Health and Science Specialist - WA
We are seeking a highly skilled Health and Science Specialist to join our team in Perth, working on a 4 or 5-day week basis. This role will report directly into the Melbourne-based Health and Science Manager.
The Health and Science Team consists of four veterinarians and one veterinary technologist across ANZ. Each HSAS (Health and Science Affairs Specialist) has key internal and external stakeholders with whom they liaise on various projects, campaigns, and events, as well as projects they individually lead and are responsible for.
In the organisation, the role of the HSAS is to lead initiatives that have a strong scientific focus for the broader team and, in other instances, provide support on initiatives where veterinary consultancy may be more beneficial. The HSAS is considered a wealth of knowledge on pet health and nutrition across the organisation.
Externally, the HSAS will play a large role in delivering accurate and consistent scientific messaging at seminars, events, and conferences to a large variety of stakeholders, such as customers, veterinarians, breeders, and university students. The role will involve around 25% time traveling.
* Master's degree in Veterinary Science and current registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Board of WA.
* Minimum 5 years' clinical experience with strong networks of veterinary specialists and professionals in Perth and surrounds.
* A people person who enjoys educating and helping others learn and building relationships.
* A confident presenter and speaker amongst various audiences.
* A commercially-minded planner who can prioritise workload and has a level of comfort in ambiguity.
* A motivated individual with initiative and ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team.
* Proficient computer skills and ideally experienced with Microsoft Teams.
* A valid WA driver's license.
* ANZCVS membership is highly regarded.
Key Responsibilities:
* Participate in cross-functional teams and undertake scientific reviews of marketing, education, and training materials targeted at our key audiences.
* Support our Consumer Care Team with advice and guidance on complicated nutrition cases.
* Create and deliver product and nutrition training for new associates, consumer care advisors, sales representatives, and university ambassadors.
* Deliver nutrition training and develop digital education resources for key vet and retail accounts and universities throughout WA and on occasion in other Australian states.
* Engage with media on occasion, including written media and participating in social media initiatives to broadly educate a variety of audiences on pet nutrition.
* Build and develop professional relationships with influential Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) and university hospitals aligned to the local strategy and engagement plan.
* Be the technical expert for the WA Sales Team and train and coach Territory Managers to understand the technical information on the Royal Canin portfolio, including new products.
About Us
We are a purpose-driven company with premium brands recommended by animal health professionals. We offer genuine career progression with a focus on you and your career goals, best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
We pride ourselves on being a collaborative, dynamic, supportive, and fun culture that is passionate about the health of pets, people, and the planet, with opportunities to support our community partners.
We care about your loved ones, including your pets - we provide complimentary Royal Canin pet food for your cat or dog.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from diverse candidates.