Vice President, Strategy - Mars Veterinary Health NA

Vice President, Strategy MVH NA

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 :

• Lead NA strategy development and strategic planning processes (IVCP, AEP) for MVH, supported by data and insights from both internal and external sources.
• Collaborate with the MVH Global Leadership Team and specifically the NA Banner Presidents to set and drive organizational vision, operational strategy, and key initiatives. This role will support overall strategy development and priority strategy deep dives across NA banners in partnership with banner Presidents.
• Partner with key stakeholders (e.g., Business Development, Banner Presidents, Chief Client Officer, etc.) on inorganic strategies / stage papers and new innovation models.
• Act as a sounding board for the MVH VP Strategy & Transformation in decision-making, offering critical insights and recommendations and as a collaborative cross-regional partner for the MVHE MVH VP Strategy.

Market & Competitive Intelligence :

Strategic Deep Dives & Insights :

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MVH Global Leadership Team Support :

Your Experience Should Include :

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

What We Offer You :

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.