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Sr. Manager, North America Strategy (Mars Veterinary Health)

los angeles, CA

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JOB TITLE:

Sr. Manager, North America Strategy (Mars Veterinary Health)

LOCATION & SCHEDULE:

Los Angeles, CA, Full time

COMPENSATION:

$133,600.00 - $208,750.00

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.

This role requires associates to work out of a MVH North America hub location – Santa Monica, CA | New York, NY

Why This Role Matters:

We are seeking a Sr. Manager, North America Strategy to support the development and execution of strategic priorities across Mars Veterinary Health. This role partners closely with the VP, North America Strategy and cross-functional leaders to evaluate growth opportunities, conduct strategic analyses, and develop insights and recommendations that inform decision making. The ideal candidate combines strong strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and effective communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

You Will:

Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team

Strategy Development & Planning

Support development of North America strategic priorities, long-range planning, and key growth initiatives

Translate strategic objectives into analytical workplans, recommendations, and actionable outputs

Develop executive-ready materials to support strategic discussions and decision making

Strategic Analysis & Decision Support

Structure complex business questions and conduct analyses to inform strategic decisions

Support evaluation of growth opportunities, partnerships, investments, and emerging business models

Develop data-driven insights and recommendations for senior leadership

Market, Competitive & Business Insights

Conduct market, competitive, customer, and industry analyses to identify opportunities and risks

Synthesize internal and external data into clear business insights

Monitor trends across veterinary healthcare, petcare, and adjacent industries

Cross-Functional Partnership

Partner with Operations, Medical, Finance, Technology, and Commercial teams on strategic initiatives

Build relationships across a highly matrixed organization to drive alignment and execution

Support strategic problem solving across key business priorities

Strategic Execution & Governance

Help drive rigor and consistency in planning processes and strategic reviews

Support tracking of key strategic initiatives and enterprise priorities

Identify risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs to inform decision making

Other job duties as necessary

Your Experience Should Include:

Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred

5+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, business analytics, or a related field

Required Experience

Experience supporting strategic projects and business initiatives in a complex organization

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including experience structuring ambiguous business questions

Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into actionable insights and recommendations

Strong communication and presentation skills, including development of executive-level materials

Experience working cross-functionally and influencing stakeholders without direct authority

Strong business acumen and financial analysis skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience

Experience in healthcare services, multi-unit services, consumer healthcare, veterinary healthcare or adjacent industries

Experience supporting strategic planning, growth strategy initiatives

Familiarity with matrixed, multi-brand or distributed operating environments

Salary Range: $133,600 - $229,625

Compensation is determined based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, location, and market competitiveness.

Does this sound like you? Want to join an organization that values Quality, Efficiency, Responsibility, Mutuality, and Freedom? Apply today to be considered and join us to advance our mission to create A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

What We Offer You:

Competitive salary 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-building assistance.

Paid Parental leave.

Practice Paid Basic Life Insurance.

Practice Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability.

Automatic enrollment 401(k) Savings Plan after 60 days of employment with generous company match.

Commuter Benefits.

Legal Plan.

Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account.

Mental health support and resources.

Paid Volunteering.

Optimum Wellness Plans® for up to three pets.

Continuing Education allowance & MED hours for eligible positions.

Student Debt Relief (for full-time DVMs).

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

Special Working Considerations:

Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time.

Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables.

The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate.

Environment where pets are present.

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.

Worksite address

los angeles, CA, 90079, US

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