Academic Affairs Manager

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number #174625 - Kansas City, 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 values-Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous-we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

At Hill's we have a purpose. Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through groundbreaking innovation, outstanding nutrition, and the best and brightest people. If you're interested in work that matters, motivated by passion for pets, we invite you to apply.

Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering dedication 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 crafting nutrition that's 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.

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** Academic Affairs Manager
** role is a field-based role within Hill's US Professional and Veterinary Affairs (PVA) Team, a team that serves as Hill's direct connection to the veterinary profession and the broader animal health industry. Members of the Academic Affairs Manager (AAM) Team are the direct point of contact between the company and Colleges of Veterinary Medicine (CVMs) and Veterinary Technician Schools (VTS).

This position reports to the Professional Strategic Initiatives Manager-Schools. Academic Affairs Managers engage with key contacts in schools providing education and influence that ensures students, faculty, house officers and school staff have the knowledge and tools needed to confidently feed and recommend Hill's products.

Their work ultimately ensures Hill's is positioned as a valuable and trusted partner providing scientific, evidence-based advancements in the field of nutrition and demonstrating dedication to transforming the lives of people and their pets. If you are passionate about our company vision and mission, we invite you to apply for the position of Academic Affairs Manager based out of your home office in or  
** near Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago or Denver
** and surrounding area providing both virtual and in-person coverage to 6-7 veterinary colleges in the surrounding states, as assigned. Overnight travel is required, with an average of 2-3 nights per week, but will vary week to week.

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* Required Qualifications:

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* + Doctorate Professional degree in veterinary medicine (DVM, VMD or equivalent)

+ At least 4+ years of clinical practice experience required; current, active license to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state.

+ Licensed Medical Veterinarian in

+ DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State in the US

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* + Strong work ethic, professional appearance and demeanor, high integrity.

+ Excellent relationship building and influencing skills.

+ Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).

+ Self-motivated and highly competitive.

+ Business and leadership skills.

+ Passion for working with students and/or in an academic environment.

+ Experience in academic, corporate (animal health industry) and/or sales roles.

+ Ability to relocate for career advancement.

+ Able to work independently to handle a fast paced schedule with irregular hours and to handle travel within geography/region. Able to fulfill travel requirements of the position (on average 2-3 nights per week, but will vary).

+ Excellent business presentation skills, strong verbal, written, and virtual communication

+ Excellent skills in influence and negotiation

+ Excellent interpersonal skills, phenomenal teammate

+ Excellent planning and priority setting Digital proficiency Google suite proficiency (i.e, Sheets, Slides, Docs)

** Compensation and Benefits*
* Salary Range $ - $ 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…