Global Senior Scientific Communications Manager - Functional Complements

**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