Sr Manager, Professional Innovation

Colgate • Overland Park, KS

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

At Hill’s, our purpose is to transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, science-led nutrition, and the best and brightest people. If you’re interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets, we invite you to apply. Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hill’s mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition that’s a step ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together. As the US #1 Veterinarian recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient with 220+ veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health. GPVA plays an integral role in positioning Hill’s in the global profession as a scientific, innovative and credible partner who is engaged in improving the health of dogs and cats, and in supporting the profession. The Senior Manager, Professional Innovation is part of the Global Professional and Veterinary Affairs team (GPVA) and has primary responsibility for representing the voice of the veterinary profession from a global perspective in all aspects of innovation. This role reports to the Senior Director, Scientific Affairs & Innovation and gathers and leverages feedback from internal/external veterinary healthcare team members and works closely with colleagues in the global growth and innovation team (GGIT) and cross-functional partners, including Science & Technology (S&T), regulatory, legal, and regional/global PVA. This role supports innovation (Horizon 1-3) from ideation to product launch and deployment in the field, and holds responsibility for the medical architecture of one of Hill’s Innovation verticals.

Requirements

• DVM or equivalent degree
• 8+ years in primary veterinary practice, or 6+ years in residency training and practice if a veterinary specialist.
• Board certification alongside previous experience in the animal health industry.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in related sciences
• Board certification in veterinary clinical nutrition or internal medicine (with an emphasis on cats and dogs)

Responsibilities

• Act as the Technical Content SME to translate clinical study data from GCNC, Product Design & Research, and Innovation into core "Technical Scientific Logic".
• Hand off this medical blueprint via comprehensive Innovation Summaries and Clinical Evidence Reports (CERs) to the GPVA education & communication teams and Global Marketing.
• Deliver high-level technical content utilized for commercial and educational assets.
• Provide professional and key thought leader input to GGIT and S&T to support product ideation.
• Grow therapeutic nutrition, communicate product superiority, and exhibit scientific leadership as the architect developing "Gold Standard" nutritional protocols for complex segments.
• Define the medical logic that allows the veterinary profession to standardize care across hospitals.
• Gather global internal feedback and serve as the voice of the profession across all phases of innovation from concept to launch.
• Win the professions’ trust, usage, and recommendations by applying disease-centric strategies to grow Hill’s nutritional opportunities.
• Partner closely with the GGIT and global/regional PVA teams to support key therapeutic categories, build key thought leader advocacy, and execute global product launches.
• Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans that drive endorsement and recommendation of Hill’s products.
• Create materials and educational opportunities that inspire internal confidence in new products at launch.
• Keep product information up to date for selected focus areas.
• Serve as a Global Spokesperson by creating and delivering presentations that educate the veterinary healthcare team about the support behind Hill’s products.
• Communicate about innovative products at conferences/congresses and serve as a Medical Association Liaison and "Technical Expert" for top-to-top clinical discussions with specialized medical boards.
• Provide strategic input for long-term (H2/H3) innovation in respective categories.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• paid parental leave
• disability coverage
• participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree