Royal Canin
Pet & Product Science Senior Manager (M/F/X)
Aimargues, フランス共和国
Everything we do is driven by our passion for pets. Across every role and every location around the world, our teams are united by a shared purpose: creating A Better World For Pets. As a truly pet-centric company, we put pets at the heart of everything—from the products we create to the care and expertise we bring to our work. Whether you’re in R&D, manufacturing, customer care, or any of the corporate functions, your contributions make a direct impact on the health of pets everywhere. We’re also deeply committed to the growth and development of our associates, offering opportunities to learn, innovate, and make a difference every day.
- Job Type: varies
- Level: mid-level
- Travel: varies
- Average Salary: $63K-$96K
Success Profile
What makes a successful Pet & Product Science Senior Manager (M/F/X) 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
What I love most about Royal Canin is how pet-centric we are—everything we do revolves around improving the lives of pets. It’s not just about creating high-quality products; it’s about living our purpose every day. At the same time, Royal Canin invests in us as associates, helping us grow, develop our skills, and find real meaning in our work. It’s inspiring to be part of a global team that prioritizes both pet health and personal development.
Christina Sermak-Frankowski People & Organization Director, Learning & Culture
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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