As part of the local HUB team, the scientific communication specialist position will be a major co-pilot of the HUB accelerated growth. Acting as a demand co-pilot, the role assists the HUB manager in business development missions.The hub's perimeter is made of 9 countries: UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Libya and Yemen. This area is critical for the growth of the business unit.

• Training and empowerment internal and external stakeholders with technical/scientific and product information in the light of Category Story - Ex. Veterinarians, breeders, University, distributor's team, newcomers...
• Translation and localization of scientific printed and digital materials and well as training content (e-learnings, webinarsxe2x80xa6).
• Keep up to date with all products launches and veterinary/scientific information (through continuing education) needed for the role.
• Develop partnership with all the Vet Universities of the perimeter.
• Serve as scientific spokesperson as required.
• Provide technical/product support and represent the company at local conferences/exhibitions/ Congresses.
• Provide logistical support in these seminars' organization.
• All the above should be delivered while working in partnership with each local importer (through joint business plans, and periodic catch ups and visits).
• Support consumer care teams with veterinary/product quality issues/issues management as required.
• Collaborate closely with the critical stakeholders including International Division and International Division Scientific Communications Managers, and local teams including the ones from the distributor.
• Support marketing/sales and digital teams during product launches/product focuses providing training and technical materials as required.
• Be an active part in the team's strategical thinking and agenda setting.
• Work hand-in-hand with the Marketing manager, based in Egypt and the line manager, based in France, to bring most value to the markets.

Large geographical scopeOpportunity for growth

• Doctor in Veterinary Medicine, Bachelor of Veterinary Science or master's degree.
• 3-5 years of veterinary practice experience.
• Fluent in English AND Arabic.
• Knowledge or high appetite for nutritional research around dogs and cats.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work alone but also able to function well as a team player.Ability to travel up to 40% of the time (internationally)
• High ability to connect with different types of stakeholders and influence a regional distributors' network.
• Having an entrepreneurial spirit to implement test and learn projects in the hub countries.
• Sales experience is a plus.
• Evidence of external veterinary and scientific networks is a plus.

Our client has an ambition to become the reference in health nutrition for pet animals, specifically cats and dogs.Competitive salary + benefits

Michael Page