Health Affairs Specialist

at  Mars

JOB DESCRIPTION:

International Division (InDi), is in Royal Canin the unit dedicated to the development of sales worldwide through a network of importers (80 markets, 120 million € NSV/year, 6 factories)
International Division has a clear transformation project to accelerate and develop local business through the creation of 4 Hubs across the globe.
The team includes Hub Managers and support functions as Corporate Affairs, Marketing (Demand), Supply Chain, P&O and Finance. As part of the HUB team, Health Affairs Specialist position will be a major co-pilot of the HUB accelerated growth. Acting as a demand co-pilot, the role assists the HUB Team in business development missions.
Royal Canin has an ambition to become the reference in health nutrition for cats and dogs. Through this ambition, we can improve the lives of cats and dogs through science-based nutrition, innovation, and individualization.
Health Affairs is a key enabler to support our Health through nutrition journey embedding our 50y of science and making her tangible among our stakeholders.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor in Veterinary Medicine, Bachelor of Veterinary Science or Master degree
• In clinic experience is a plus
• Veterinary Industry Experience desirable
• Gulf Arabic language mandatory
• Fluent in English

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

• Excellent communication and presentation skills (oral and written)
• Pack office
• Ability to work alone supervision but also able to function well as a team player
• Sales experience is a plus
• Evidence of external veterinary and scientific networks is a plus

Internal/external training and education:

• Training and empowerment internal and external stakeholders with technical/scientific and product information in the light of Category Story – Ex. Veterinarians, breeders, University, distributor’s team, new comers…)
• Translation and localization of scientific printed and digital materials and well as training content (e-learnings, webinars…)
• Keep up to date with all products launches and veterinary/scientific information (through continuing education) needed for the role.
• Develop partnership and a Vet student Ambassador program with all the Vet Universities of the perimeter.
• Serve as scientific spokesperson as required
• Provide technical/product support and represent Royal Canin at local conferences/exhibitions/ Congresses.
• Serve as scientific spokesperson with scientific and trade media as require

In line with InDi CA & HA strategy and meeting the needs of the local market priorities, driving brand reputation and sales ambition.
Create a local strategy for Health Affairs based on INDI Health Affairs directives and local adaptation based on priorities of the local unit

Internal/external training and education:

• Training and empowerment internal and external stakeholders with technical/scientific and product information in the light of Category Story – Ex. Veterinarians, breeders, University, distributor’s team, new comers…)
• Translation and localization of scientific printed and digital materials and well as training content (e-learnings, webinars…)
• Keep up to date with all products launches and veterinary/scientific information (through continuing education) needed for the role.
• Develop partnership and a Vet student Ambassador program with all the Vet Universities of the perimeter.
• Serve as scientific spokesperson as required
• Provide technical/product support and represent Royal Canin at local conferences/exhibitions/ Congresses.
• Serve as scientific spokesperson with scientific and trade media as required

Cross-functional collaboration and support:

• Support consumer care teams with veterinary/product quality issues/issues management as required
• collaborate closely with the critical stakeholders including International Division and International Division Health Affairs Team, and local teams including the ones from the distributor.
• Provide technical/product support to key areas of the business including Consumer Care, Regulatory Affairs and Marketing/Sales/Digital teams and support potential local crisis
• Support marketing/sales and digital teams during product launches/product focusses providing training and technical materials as required