Job Description

Position Snapshot

• Nestlé Purina Petcare
• Nestle Malaysia, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya (1 Powerhouse)
• Full Time - Permanent
• Degree of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent is required.

At Nestlé Purina Petcare, we are passionately committed to enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them. Our dedication to pets, and their owners, directs everything we do, every day, everywhere. Today, Nestlé Purina Petcare is one of the world’s leading pet care companies. We offer an attractive and dynamic work environment with a high focus on developing people.

A day in the Life of a Vet Advocacy Manager...

Veterinary Advocacy & Engagement

1. Build and execute a robust veterinary engagement plan for both markets.
2. Strengthen Purina’s presence in clinics, universities, and professional bodies.
3. Deliver educational programs that reinforce Purina’s scientific leadership.

KOL Strategy & Collaboration

1. Identify, onboard, and manage veterinary KOLs and subject matter experts.
2. Facilitate advisory panels, expert content development, and collaborative projects.

Scientific & Internal Support

1. Act as the internal resource for all veterinary and nutritional guidance.
2. Support claims development, scientific accuracy, and compliance with local regulatory requirements.
3. Lead all product knowledge transfer initiatives to Sales and Field teams—including structured training, capability‑building sessions, scientific coaching, and onboarding support—to ensure confident, accurate representation of Purina’s products and nutrition philosophy.

Education & Event Activation

1. Lead Purina’s veterinary education strategy and university engagement.
2. Organize and support scientific events and congress participation (MAVMA, MSAVA, FASAVA)

Market Insights & Strategic Input

1. Track veterinary market dynamics, competitor activity, and emerging scientific developments.
2. Provide insights to Marketing, Commercial, and Leadership teams to inform business strategy.

Product Quality & Incident Management

1. Oversee the management of product quality complaints and alleged illness reports from veterinary clinics, pet owners, and trade partners.
2. Lead scientific assessment of reported cases, ensuring accurate evaluation, documentation, and escalation to Quality, Regulatory, and Technical teams.
3. Coordinate investigations and provide veterinary insight into root‑cause analysis and response strategies.
4. Communicate professionally with veterinarians and stakeholders to address concerns with transparency and care.
5. Ensure timely reporting and closure of cases in line with Nestlé quality standards.

Industry & Association Representation

1. Act as Purina’s official representative in veterinary and pet‑industry associations (e.g., MAVMA, MSAVA, relevant working groups, committees).
2. Strengthen Purina’s scientific presence and contribute to discussions that advance veterinary standards and pet welfare.
3. Build collaborative relationships with association leadership, ensuring Purina is seen as a trusted, responsible, and science‑driven partner.

Job Requirements

• Degree of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent is required.
• Minimum years in clinical practice, academia, or veterinary‑industry roles (nutrition, pharma, or medical affairs experience is a strong advantage).
• Confident, engaging presenter who can translate complex nutrition science into practical, relevant insights.
• Relationship‑builder with high credibility among veterinary professionals.
• Strong organization, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Passion for pets, animal health, and elevating standards of care.
• Comfortable traveling across Malaysia and Singapore.