Gastrointestinal Research Scientist (HFX)

Nîmes - France

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Gastrointestinal Research Scientist (H/F/X)

Segment: Royal Canin

Location: Aimargues France ( nearby Montpellier)

Contract: Permanent (CDI)

At Royal Canin R&D the Research Team is responsible for the long-term innovation (4 years). It consists of science and technology experts that delivers solutions into new or improved products processes and services that enhance the health and wellbeing of every cat and dog and bring competitive advantage to Royal Canin. The team values a broad expertise and the diversity of scientific backgrounds.

The purpose of this role in the Core Health Research Team is to identify Innovative solutions on Gastrointestinal Health (nutritional products services diagnostics or functional complements) for healthy and sick pets and to communicate relevant scientific/technological findings to key business and external audiences.

What are we looking for

Doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM or equivalent) preferred.
MSc or PhD (preferred) where the person has developed an area of expertise in line with gastroenterology nutrition veterinary science animal science and/or animal physiology.
Post Doc or initial experience of 2 years of Research & Development in a corporate environment is a plus.
Excellent communication skills.
Fluency in English both verbal & written.

What will be your key responsibilities

To screen potential solutions build and manage approved research projects within the research program.

Being responsible for the full execution of research projects including idea generation protocol set up external research contracting ethical review regulatory checks budget and protocol follow up using processes in place within the Research team.
Engage with the Core Health Research team to generate and demonstrate new research hypothesis
Engage with the Predictive Research Team for the use of tools that can optimize the design and outcomes of clinical studies.
Engage with the Pet Professionals and PSR Demand teams to align ideas and projects with the support of the Research Senior Scientist.

Support the Design team regarding the scientific evaluation of new diagnostic tools devices and other service solutions for the wellbeing of cats and dogs in the field of research.

At the same time engage potential collaborations between Waltham and different Mars Petcare Units as appropriate (e.g. Mars Veterinary Health group Science & Diagnostics division) relevant to the Core Health Research team.

To communicate relevant scientific/technological findings to key business and external audiences through written works and oral presentation.

Being responsible for final internal reporting external scientific communication peer-reviewed publication and support for patent filing as needed.

To Deliver Innovative solutions implementable in Royal Canin product & service portfolio

Being responsible for the transfer of the solution to the Develop team and propose best route of implementation into the product.

What can you expect from Mars

Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus.

#LI-KD1 #mars #proudlymars #tomorrowstartstoday #royalcanin

Job Description:Gastrointestinal Research Scientist (H/F/X)Segment: Royal CaninLocation: Aimargues France ( nearby Montpellier)Contract: Permanent (CDI)At Royal Canin R&D the Research Team is responsible for the long-term innovation (4 years). It consists of science and technology experts that deliv...