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 the Santa Monica, CA MVH North America hub location.
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,…