Mars (New)
Slough, Berkshire
Global Product Line Director - Customer & Trade Planning page is loaded Global Product Line Director - Customer & Trade Planning Apply remote type Hybrid locations GBR-Berkshire-Slough time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R130341 Job Description: This role will work across Mars Wrigley and Mars Pet Nutrition segments and collaborate closely with business and technology Senior Leadership to ensure the successful delivery of Trade & Customer Planning capabilities. What are we looking for? Proven experience in product management and business capability development in the sales area. Experience with Trade products preferred. 8+ years of experience with TPM solutions and integrations preferred. Recent experience in global transformation programs is preferred. Leadership experience in establishing cross-functional product organisations. Strong knowledge of Product Management, DevOps and Agile principles, practices, and tools. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Ability to influence and drive change at all levels of the organisation. What will be your key responsibilities? Scope of the role to include: Trade & Customer Planning, product portfolio vision Product Managers Organisation built (2-5) Senior Stakeholder Alignment and Communication Product Line KPIs and Benefits Product Marketing and Sales Strategies Innovation Management User Adoption and Satisfaction Measures Product Management culture and operating model evangelism What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose-driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. About Us Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, 5, SKITTLES, BEN'S ORIGINAL, and COCOAVIA. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world's pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals, BluePearl, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA and Pet Partners. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.
Global Product Line Director - Customer & Trade Planning page is loaded Global Product Line Director - Customer & Trade Planning Apply remote type Hybrid locations GBR-Berkshire-Slough time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R130341 Job Description: This role will work across Mars Wrigley and Mars Pet Nutrition segments and collaborate closely with business and technology Senior Leadership to ensure the successful delivery of Trade & Customer Planning capabilities. What are we looking for? Proven experience in product management and business capability development in the sales area. Experience with Trade products preferred. 8+ years of experience with TPM solutions and integrations preferred. Recent experience in global transformation programs is preferred. Leadership experience in establishing cross-functional product organisations. Strong knowledge of Product Management, DevOps and Agile principles, practices, and tools. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Ability to influence and drive change at all levels of the organisation. What will be your key responsibilities? Scope of the role to include: Trade & Customer Planning, product portfolio vision Product Managers Organisation built (2-5) Senior Stakeholder Alignment and Communication Product Line KPIs and Benefits Product Marketing and Sales Strategies Innovation Management User Adoption and Satisfaction Measures Product Management culture and operating model evangelism What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose-driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. About Us Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, 5, SKITTLES, BEN'S ORIGINAL, and COCOAVIA. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world's pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals, BluePearl, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA and Pet Partners. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.
Mars (New)
Slough, Berkshire
Consumer Insights Senior Scientist page is loaded Consumer Insights Senior Scientist Apply remote type On-site locations GBR-Berkshire-Slough time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R122756 Job Description: Location: Slough, United Kingdom Work mode: Hybrid (at least 2 days per week in the office) Salary: £57,000 - 65,000, annual bonus, benefits Overview: The Consumer Insights Senior Scientist plays a key role in translating consumer insights into impactful product, packaging, and innovation strategies. This role integrates scientific expertise with creativity to shape consumer experiences, collaborating with R&D, marketing, and consumer insights teams to drive business growth and differentiation. What Will Be Your Key Responsibilities: Sensory & Consumer Research: Extensive experience in independently designing, executing, analyzing, and translating sensory and consumer research learnings into actionable insights for product and packaging innovation. Apply advanced qualitative and quantitative methodologies beyond traditional approaches to solve complex research challenges. Strong articulation and storytelling skills to integrate information into cohesive narratives with conviction and credibility. Strategic Business Influence: Partnered with cross-functional teams to integrate sensory insights into product narratives, identify market opportunities, and develop claims strategies. Guide competitive differentiation and innovation pipelines. Strong business acumen, understanding of the competitive landscape and trends, consumer empathy, and communication skills to create winning consumer experiences. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a bridge between sensory consumer research, brand strategy, and product development to ensure that consumer insights drive decision-making. Build strong relationships with internal teams and external market research partners. Technology & Program Development: Independently led research initiatives to assess product modifications, product/ packaging innovation, and claims validation. Conduct testing to evaluate consumer response and ensure products meet market expectations . Adaptability in navigating ambiguous, complex, and evolving project scopes with a balanced mix of analytical and creative thinking, addressing novel challenges with confidence. Capability Development & Leadership: Provide mentorship to junior researchers, interns, and panel leaders. Offer sensory training programs to enhance R&D and cross-functional teams' understanding of product taste and quality. What We Are Looking For: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Food Science, Psychology, Statistics, or a related field (Master's preferred). Extensive experience (around 7+ years) in consumer and market research (or 4+ years with a Master's degree) within market research or CPG industries. Expertise in research methodologies, experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and storytelling skills to translate insights into business strategies. Experience with Proficiency in Design Thinking and consumer-centric innovation approaches. Strong leadership, facilitation, influencing, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Passion for fostering an inclusive and diverse culture within global R&D teams. Proven track record of leveraging consumer insights to drive strategic decisions across brand positioning, portfolio architecture, and long-term innovation pipelines, not limited to technical product enhancements. What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose-driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus. Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or neurodiversity during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. About Us Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, 5, SKITTLES, BEN'S ORIGINAL, and COCOAVIA. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world's pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals, BluePearl, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA and Pet Partners. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.
Consumer Insights Senior Scientist page is loaded Consumer Insights Senior Scientist Apply remote type On-site locations GBR-Berkshire-Slough time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R122756 Job Description: Location: Slough, United Kingdom Work mode: Hybrid (at least 2 days per week in the office) Salary: £57,000 - 65,000, annual bonus, benefits Overview: The Consumer Insights Senior Scientist plays a key role in translating consumer insights into impactful product, packaging, and innovation strategies. This role integrates scientific expertise with creativity to shape consumer experiences, collaborating with R&D, marketing, and consumer insights teams to drive business growth and differentiation. What Will Be Your Key Responsibilities: Sensory & Consumer Research: Extensive experience in independently designing, executing, analyzing, and translating sensory and consumer research learnings into actionable insights for product and packaging innovation. Apply advanced qualitative and quantitative methodologies beyond traditional approaches to solve complex research challenges. Strong articulation and storytelling skills to integrate information into cohesive narratives with conviction and credibility. Strategic Business Influence: Partnered with cross-functional teams to integrate sensory insights into product narratives, identify market opportunities, and develop claims strategies. Guide competitive differentiation and innovation pipelines. Strong business acumen, understanding of the competitive landscape and trends, consumer empathy, and communication skills to create winning consumer experiences. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a bridge between sensory consumer research, brand strategy, and product development to ensure that consumer insights drive decision-making. Build strong relationships with internal teams and external market research partners. Technology & Program Development: Independently led research initiatives to assess product modifications, product/ packaging innovation, and claims validation. Conduct testing to evaluate consumer response and ensure products meet market expectations . Adaptability in navigating ambiguous, complex, and evolving project scopes with a balanced mix of analytical and creative thinking, addressing novel challenges with confidence. Capability Development & Leadership: Provide mentorship to junior researchers, interns, and panel leaders. Offer sensory training programs to enhance R&D and cross-functional teams' understanding of product taste and quality. What We Are Looking For: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Food Science, Psychology, Statistics, or a related field (Master's preferred). Extensive experience (around 7+ years) in consumer and market research (or 4+ years with a Master's degree) within market research or CPG industries. Expertise in research methodologies, experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and storytelling skills to translate insights into business strategies. Experience with Proficiency in Design Thinking and consumer-centric innovation approaches. Strong leadership, facilitation, influencing, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Passion for fostering an inclusive and diverse culture within global R&D teams. Proven track record of leveraging consumer insights to drive strategic decisions across brand positioning, portfolio architecture, and long-term innovation pipelines, not limited to technical product enhancements. What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose-driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus. Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or neurodiversity during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. About Us Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, 5, SKITTLES, BEN'S ORIGINAL, and COCOAVIA. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world's pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals, BluePearl, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA and Pet Partners. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.
Mars (New)
Regulatory Affairs Manager Job Description: Regulatory Affairs Manager, Market Access Strategy Are you ready to make an impact on the future of pet nutrition? Royal Canin, part of Mars, is seeking a Market Access Strategy Manager within our Global Regulatory Affairs team. This role supports our efforts to bring innovative ingredients, including alternative protein and fat sources, to market. Working alongside our Open Innovation Platform, you'll collaborate across departments to manage and execute regulatory strategies, driving impactful projects supporting our pet health and sustainability goals. Salary: £56,000 - £72,000 (negotiable), Annual Bonus, Benefits Preferred Location: London Hybrid working Key Responsibilities as an Individual Contributor: Market Access Strategy: Create and manage regulatory roadmaps to enable the smooth market entry of alternative ingredients in Royal Canin products, looking 10 years ahead. Global Engagement: Represent Royal Canin in projects within the PetCare Open Innovation Platform, collaborating with both internal and external partners on regulatory frameworks for novel ingredients. Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Commercial, and Regions, to support the development of data needed for regulatory clearances. Regulatory Advocacy and Shaping the Future Regulatory Environment: Ensure science-driven standards guide the regulations for alternative ingredients by influencing technical requirements and removing market access barriers, working closely with Public Affairs. Anticipate regulatory shifts that may impact compliance and actively advocate for frameworks that support pet health innovation, representing Royal Canin in key external forums. What We're Looking For: Extensive experience in Regulatory Affairs or R&D, particularly in global/regional roles focused on data for regulatory clearances within pet food/animal feed/food industry. Expertise in microbiology or experience in demonstrating microbiological strain safety and compliance. Project and Portfolio Management skills, or the motivation to quickly develop these capabilities. Strong communicator, able to engage diverse audiences and influence stakeholders across functions and regions. Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and navigate complex organizational structures. Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus. Why Join Mars? Work among 140,000+ talented Associates worldwide, all inspired by Mars' Five Principles. Be part of a purpose-driven company, striving to create a better world for pets, people, and the planet. Enjoy best-in-class learning and development support through Mars University and a competitive benefits package. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Apply Now and help us shape the future of pet health! If you want to know more about the structure of the recruitment process, please visit our site: Thank you for considering joining the Mars family.
Regulatory Affairs Manager Job Description: Regulatory Affairs Manager, Market Access Strategy Are you ready to make an impact on the future of pet nutrition? Royal Canin, part of Mars, is seeking a Market Access Strategy Manager within our Global Regulatory Affairs team. This role supports our efforts to bring innovative ingredients, including alternative protein and fat sources, to market. Working alongside our Open Innovation Platform, you'll collaborate across departments to manage and execute regulatory strategies, driving impactful projects supporting our pet health and sustainability goals. Salary: £56,000 - £72,000 (negotiable), Annual Bonus, Benefits Preferred Location: London Hybrid working Key Responsibilities as an Individual Contributor: Market Access Strategy: Create and manage regulatory roadmaps to enable the smooth market entry of alternative ingredients in Royal Canin products, looking 10 years ahead. Global Engagement: Represent Royal Canin in projects within the PetCare Open Innovation Platform, collaborating with both internal and external partners on regulatory frameworks for novel ingredients. Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Commercial, and Regions, to support the development of data needed for regulatory clearances. Regulatory Advocacy and Shaping the Future Regulatory Environment: Ensure science-driven standards guide the regulations for alternative ingredients by influencing technical requirements and removing market access barriers, working closely with Public Affairs. Anticipate regulatory shifts that may impact compliance and actively advocate for frameworks that support pet health innovation, representing Royal Canin in key external forums. What We're Looking For: Extensive experience in Regulatory Affairs or R&D, particularly in global/regional roles focused on data for regulatory clearances within pet food/animal feed/food industry. Expertise in microbiology or experience in demonstrating microbiological strain safety and compliance. Project and Portfolio Management skills, or the motivation to quickly develop these capabilities. Strong communicator, able to engage diverse audiences and influence stakeholders across functions and regions. Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and navigate complex organizational structures. Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus. Why Join Mars? Work among 140,000+ talented Associates worldwide, all inspired by Mars' Five Principles. Be part of a purpose-driven company, striving to create a better world for pets, people, and the planet. Enjoy best-in-class learning and development support through Mars University and a competitive benefits package. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Apply Now and help us shape the future of pet health! If you want to know more about the structure of the recruitment process, please visit our site: Thank you for considering joining the Mars family.