Manager, Professional Innovation

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Job Number#173105 - Overland Park Kansas United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing 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.

At Hills we have a purpose to transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation science-led nutrition and the best and brightest people. If youre 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 Hills 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 thats 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 Hills 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 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 Hills Innovation verticals.

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 Hills 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 Hills 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 Hills 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.

Required Qualifications:

• DVM or equivalent degree

• 6 years in primary veterinary practice or 4 years in residency training and practice if a veterinary specialist.

• Board certification alongside previous experience in the animal health industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in related sciences

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

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $109600.00 - $155000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience qualifications and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses profit-sharing and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision basic life insurance paid parental leave disability coverage and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employees hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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 color 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.

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