Sr. Specialist, Professional Scientific Communications - Nutritional Science

Colgate•Overland Park, KS

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Serving as the global team's scientific engagement and content lead within Global Professional & Veterinary Affairs (GPVA), the Senior Specialist, Professional Scientific Communications connects breakthrough nutritional science with commercial execution. This role transforms complex discoveries into compelling, digestible narratives and executes an evidence-based global communications strategy to build deep trust with veterinary healthcare professionals and drive brand loyalty. The primary objective is to translate scientific data into compliant, high-impact commercial assets and toolkits that demonstrate product superiority and secure active product recommendations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or related field
6+ years of experience in marketing and strategic communications, including multi-channel content development and agency oversight or other relevant experience

Nice To Haves

MBA or MS degree, along with experience in the Pet Industry, Health, Pharmaceutical, or highly regulated CPG sectors
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) credential, equivalent veterinary nurse certification, or an advanced degree in Animal Nutrition / Companion Animal Sciences
Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into commercial marketing communications within complex stakeholder environments
Proven technical experience managing end-to-end content approval processes using Veeva or similar regulatory/compliance systems
High digital aptitude with experience deploying AI-driven communication tools, automated workflows, or digital asset syndication platforms
Experience managing cross-functional commercial collaboration, professional insights, and veterinary partnerships

Responsibilities

Develop distinctive messaging and high-impact content that highlights product efficacy, clinical value, and competitive differentiation to drive veterinary product recommendations.
Partner with cross-functional teams (Global Communications, Insights, Marketing) to create specialized assets that expand professional reach and address key business needs.
Serve as an agile content creator, rapidly producing scientifically sound communications in response to market trends, new industry research, and competitive activations
Contribute to and execute global scientific communication strategies across diverse channels to maximize brand impact within the veterinary community.
Collaborate across functions to ensure all communication assets are technically accurate, aligned with business objectives, and protective of brand positioning.
Leverage digital platforms (e.g., DCatalog, HillsVet Online) to distribute product superiority evidence and scale asset accessibility to internal and external stakeholders.
Streamline scientific writing processes and expand global messaging reach by incorporating AI-driven tools, data syndication, and automated workflows in partnership with the Global Digital Team.
Oversee end-to-end content approval in Veeva, coordinating with review teams to ensure compliant, timely execution while effectively managing brand risk.