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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.

Why This Role Matters** **:

The Vice President, Strategy MVH NA is a critical thought partner to shape the future of the Mars Veterinary Health strategy and roadmap. Working closely with Global Leadership team members, NA Banner Presidents, and the Global VP, MVH Strategy &Transformation, this role provides critical external intelligence, strategic thought partnership, and strategy development for the MVH North American region. This leader will play a critical role in working with the internal and external stakeholders such as the Petcare strategy team, external consultants to ensure engagement in key strategy development activities.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will have exceptional collaboration and communication skills to navigate between strategy development and strategic activation & measurement within the Strategy team. The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively and influence matrixed and cross-functional teams as well as critically assess interdependencies across multiple programs/initiatives, while adapting the strategy to the evolving competitive environment.

You Will:

Strategy** **Development &** **Planning

+ LeadNAstrategydevelopmentandstrategicplanningprocesses(IVCP,AEP)forMVH,supportedbydataand insights from both internal and external sources.

+ Collaborate with the MVH Global Leadership Team and specifically the NA Banner Presidents to set and drive organizationalvision,operationalstrategy,andkey initiatives. Thisrolewillsupportoverallstrategydevelopment and priority strategy deep dives across NA banners in partnership with banner Presidents.

+ Partnerwithkeystakeholders(e.g.,BusinessDevelopment,BannerPresidents,ChiefClientOfficer,etc.)on inorganic strategies / stage papers and new innovation models.

+ Actasasoundingboardforthe MVHVPStrategy&Transformationindecision-making,offeringcriticalinsights and recommendations and as a collaborative cross-regional partner for the MVHE MVH VP Strategy.

Market & Competitive** **intelligence:

+ Lead competitive intelligence and conduct deep-dive analyses into industry trends and competitive dynamics acrosstheindustryandwithincomparablehealthsystems;providecoverageofearningsreleasesandcompetitive developments

+ PartnerwiththeGlobalPetcareStrategyteamonmarket/categoryforecastsand keydriverstoinformstrategic planning processes

Strategic** **deep** **dives** **&** **insights:

+ Leaddeepdiveanalysisacrosshighprioritystrategicquestions toinformkeydecisions,partneringwithcross- functional teams and leadership

Special** **projects:

+ Support Global MVH VP Strategy & Transformation and MVH Global Leadership team on special Strategy projects (e.g.,evaluationofPetcareecosystemopportunities,MVP/pilotopportunities)andprovideanalyticalandstrategic development support where required

MVH** **Global** **Leadership** **Team** **Support:

+ Supportpreparationofseniorleadershipteampresentationsand workshops

+ Coordinatekey leadershipmeetings&eventsinpartnershipwithCorporate Affairsteams (e.g.,Hubmeetings, workshops,Leaders Summits,etc.),setagendas,trackfollow-ups,andensuremeetingtimeis usedeffectively

+ Preparereports,briefings,presentations,andothermaterialsforexecutive-levelmeetings,Boardpresentations, and external engagements

Your Experience Should Include:

+ Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, management, or a related field is required. An MBA oradvanced degree is preferred.

+ 8-10yearsofrelevantworkexperiencerequired,ideally instrategy,consulting,orChiefofStaff / leadership role. Previous experience working closely with C-level and/or global executives is preferred.

+ Experiencewithhealthcareandscientificsectorspreferred.

Key Mars Leadership Competencies:

+ ProblemSolving–canlooktoabroadrangeofsolutionsanddoesn’tstopatthefirstanswer

+ BusinessAcumen–broadunderstanding ofdifferentareas ofthe business,keydriversandperformance metrics

+ DealingwithAmbiguity–comfortwithdivingintoambiguousbusinessquestionstounderstand keyissuesand structure analytical path

+ StrategicAgility–forward-thinking inanticipating futureconsequences andtrends

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Key Functional Competencies & Technical Skills:

+ Aproactiveself-starterwhothrivesinafast-paced environment.

+ Astrategicthinkerwhocananticipatetheneedsoftheorganization.

+ Ahighlyorganizedindividualwithexceptionalattentiontodetail.

+ Communication– Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills,with the ability to presentinformation clearly andeffectivelytovariousstakeholders

+ LeadershipSkills–Provenabilitytoleadcross-functionalteamsanddrive initiatives

+ InterpersonalSkills– Strongemotionalintelligenceandrelationship-buildingcapabilities,withtheabilityto influenceandcollaboratewithseniorleadership.

+ AnalyticalSkills:Strongproblem-solvingskillswiththe abilitytoanalyze complexdata, identifytrends,anddevelop actionablerecommendations.

Does this sound like you?** **Apply today to be considered and j** **oin us to advance our mission to create A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

What We Offer** **You** **:

+ Competitivesalary with paid time off & holidays so you can spend time with the people you love.

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your loved ones.

+ Fertility and family-buildingassistance.

+ Paid Parental leave.

+ Practice Paid Basic Life Insurance.

+ Practice Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability.

+ Automatic enrollment 401(k) Savings Plan after60 daysof employment with generous company match.

+ Commuter Benefits.

+ Legal Plan.

+ Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account.

+ Mental health support and resources.

+ PaidVolunteering.

+ Continuing Education allowance & MED hours for eligible positions.

+ Variety of discounts including Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular and so much more.

+ Student Debt Relief (for full-time DVMs).

**Salary:** $241,500- $377,344 ​

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Mars Veterinary Health (MVH)® strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. MVH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. MVH complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every MVH location.

Part of the Mars Petcare family of businesses, Mars Veterinary Health is a purpose-driven team of 70,000 passionate, pet-loving Associates spanning preventive, general, specialty, and emergency veterinary care. We set a standard for high-quality care delivered through millions of pet visits each year across 3,000 veterinary clinics worldwide. Together, we are dedicated to harnessing our combined knowledge, talent, and resources to lead the veterinary profession in making **A Better World For Pets** – and the people who care for them.