritable sens à notre travail. C’est inspirant de faire partie d’une équipe mondiale qui met la santé des animaux et le développement personnel au cœur de ses priorités.
Christina Sermak-Frankowski Directrice People & Organization, Learning & Culture
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Marketing or related field.
- 15+ years of experience in Corporate Affairs with strong tracked record in Government Affairs.
- Leading experience in public relations, public affairs, reputation management, policy, Government/Regulatory Affairs and crisis management.
- 5 years+ experience as people leader. Experience of managing diverse and experienced team of functional expert.
- Have sufficient knowledge about pet industry/nutrition/health care.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills Fluent English.
- Ability to build trusting relationships and influence with internal associates and other key stakeholders to reinforce communication. Comfortable in a diverse, multinational organization.
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Drive and expand the scope of Corporate Affairs for the Royal Canin China business, build and protect the Royal Canin Corporate Reputation and share of voice, for the Royal Canin unit and for China.
- Communicate, engage and influence a broad range of internal and external stakeholders at the unit level, including associates, government/regulators, non-governmental organizations, industry associations, academia, key opinion formers, and communities.
- Develop and drive the business’ communications, public relations, community affairs, scientific affairs, consumer care and corporate social responsibility activities in alignment with corporate policies in the local unit and through specific segment needs.
- Develop and execute an external stakeholder and government strategy that supports the Royal Canin China digital commerce strategy, a priority under the unit growth strategy.
- Develop the strategy and approach in consultation with RC China Leadership Team, prioritize local unit and government issues important to the company, and shape them appropriately.
- Develop the Royal Canin scientific key opinion leaders strategy, enhance internal and external reputation by identifying, interpreting, and influencing the emerging scientific environment.
- Strategically build up education program and nutrition knowledge excellence internally and externally, to contribute in business growth.
- As required lead local crisis management, and escalate using Mars’ CALM process. Represent the China business unit during a crisis on the Corporate Crisis Response Team. Anticipate, manage and coordinate responses to issues that hold the potential to affect the company’s image, reputation and stakeholder positioning.
- Advise and guide the business regarding external/internal threats and opportunities and create strategies to protect, enhance and/or accelerate business strategies.
- Ensure CA strategy is aligned with Mars Incorporated overarching strategy and Five Principles and customized to local specifications as well as representing local perspective and interests into corporate position and policy development as appropriate.
- Lead RC China CA team by driving ambition, priorities and performances.
- Demonstrate and role model high performance collaboration behaviors.
- Inspire and develop the Royal Canin China CA team, to ensure they continue to grow as professionals and expand their areas of expertise.
- Ensure that succession pipeline is in place. Drive a culture of engagement, inclusion and diversity within the team.
- As member of China LT, strongly contribute to the Royal Canin shaping Health ambition. Create collaborative relationships with other RC unts/functions/ONE Mars CA.
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.
- Mutual 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.