Global Senior Scientific Communications manager - Functional Complements (f/m/x)

Job Description

Job Description:

Segment : Royal Canin

Type of contract : Permanent (CDI)

Location : Aimargues near Montpellier, France

As a Global Senior Scientific Communications manager - Functional Complements, you will play a pivotal role in establishing Royal Canin as a credible, science‑driven leader in Supplements and Treats. You will design and lead the global scientific communications strategy, build trust with key internal stakeholders, and strengthen Royal Canin’s reputation externally-unlocking veterinary recommendation, which is critical to success in this growing category. This role sits at the intersection of science, communication, innovation, and influence, and offers a rare opportunity to build long‑term capabilities from the ground up.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Build and lead the global scientific communications strategy for Functional Complements, including KOL strategy and scientific forums participation

• Create a clear, compelling scientific narrative for Supplements and Treats as part of holistic nutritional programs

• Develop and oversee global scientific content for internal and external use, coordinating internal teams and external agencies

• Partner cross‑functionally with Portfolio, Activation, Marketing, R&D, and Communications teams to deliver aligned launches

• Support Regions and Markets in executing scientific communication and KOL strategies

• Contribute to science‑based positions, advisory boards, and post‑launch clinical cases to build thought leadership

• Act as a scientific spokesperson and trusted expert for internal and external stakeholders

• Manage scientific communications projects, budget contribution, and ways of working for the category

What profile we are looking for:

• Science degree in veterinary science, nutrition, food science, or biological sciences (highly desirable)

• 3–5 years’ experience in scientific communication, medical/technical education, or science‑based marketing

• Proven ability to translate complex scientific topics into impactful communications

• Experience influencing professionals, KOLs, or scientific communities

• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple fast‑paced initiatives

• Comfortable building processes and frameworks from scratch in new business areas

• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to influence without formal authority

• Proactive, collaborative, detail‑oriented, and driven to deliver results

What can you expect from Mars?

• You will work in a multicultural environment (more than 40 nationalities) and where your dog will be welcomed by more than 100 other Associates’ dogs at the office!

• You will work in a unique campus, which gathers more than 800 Associates working for: the international HQ, the French subsidiary, two laboratories, a kennel and a cattery with more than 200 cats & dogs, and finally the most important factory of the Royal Canin group

• Since 2015, no waste to landfill is made by the 16 Royal Canin factories in the world

• All Royal Canin products manufactured in Europe are ISO 14001 certified from design to factory gate