Scientific Communication & Affairs Specialist

Reed Özel İstihdam Hizmetleri A.Ş.

Founded in 1960 in the UK, Reed has grown continuously and become a leading brand both in the UK and the international arena. Today Reed has 350 offices with more than 3.000 employees and is providing services across 30 specialism. We work closely with experienced and qualified professionals across a wide range of industry sectors, delivering bespoke recruitment solutions on a variety of roles for mid and senior level. 

Reed Turkey is looking for a “Scientific Communication & Affairs Specialist” for one of its client operating in Animal Health industry.

• Veterinary & Scientific knowledge (Veterinary graduation is preferable.)
  
• Experience of technical scientific and nutrition issues in a business context (Technical subject expert ideally related to food science, health & nutrition, veterinary science or another biological science)
• Minimum 4-8 years of work experience in a professional setting
• Communication skills (verbal & written) and Presentation Skills
• Ability to create collaborative relationships with all functions and internal & external stakeholders
• Ability to capture & leverage knowledge
• Planning and Priority Setting
• Ability to deal with pressure and retain composure
• External influence and collaboration mindset
• Excellence in creating and maintaining internal networks within R&D, SRA, CA and marketing, as well as creating and maintaining external networks with veterinary specialists, KOLs, academicians, specialized media and scientific experts, sector relevant NGO representatives 

• Develop and implement local Scientific Communication strategy with relevant internal/external stakeholders
• Develop/adapt all scientific communication materials, training modules for local market
• Create training environment and all other materials to ensure that the trainings are delivered effectively and to all parties necessary when requested.
• Develop and follow up with associates during their onboarding period, so that they are equipped with all the information needed.
• Develop and present technical/product/nutritional presentations to key internal and external stakeholders to disseminate information regarding Company, products and pet nutrition.
• Provide technical/product support to key areas of the business including Consumer Care, Regulatory Affairs and Marketing/Sales/Digital teams.
• Enhance internal and external reputation by identifying, interpreting, and influencing the emerging scientific environment.
• Manage and further develop the network of key opinion formers, academics and others influencing Company standing in the scientific arena.
• Serve as scientific spokesperson with general, scientific, and trade media when necessary.
• Create a local strategy for Scientific Communication based on global scientific communication directives and local adaptations based on local unit’s priorities.
• Plan and organize trainings for internal stakeholders (associates) including but not limited to: on-boarding, new product/product uplift training, sales representative and consumer care teams and external stakeholders (ex. customers in SPT, PRO and VET channel) to develop product knowledge and capabilities.
• Responsible for presenting/nutritional trainings to internal & external stakeholders as required by the business unit (this can include but is not restricted to veterinarians, breeders, Universities, KOL’s)
• Control updates on existing platforms and materials (ICD, brochures and local translation stickers) of existing or new product information for all channels.
• Collaborate with critical stakeholders including Global and Regional Scientific Communications Manager, and local teams including CA Manager, all Pillar Heads, Marketing units, Consumer Care, Sales representatives.
• Support marketing/sales and digital teams during product launches/product focusses providing training and technical materials as required
• Support all teams when product knowledge is required and consumer care teams with veterinary/product quality issues/issues management as required
• Serve as scientific spokesperson as required & provide technical/product support and represent Company at local conferences/exhibitions.
• Initiate the development of science-based positions and guides the business on health and nutrition challenges
• Develop the content, coordinate organizational details and deliver implementation of key signature events and activities of business unit with minimal supervision, in an aim to increase corporate reputation & brand loyalty
• Monitor, interpret and communicate developments in science and nutrition, and assesses their impact upon the business
• Manage and further develop the network of key opinion formers, academics and others that can influence Company’s standing in the scientific arena. 

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