Corporate SRA Director – Health & Nutrition

Job Description:

Join Our Team: Corporate SRA Director – Health & Nutrition

At Mars, we are driving forward innovative solutions to shape the future of health and nutrition. The emerging science in this field is critical in guiding regulatory decisions and shaping policy. As a leader in this space, we are seeking a Corporate SRA Director – Health & Nutrition to partner with our business and ensure we are proactively navigating these shifts to achieve our ambitious goals.

About the Role
The Corporate SRA Director – Health & Nutrition will work closely with our teams across the business, leading the charge on key scientific and regulatory topics, ensuring Mars is ready to meet the demands of the future. This role focuses on horizon scanning, staying ahead of regulatory changes, and developing strategic tools to enhance SRA capabilities across the company.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• SRA Subject Matter Expertise: Focus on key health & nutrition areas that require a cross-segment SRA approach to safeguard Mars' operations and open new business opportunities. Ensures a high level of internal and external connectivity.

• Emerging Topics: Stay ahead of issues like ultra-processed foods, the gut-brain axis, and nutrient density, ensuring Mars is a leader in these important spaces.

• Issues/Opportunity Management: Identify and communicate emerging issues and opportunities, driving proactive action across teams including development, deployment and communication of Mars SRA positions, advocacy tools, and topic specific resources.

• Cross-functional Leadership: Lead collaboration with various internal stakeholders across different business units to develop and implement SRA strategies, ensuring a unified, science-based approach in international fora.

• External Network Management: Cultivate relationships with key external networks internationally to ensure Mars' SRA agenda is informed by the latest scientific and regulatory advancements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Educational Background: A minimum BSc in nutrition, food science, veterinary sciences, or a related field. A preferred MSc or PhD in nutrition or a closely related field.

• Experience: At least 10 years in SRA, with deep knowledge of scientific and regulatory trends in human and/or pet food health and nutrition.

• Skills: Experience in horizon scanning, managing large programs, and building strategic external networks. Proven ability to work cross-functionally and drive large-scale initiatives.

What you can expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse, talented teams driven by The Five Principles

• Lead with purpose in a company that’s shaping the world we want tomorrow.

• Access best-in-class learning and development, including Mars University and leadership coaching.

• Receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of health and nutrition at Mars, while working with a passionate team of experts. You’ll be at the forefront of science and regulation, helping to ensure Mars is always prepared for what’s next.

If you are ready to make a real impact and drive change, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and become part of a team committed to health & nutrition.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.