Science & Impact Manager 🔬

Belgium, Kortrijk

Our mission 🚀

In 2016, our founders wanted to feed their dogs - named Edgard and Cooper - pet food they could feel good about. The kind of food that was as good for the planet as it was for their pets. But when they couldn't find this, they decided to make their own. Now, 6 years later, our pack has 200 employees and we are beyond proud to be part of the B Corp movement.

Want to find out more about us? Click HERE

What type of breed are we looking for? 🐕

Are you a devoted pet parent who prioritizes your furry family member's health and well-being? Would you describe yourself as a pet parent, never a pet owner? Do you question the status quo in pet care and wonder about the ingredients in their food? If the answer to all of the above is a definite YES then keep reading because you’re one of us.

What will be in your bowl? 🥗 

You might be the perfect fit for Edgard & Cooper's Science & Impact team. We're seeking a skilled veterinarian-nutritionist to lead our team and improve pets' lives worldwide. As our Science & Impact Manager, you'll develop strategies, oversee nutritional research, and implement our Zero Pawprint Plan and charitable initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collate existing research and conduct independent research on our innovations and nutritional needs of dogs & cats and set new standards in the industry
• Advise & help our product teams on existing & new products to meet pets’ specific dietary requirements
• Develop and implement sustainability and charitable initiatives for Edgard & Cooper
• Partner with universities & experts that align with our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of dogs & cats
• Create an advisory board, a group of independent external experts providing the company with guidance on nutritional sustainability & charitable related topics
• Manage a team of skilled nutritional and sustainability experts

What skills & tricks should you bring? 🤹

• A Master's degree in veterinary & animal nutrition, sustainability, or a related field
• 8-10yr experience within pet nutrition and/or sustainability
• A willingness to challenge the status quo and think outside the box
• A passion for making a positive impact on the world and improving the health and well-being of dogs and cats worldwide
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• A proven track record as a team manager

Not sure if you tick all the boxes but our role truly excites you? Don’t let our job description hold you back, get applying!

Our benefits 🎁

• 💰 Salary package that will reflect your built-up experience
• 🌱 Certified B Corp Employer with supportive policies and practices to ensure we are one happy pack
• 🏔Company retreats to meet each other in person
• 👩‍💻 Flexibility to work from home
• 🐾 Pets at work so everyday is bring your pet to work day
• 🧆Unlimited Pet food for your furry friend whilst you are with us
• 🌟Volunteer Leave to contribute to a cause we believe in.
• 🧠Wellbeing program access to qualified counselling
• 🍿 Team activities (appreciation days, wellbeing days, pawesome team buildings, Friday drinks, cat yoga and many more! )
• 🔋 Learning opportunities in a truly international environment that will give you extensive responsibility but also guidance as you need it.

⚠️ No agencies, recruiters or outsourcing companies.

Equal opportunities 🌈

We believe the strength of a pack comes from its diversity. So no matter who you are, where you come from, what you believe in or what your dreams are, we welcome you and look forward to receiving your application.

If your circumstances require any special arrangements at any stage of our interview process, please let us know.

We're looking forward to hearing from you.