Associate Research Manager

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As part of the Mars Petcare family of businesses, Mars Veterinary Health is a global network of veterinary practices made possible by 75,000 Associates who care for millions of pets across nearly 3,000 clinics in more than 20 countries each year. We are committed to leveraging our reach to make a long-term positive impact on people, pets, and the planet and know our Purpose – A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS – starts with the people who care for them. We strive to offer unparalleled veterinary care for pets by first and foremost enabling and empowering our Associates to do what they love, whether in primary, specialty, and emergency care or management and leadership.

Associate Research Manager

Location: UK-home based- occasional travel required

Employment type- Full-Time 40 hours/ week

Business: Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) Global
Function: Science & Healthcare Innovation

About us

At Mars Veterinary Health (MVH), we are committed to creating A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. Through our global network of veterinary care providers, we strive to advance veterinary medicine, improve clinical outcomes and support the people who make a difference to pets and their families every day.

Scientific research plays an important role in advancing veterinary knowledge, improving patient care and supporting the professional development of our Associates. We are passionate about creating opportunities for veterinary professionals to engage in veterinary clinical research, collaborate with colleagues and contribute to the wider veterinary scientific community.

About the role

We are looking for an Associate Research Manager to support the delivery of a comprehensive clinical research support programme in Mars Veterinary Health (MVH), with a focus on the UK and Northern Ireland.

Working closely with Luisa De Risio MVH Global Director, Associate Research, and other members of the MVH Medical Affairs Science Team, led by Dottie Brown, MVH Global VP of Science & Healthcare Innovation, you will help Associates develop their clinical research ambitions, strengthen research capabilities and maximise the impact of their work. There is a focus on enabling residents to fulfil their research credentials.

This is an opportunity to combine your veterinary clinical and research expertise with project management, education and stakeholder collaboration. You will help ensure that research is conducted to high standards, appropriately supported and shared with the wider scientific community through publications and conference presentations.

Experience required

To be eligible to apply for this role, the following specifications are required:

• A veterinary degree (DVM or equivalent).
• Being a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS)
• Experience in clinical practice in the UK
• Experience in veterinary clinical research including research idea generation, scientific literature appraisal, study design development, research delivery, publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presenting research at conferences.

Additionally, highly desirable qualifications and experience include:

• An advanced degree beyond your veterinary qualification, such as a European or American veterinary specialist diploma, PhD or Master's degree.
• Experience supporting, mentoring or supervising residents with research projects & achieving their research credentials.

• A proactive, adaptable and supportive approach, with a genuine interest in helping others achieve their research goals
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams, influence without authority and manage multiple priorities.
• Flexibility to attend meetings with MVH Global Medical Affairs Science Team members in different time zones
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver against deadlines.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and a collaborative approach.

Roles & responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Work closely with the Director, Associate Research and other Associate Research Managers, to deliver an effective clinical research support programme across MVH.
• Support Associates in developing high-quality research, including developing robust research question & study design, fulfilling research ethics & legislative requirements, and achieving publication in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Provide clinical research mentoring and education to veterinary Associates (with a focus on residents), helping them build their research skills and achieve realistic research ambitions.
• Develop, maintain and promote research support resources through the company intranet, gathering Associate feedback and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Manage research funding activities, including internal research project funding and open-access publication charges.
• Coordinate funding processes, from communicating opportunities and reviewing applications to liaising with Finance and relevant stakeholders and maintaining accurate funding records.
• Maintain records of clinical research activities, publications and conference presentations, and contribute to annual scientific reports.
• Build strong relationships with clinical research leads, resident supervisors and other stakeholders in Linnaeus and across MVH globally.
• Encourage collaboration between business units and work with partners across the wider Mars organisation to maximise the value and impact of scientific research.
• Contribute to the veterinary scientific community through conference presentations, publications, peer review and participation in professional societies.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the future of veterinary medicine by helping Associates turn research ideas into valuable scientific outputs.

You will be part of a large work across a global veterinary network, collaborate with experts from a range of disciplines and help strengthen a culture of scientific curiosity, collaboration and continuous learning.

You will benefit of professional development opportunities through collaboration with an international Science Team and the wider MVH medical affairs and Mars Petcare networks.

By supporting clinical research and developing the next generation of clinician and nurse scientists, you will contribute to advancing medical knowledge, supporting professional fulfilment and improving the quality of veterinary care.

If you are passionate about veterinary science, clinical research and helping others achieve their research potential, we would love to hear from you.

Further details on the MVH Medical Affairs Science Team and their work can be found here:

https://marsveterinary.com/veterinary-science/

If this sounds like you:

Please contact Christina Scimeca, Group Corporate Recruiter, who is happy to tell you more about this opportunity and the recruitment process. Or apply by submitting your resume through the apply button below.

MVHE is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

Internal Candidates/Associates: If you are interested in this position, please reach out to the Corporate Recruiter (Christina Scimeca) to understand the internal recruitment process.

Closing date applications: Monday 16th November 5pm GMT

Interviews planned for the week commencing 30th November