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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Director, Sci Affairs & Innovation - **Company:** Colgate Palmolive - **Location:** Overland Park, KS, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $245,000.0 - $275,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Databases, Learning Management Systems, Google Analytics, Mobile Application Software, Microsoft Office, Peer-To-Peer (P2P), Domo - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gn0y34 ## About the Role + DVM or equivalent + 6+ years of experience working as a veterinarian , with special interest and knowledge in small animal nutrition. + Experience in animal health industry roles (corporate practice) or in academia / education, including experience leading teams in a matrix organization. Preferred qualifications + Diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. + Previous experience in technical marketing, development and delivery of education to veterinary audiences or in training and coaching (of sales teams and/or veterinary professionals). + Previous specialisation or postgraduate courses in education or communication related fields; previous experience with digital LMS and other learning modalities. MS/PhD in related sciences. + **Digital Savvy:** Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google properties and mobile applications with the ability to adapt to a changing digital environment. Experience with Google Analytics and/or DOMO is a plus. + **Coaching:** Ability to coach veterinary professionals and internal teams in the use of digital tools and professional competency. + **Communication:** Exceptional technical and scientific writing skills; ability to communicate well-defined ideas effectively through public speaking. Actively listens and incorporates feedback to optimize outputs. + **Critical Thinking:** Strong assessment, questioning, and analytical skills to drive data-based decisions. + **Languages:** Fluent in English (oral and written); proficiency in another major European language is a plus. ## Description Technical Content & Product Development Support + Design the global strategies for professional technical content + Support the development of technical content and claims to support product launches, tailoring messages so that materials feel relevant and credible to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, academic institutions, and key accounts. + Provide nutritional oversight for all relevant product categories, review product concepts and formulations to ensure alignment with clinical evidence and regulatory expectations, and partner with cross-functional teams to plan innovations across the portfolio. + Participate in cross-functional or sprint teams as the nutritional science expert, anticipate clinical and customer impacts of formulation changes, and manage Claims Risk Governance Team (CRGT) technical support. + Lead a team of clinical technical experts and seamlessly integrate their expertise into the organization's strategic and operational business objectives. + Provide strategic input for long-term (H2/H3) innovation in all categories. Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy & Field Support + Support GTM strategies for new product launches and core products by shaping clinical positioning, messaging, educational content, technical FAQs, objection-handling guides, and field training. + Partner with Marketing and Sales to shape claims and proof points. + Prevent GTM timelines from slipping by providing rapid, and relevant clinical scientific input and ensuring frontline teams have fast, expert responses. Sustain Academic Partnerships & Key Thought Leader (KTL) Relationships + Cultivate and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with established KTLs across key specialties (such as oncology, GI/microbiome, derm, urinary/renal, mobility, feline medicine, and Small & Mini). + Support the global school strategy, manage KTL delegate strategies for key meetings, and support specific university programs like the K-State nutrition course classes. + Engage and educate global veterinary student associations, cultivating them as future product endorsers, and determine strategic goals for specialty colleges. + Maintain and regularly update the KTL database, tracking expertise, engagement history, and speaking preferences. Field Questions & Escalated Case Management + Provide rapid, context-aware, science-based support for complex clinical nutrition questions and coordinate nutrient information requests from external KTLs. + Collaborate with the Global Quality team on escalated case management, including clinical case reviews, adverse event reporting, unexplained mortality, or recall-related responses. + Help design case-based tools, resources, and training that reflect day to day clinical practice. Influencer Strategy & Speaking Engagements + Execute global influencer strategies to actively engage with experts, create advocacy, support & design KTL roundtables/boards and drive third-party endorsement. + Serve as a speaker and panelist for global and regional events, CE programs, and webinars, ensuring Hill's shows up with the right message and the right experts. Research, Feedback Initiatives & MMI Strategy + Design and manage initiatives like networking studies, first-to-know communications, in-clinic feeding experiences (ICFE; where appropriate), and KTL insight panels. + Synthesize insights from KTL engagements to inform product development, clinical messaging, and strategic decisions. + Decide the overall MMI strategy and sit on the MMI Board., + **Supervision:** Manages 3 Senior Managers of Professional Innovation, 1 Manager of Clinical Nutrition, 1 Associate PVA Manager, and 1 Professional Engagement Manager + **Reporting:** Direct report to the CVO. + **Key Partnerships:** Global Professional and Veterinary Affairs (GPVA), Regional/Country PVA, Global Customer Development, Global Marketing and Innovation, and Legal/Regulatory/Science and Technology teams., Our journey begins with our people-developing 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. 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