Professional & Veterinary Affairs Manager DACH (mwd)

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Region
Job Number#170253 - Hamburg Hamburg Germany

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care Personal Care Home Care Skin Care and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive a caring innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people their pets and our planet. Guided by our core valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.

This role (located in Hamburg) is instrumental in the companys efforts to grow sales and market share by its focus on veterinary recommendation and Brand Recommended Used and Trusted Most Often (BRUT) leadership by providing education technical and business development support to the profession and by bringing veterinary insights to the company.

The PVAM DACH tailors the strategy provided by the Regional PVA director to the country situation and commercial grid in order to deliver Hills programs focused on all parts of the veterinary profession (schools students KTL practicing veterinarians (general and specialist) trade & professional associations nurses as well as internal audiences) integrates these programmes into each countrys commercial organisation and accomplishes the yearly KPI/goals set by division and the respective countrys GM.

Your responsibilities:

Lead the PVA Team:

• Setting SMART individual objectives and providing ongoing coaching and development with focus on our LIFT leadership principles and establishing a positive winning growth mindset for the DACH PVA team including to meet their KPIs

Technical & Scientific Affairs:

• Preparation and dissemination of scientific evidence-based information for internal and external audience to highlight the study-based foundation of Hills products and to leverage Hills product superiority

  • Establish and execute a Continuing Education strategy for veterinarians nurses and students including both online and offline events and focus on both technical practice/business development and communication topics

• Ensure that all Hills contacts and communications to customers and consumers consistently meet the professional ethical and regulatory standards demanded by the veterinary community and the corporation (incl. CP Code of Conduct FCPA anti-bribery pet food regulations etc)

Academic & Professional Affairs:

• Foster solid relationships and networks with key DACH professional associations Key Thought Leaders (KTL) and specialists at universities and in private practice to maximise the companys influence and impact.

• Lead Congress and Local Scientific Event strategy and design/planning process to grow professional awareness and engagement with Hills products and scientific superiority.

Long Term PVA Strategy:

• Champions all European professional digital initiatives leading to full implementation of all professional digital initiatives and increased engagement with Gen Y & Z

• Work with the region and input into innovations and technical requirements to effectively cascade to local markets for professional and consumer targeted usage.

• Active Participation in regional and divisional sprint / agile teams as required

Qualification/ Requirements:

• Basic qualifications include: DVM (or equivalent country qualification)

• Preferred qualifications include: MBA Diplomate in Internal Medicine or Nutritio

• Commercial experience in Hills or other commercial business

• Clinical experience in a veterinary practice (or similar)

• Strong network in the veterinary community including the local Small Animal Veterinary Association and KTL from Universities and private practice

• Good knowledge of the pet food business and the local veterinary industry/community

• Fluent in German and English additional language(s) a plus (preferably French or Italian)

• Experienced in leadership (Set strategic direction teamwork & collaboration Empowerment & Trust Consumer & Customer focused Influence/Negotiation Communicate Effectively Relationship Building)

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self is treated with respect and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin ethnicity age disability marital status veteran status (United States positions) or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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