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Mars · Onsite · FRA-Gard-Aimargues

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

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About Mars

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action e

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