Manager of Corporate Affairs

Overview

Hybrid role based out of an office in either New York City, NY or Loveland, CO. The target pay range is $93,000 - $115,080 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

We are a diverse team committed to growth and development, guided by The Five Principles:
Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Antech is part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care, dedicated to making A Better World for Pets.

Current Associates will need to apply through the internal career site via Workday.

• Develop annual communication strategies and execute them in collaboration with the Corporate Affairs teams across Science & Diagnostics and Mars Petcare.
• Drive organizational efficiency and change communications plans globally by proactively partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Lead internal/external content strategy to ensure regional relevance and deliver adaptable global materials (e.g., talking points, Q&As, fact sheets, internal slides, announcements) and manage the internal review process.
• Develop communications plans for lab communities globally, aligning messaging with the wider SDx mission and connecting associates, Mars Petcare, and Mars Inc.
• Collaborate with local teams to implement internal and external communications strategies for Associates and external partners, in partnership with the divisional CA team.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across Science & Diagnostics, Mars Petcare Public Affairs, and Commercial/Marketing to ensure strategic, consistent communications on key topics and initiatives.
• Partner with CA and P&O teams across regions to align on initiatives and activate broader corporate communications programs.
• Support content and leader prep for regular Associate and Leader events.
• Lead on labs and imaging services issues management and monitor issues that could impact success or company reputation.
• Develop and monitor regular feedback loops and metrics.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in in-house and/or agency communications, ideally in a health care setting.
• Public Relations/Communication Degree or related degree/diploma.
• Strong background in communications in human or animal medical, health, med tech or diagnostics spaces.
• Robust media relations experience.
• Experience leading strategy and outputs for digital and social media content.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record working with executives and subject matter experts.
• Knowledge of science and technical media/press/influencers (including science, AI, diagnostics, veterinary).
• Experience in international and intercultural settings; fluency in English.
• Excellent writing, oral and interpersonal skills; experience with scientific publications and congresses.
• Ability to set strategy and create integrated communications plans; ability to network effectively.
• Peer relationship skills and the ability to drive outcomes through networks.
• Desire to be part of a team making A Better World For Pets; comfortable with ambiguity and rapid learning.
• Sound decision quality, critical thinking and judgment skills; ability to manage internal and external alliances.

• Develop annual communication strategies and execute them in collaboration with Corporate Affairs teams across Science & Diagnostics and Mars Petcare.
• Drive organizational efficiency & change communications globally by partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Drive internal/external content global strategy to ensure regional relevance and deliver adaptable global materials; manage the internal review process.
• Develop communications plans for hard-to-reach Associates in lab communities globally, crafting messaging that connects with the wider SDx mission.
• Integrate communications with cross-functional teams to ensure strategic, consistent, and effective topics and initiatives.
• Strategic partnership with CA and P&O teams to align on initiatives and implement broader activations.
• Support content and leader preparation for regular events.
• Lead on labs and imaging services issues management.
• Develop and monitor feedback loops and metrics.

• Opportunities to learn, develop and advance your career.
• Industry-competitive compensation with generous benefits.
• Commitment to our Purpose and Five Principles.
• Inclusive environment where Associates feel valued and supported.
• Opportunity to work cross-functionally and make an impact.

Mars Petcare’s purpose is A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. We support veterinary care, nutrition, diagnostics, data services and pet welfare in more than 130 countries. We collaborate with the Waltham Petcare Science Institute on research in human–animal health interactions. Mars Petcare is part of Mars, Incorporated, a global, family-owned business focused on sustainability.

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