Hill's Pet Nutrition · 6 hours ago
Principal Scientist (Clinical Studies & Claims)
Topeka, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expHill's Pet Nutrition, a global leader in evidence-based pet health, is seeking a highly accomplished Principal Scientist to join their Science & Technology organization. This role is critical in advancing the company's core business strategy centered on clinical nutrition excellence, requiring extensive qualifications in veterinary medicine and clinical research.
ManufacturingPetRetail
Responsibilities
Play a pivotal role in mentoring and developing scientists, fostering a collaborative, innovative research environment, and nurturing the next generation of scientific talent
Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to timelines, efficient resource allocation, and accountability for high-quality deliverables
Develop and maintain strong, constructive relationships across Hill's research and development, regulatory, legal, and marketing teams
Provide essential nutrition input and guidance, leveraging your clinical research experience in companion animal case management and your deep understanding of companion animal physiology and pathology to inform and guide development efforts and nutritional solutions through clinical trials
Assist in the development of compelling, scientifically sound product claims
Apply your profound nutrition expertise and innovative mindset to drive the development of groundbreaking nutrition claims relevant to pet owners, pet parents, and veterinary professionals
Ensure all Hill's products and claims align with our core nutrition philosophy, integrating scientific findings into clinical trial design and implementation, actionable product applications, global nutrition standards, and market-relevant claims
Apply your proficiency in data analysis methods relevant to clinical nutrition research to derive meaningful insights
Ensure compliance with global regulatory standards related to pet nutrition, including FEDIAF and AAFCO regulations
Qualification
Required
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree with a Ph.D. in a relevant animal nutrition studies or Credentialed Veterinary Nutrition Board Certification (e.g., DACVN, DECVA) with a foundational background in clinical trials, Companion Animal Nutrition, or a closely related discipline
A minimum of 8 years of experience in clinical research and publication, demonstrating a track record as a seasoned researcher and contributor to the field (this is not suitable for recent graduates or junior scientists)
Proven experience in mentoring and developing scientists, fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment
Proficiency in data analysis methods and the application of basic statistical analysis to research studies
Preferred
Specialization in companion animal nutrition during the Ph.D. or clinical internal medicine program
5+ years of clinical practice experience in companion animal case management
Experience in navigating global regulatory standards related to companion animal nutrition
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
Paid parental leave
Disability coverage
Participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days
13 paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Company
Hill's Pet Nutrition
Work that matters, fueled by passion for pets! At Hill’s we have a purpose.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Rauf Gurbuz
President, General Manager US
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