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Mars UK • Waltham, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Global Equine Science & Nutrition Director, Mars Horsecare

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top 3 scores:
94%

Location flexibility

91%

Hours flexibility

90%

Autonomy

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Job Description

Job Description:

Global Equine Science & Nutrition Director - Mars Horsecare

Based in Milton Keynes, UK, or Dallas, US - hybrid working arrangement with a variable level of travel required

Purpose & Scope:

Over the last few decades Mars has helped to improve the health, behaviour, welfare and performance of horses globally through its portfolio of products and services and involvement with equine charities, as well as the impactful relevant research it has undertaken in collaboration with experts in universities and institutes around the world.

We are now seeking an enthusiastic equine veterinary researcher with a strong interest in nutrition to join the company and to continue to developand manage the Mars equine research strategy and project portfolio through collaborations with family stakeholders, external partners and key opinion leaders. They will have the opportunity to develop and deliver the equine research strategy in line with Mars Horsecare businessrequirements and to undertake external activities, including presenting at key equine conferences, to help support Mars Horsecare’s purpose of Making a better world for horses. Working alongside Mars Horsecare’s senior leadership team the role holder will also have the chance to input into business strategy, support product and claim development where relevant, and provide associate training as well as veterinary and nutritional support to key customers when required. They will also be involved in various activities relating to the Mars equine ecosystem.

Working initially with the current Director of Equine Science & Nutrition, Dr Pat Harris, who will provide appropriate mentoring and support, this is a unique opportunity for the right individual to have a global impact on the equine industry.

Key Criteria:

  • The role holder needs to be an equine veterinarian with a PhD or similar post-graduate qualification who has preferably worked in one or more of the key areas of equine nutrition, equine endocrinology, equine exercise physiology, equine ageing or laminitis.

In addition, the right candidate will have;

  • A strong interest in equine nutrition and the enabling role it can play in health, performance and disease.

  • Proven ability to operate as an individual, as well as a contributor

  • Proven experience of managing research projects and supervising PhD students

  • Proven skills in the planning, organising, supervising, publishing and presenting of research projects.

  • Good influencing, communication (written and verbal), and problem-solving skills

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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.

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Sabbaticals
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Bank holiday swaps

We asked employees of Mars UK what it's like to work there, and this is what they told us.

Location flexibility
94%
Employees are very happy with their working location freedom
Hours flexibility
91%
Employees are very happy with the flexibility in the hours they work
Benefits
84%
Employees are very happy with the benefits their company offers
Work-life balance
80%
Employees feel that they can switch off quite easily from work
Role modelling
81%
Employees feel that flexible working is part of the culture
Autonomy
90%
Employees feel they have complete autonomy over getting their work done

Additional employee ratings
(these do not contribute to the FlexScore®)

Diversity
75%
Employees feel that the diversity is good and there are continued efforts to improve it
Inclusion
78%
Employees feel that the culture supports equity and inclusivity well
Culture
86%
Employees feel like it is a really great environment to work in
Mission
84%
Employees feel very excited about and aligned with the company mission
Salary
70%
Employees feel that their salary is good and matches the value they bring

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