Veterinary Communications Manager - Great Lakes Region

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Columbus, OH

3d•$121,043 - $167,263•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is based in Columbus, OH, Cleveland, OH, or Cincinnati, OH. Imagine combining the excitement of premier veterinary and pet industry events with the opportunity to influence the future of veterinary medicine. At Purina, our Veterinary Communications Managers are passionate educators, relationship builders, and scientific ambassadors who engage with veterinarians, veterinary students, faculty, and industry leaders across the country. The Veterinary Communications Manager (VCM) will provide direct technical support and expertise for VET sales and university to drive increased trial, usage, and recommendations of Purina products by veterinarians, veterinary students and veterinary staff and promote an elevation of Purina's image in the veterinary profession. This will occur on a regional level where they will maintain their relationships and align with PVCs and Region Managers. Additionally, this role promotes technical and scientific competency among veterinary sales personnel.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent
1+ years’ in a small animal private practice or an internship
Must possess and maintain a current, active, unrestricted U.S. veterinary license in good standing

Nice To Haves

3+ years’ experience in private practice or similar industry is preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills is preferred
Willingness to travel 50-75% as business needs require

Responsibilities

Educate new and existing Purina associates on nutrition and related veterinary medicine topics
Provide technical expertise, education, and act as Veterinary representative to Purina departments both internally and externally (cross-functionally and within universities)
Execute educational events for veterinarians and veterinary hospital staff that support sales and marketing goals for increased trial, usage and recommendation of Purina products and programs
Develop and build ongoing expertise through targeted Key Opinion Leader and veterinary group relationships, continuing education, and self-study (ex. AAHA, corporate accounts, AAVN, ACVIM, etc…)
Manage programs that optimize visibility of Purina throughout assigned veterinary schools
Promote and monitor trial Purina products by students, faculty, and teaching hospital
Develop and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders in the veterinary community that will drive Purina’s image in the veterinary profession.
Execute the rollout and ensure communications consistency of Purina initiatives at universities (ex. Purple Leash Program, Vet Support Mission)