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Job Number #167718 - Overland Park, Kansas, United States

**Who We Are**

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core valuesCaring, Inclusive, and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

At Hills we have a purpose. Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and brightest people. If youre 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, Hills 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 thats 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.

We are seeking a **Sr. Scientific Communications Specialist** who is an essential member of the U.S. Professional & Veterinary Affairs

(USPVA) team. The veterinarian in this position is responsible for contributing to and executing Key Thought Leader (KTL) strategy that elevates Hill's scientific leadership, resulting in veterinary endorsement and active recommendation of Hill's products. They will build influential peer-to-peer relationships with veterinary specialists, particularly in nutrition and internal medicine, and help to develop future nutrition specialists. They will serve as a scientific and technical expert and speaker for strategic customer events and with Hill's US

internal teams.

This position plays an integral role in ensuring veterinary practitioners and specialists have and understand current, relevant information about Hill's products and initiatives, so that Hill's is recognized as a partner of choice among Key Thought Leaders and as a scientific and innovative leader in the veterinary profession. The individual in this position will have a very influential role as a scientific and subject matter expert, both internally and externally. This is a field role based out of a home office in any US location that is near a major airport hub.

**What You Will Do:**

Field / Customer Execution (80%)

+ Represent Hills at veterinary conferences and symposia; veterinary medical association meetings; pet, vet and eCommerce customer meetings and town halls

+ Deliver relevant education that is tied to commercial priorities and promotes active recommendation for and endorsement of Hills products in all retail environments

+ Build relationships and own commercial activation with Key Thought Leaders, engaging them in Hills initiatives and first to know activities

+ Engage and educate veterinary students, cultivating them as future endorsers of Hills products

+ Support Hills academic partnerships

+ Promote active recommendation and endorsement of Hills products, growing Hills as Brand

+ Recommended Most Often with the profession. Establish Hills as a valued and trusted partner

+ Deliver education at Hills customer tours

+ Provide technical (including advanced case consultation) support to the Veterinary ConsultationService team

Commercial Strategy Support (20%)

+ Partner with US Professional and Veterinary Affairs and Marketing teams to provide technical and educational support for Hills products and programs

+ Assist with review of technical documents

+ Share relevant customer insights with the Hills US commercial team

+ Support the execution and development of digital education and social media strategy

**Required Qualifications:**

+ Doctorate Veterinary Medicine

+ 3+ years Clinical Practice (internal medicine or nutrition preferred)

+ Completion of at least one year internship and a minimum of 2 years in residency training and/or clinical practice and eligibility to sit the ACVIM-Nutrition or ACVIM-Small Animal Internal Medicine Board examinations.

+ Licensed Medical Veterinarian in DL NUMBER - Driver License

**Compensation and Benefits**

Salary Range $110,000.00 - $145,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

**Our Commitment to Inclusion**

Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form (oogle.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaxk_eF4utznQoVHlxmL9jVFJbOkM4Oe5CAdKOg-h9EPdLfg/viewform) should you require accommodation.

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