Manager, Professional Scientific Communications - Nutritional Science

At Hill’s we have a purpose to transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, science-led nutrition, and the best and brightest people. If you’re interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets, we invite you to apply.

Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hill’s mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition that’s a step ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together. As the US #1 Veterinarian recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient with 220+ veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health.

As a key member of the Scientific Strategy and Communications team sitting within Global Professional & Veterinary Affairs (GPVA), the Manager, Professional Scientific Communications reports to the Sr. Director Professional Communications and supports therapeutic and wellness portfolios globally. In this influential role, you will champion the translation of Hill’s cutting-edge nutritional science into high-impact communication strategies and compelling narratives. You will bridge R&D discoveries with commercial success, transforming complex clinical data into actionable strategies that drive product recommendation, elevate scientific reputation, and build deep trust among veterinary healthcare professionals worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute high-impact communication strategies, global narratives, and tailored assets for therapeutic categories that engage veterinary professionals across the clinical spectrum.

• Ensure all scientific claims and communications are clinically sound, technically accurate, commercially compelling, and competitively differentiated.

• Analyze global veterinary market trends, clinical gaps, and competitive intelligence to generate actionable commercial insights that inform future communication strategies.

• Lead the Scientific Communications performance tracker to evaluate quarterly metrics, optimize communication channels, and maximize commercial impact.

• Partner closely with cross-functional teams (R&D, Legal, Regulatory) and regional markets to align scientific messaging with business objectives while mitigating compliance risks.

• Establish and document critical path processes and cross-functional workflows using the RACI framework to drive organizational clarity and alignment.

• Provide strategic guidance and facilitate the sharing of clinical nutrition expertise across functions, time zones, and matrixed global teams.

Required Qualifications:

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent doctoral degree in veterinary medicine

• 4+ years of experience in the veterinary industry or related experience, with a proven track record of influencing global or regional strategy

• 3+ years of clinical veterinary practice experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in scientific communications and translating clinical insights into commercial messaging within the animal health or veterinary sector

• Mastery of scientific storytelling, presentation creation, and writing with the ability to translate complex science into clear business value

• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, solve problems, and work effectively across cross-functional, matrixed global organizations

• Demonstrated functional competencies in professional insights, veterinary professional partnerships, digital aptitude, and commercial collaboration

• Results-oriented self-starter with strong analytical skills, foundational business acumen, and proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc) and/or MS Excel, Word, etc.