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Royal Canin Product Performance and Science Officer
Royal Canin Product Performance and Science OfficerMars • Guelph, ON, CA
Royal Canin Product Performance and Science Officer

Royal Canin Product Performance and Science Officer

Mars • Guelph, ON, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

EUKANUBA Product Performance and Science Officer

Through the development of new projects, product relaunches or lifecycle activations, the EUKANUBA Global Product Performance and Science Officer is accountable for the delivery of scientific knowledge, the definition of Key Product Health Benefits and the appropriate substantiation for these claims within their ranges. The role gathers and captures scientific information, translates the resulting knowledge into clear and accurate scientific messages for global dissemination, and works in tight partnership with R&D interfaces, Marketing Brand Managers, and Corporate Affairs to embed these messages rigorously during product development, launch, and renovation.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in animal science, nutrition, food science, biology or chemistry or a science-related technical field)
  • 5+ years’ experience in Animal Health and Nutrition with a strong background in communications
  • Ability to adapt and manage multiple ongoing projects.
  • Knowledge in Food Technology, Research, Biology and health science background.
  • Experience in user centric innovation & processes.
  • Position with numerous interfaces demanding transversal management practices and good communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in animal health or nutrition discipline, food science, biology or chemistry or a science-related technical field.
  • Key Responsibilities

    Generate insights and opportunities in Pre‑quest

  • Brings added value to our offer by shaping our innovations for cats and dogs in order to also answer to customers and pet owners’ needs.
  • Follows markets’ technical trends.
  • Collects pain points from customers and pet owners’ needs with CMI and / or CTI.
  • Lead and define Solution Performance studies

  • Aligns with Marketing to define the performance plan for new and existing products, supporting product claims, validating Key Quality Attributes (KQAs), and demonstrating the solution’s efficacy on a global scale.
  • Coordinates documents submission to the Royal Canin Scientific Advisory Committee and to Ethics Committee.
  • Collaborates with key internal stakeholders e.g. Vet Affairs.
  • Reviews, analyses and validates data from clinical trials and potential “test & learn”; confirms statistical relevance and scientific evidence.
  • Communicates and documents results; leads or supports external communication / publication of the results.
  • Plans to ensure Solution Performance studies delivery on time.
  • Monitor and deploy Solution performance studies

  • Helps to supply products to monitor Product Performance studies.
  • Organizes and coordinates all internal validation and external clinical product performance tests.
  • Compiles the clinical study report and the statistical power of the results.
  • Creates the clinical data sheet.
  • Creates / validates the protocol to be used for the performance trial.
  • Reviews and communicates validation of the product performance to all stakeholders.
  • Anticipates future in‑market product testing where applicable.
  • Provide guidance and insights regarding the nutritional and scientific content of projects

  • Ensures a consistent and rigorous nutritional and scientific approach during project development to fulfill the ‘Dog and Cat First’ principle.
  • Provides scientific evidence for product claims substantiation; accountable for referral claims and evaluation of risk of on‑pack claims, proposing solutions to secure the business.
  • Engages in relevant workstreams with R&D, supply, commercial & regulatory interfaces to defend the needs & insights of developing projects regarding science evaluation and / or nutritional questions; evaluates scientific needs for regulatory dossiers (e.g., GRAS / EFSSA files).
  • Highlights emerging trends in the range / territory for the business.
  • Balances the level of science requested with business potential and influences storytelling for the product.
  • Develop and disseminate the scientific content of new product, driving engagement in the story, performance and benefits of our products

  • Develops key messages and compelling stories around products, continually assessing competitors and providing key arguments to the business.
  • Provides required scientific level for regulatory, KOL, countries, brand communications and customers (veterinarians and breeders).
  • Delivers internal training to Royal Canin associates and helps upgrade approach in claims development, substantiation, performance evaluation & product formula design.
  • Delivers scientific tools per community needs (scientific dossiers, PowerPoint presentations, brochures, etc.) for global science communication team to train local sales forces.
  • Support scientifically product range after launch throughout life cycle

  • Provides support for regulatory challenges, collaborating with Regulatory Affairs to monitor compliance and respond to scientific challenges.
  • Captures and leverages existing external and internal scientific knowledge on pet physiology, pathologies and product nutritional and diagnostic solutions.
  • What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
  • Join a purpose‑driven company striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
  • Best‑in‑class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in‑house Mars University.
  • An industry‑competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
  • Seniority level

    Mid‑Senior level

    Employment type

    Full‑time

    Job function

    Business Development and Sales

    Industries

    Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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