The Farmer's Dog
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What We Stand For and Where You’ll Come In
The Senior Manager of Nutrition Research will be instrumental in driving the future of veterinary clinical nutrition at The Farmer’s Dog—leading innovative research, guiding canine health initiatives, and forging key industry partnerships to ensure we stay at the forefront of fresh-food science and improve the lives of pets everywhere.
Overview
To date, The Farmer’s Dog has delivered over 1 billion meals nationwide and raised over $150M in funding. Join us as we continue to develop ways of bringing peace of mind to customers, health to their companions, and meaningful change to how people feed and care for their pets. One Team:
We don’t think of ourselves as separate departments; we align around goals and ensure we have necessary subject-matter expertise to drive meaningful impact. We solve problems holistically with customer problems in mind, together. We are skeptical about everything and precious about nothing:
We seek input from diverse sources, talk to customers and leads regularly, and adjust course when there is a better path. We consider the customer journey in all of our decisions:
We ensure the customer experience is connected across channels and decisions, driving long-term retention and success. We Execute For Impact:
We focus on delivering impact over chasing rigid benchmarks, and we align roles with outcomes that matter to the business and customers. We Are Focused and Work Without Assumption : We work in sequence, validate hypotheses quickly, and acknowledge we won’t be perfect the first time. How You'll Make An Impact
Drive Clinical Nutrition Research and New Product Innovation: Identify knowledge gaps and opportunities for innovation in veterinary clinical nutrition. Develop and implement research projects that further current nutritional knowledge. Create patents for novel nutrition solutions when applicable. Lead Clinical Nutrition Research: Develop evidence-based, clinical nutrition research projects to support claims, clinical indications, and benefits of our current product portfolio. Conduct and oversee cutting-edge clinical nutrition research to enhance the health and well-being of pets and support company-wide initiatives. Develop and Maintain Partnerships: Establish and maintain partnerships with universities, research institutions, and private entities to maximize depth of knowledge within nutrition and related fields. Facilitate multi-center collaborations to enhance the scope and impact of research initiatives and continued exploration of new nutritional interventions and opportunities. Communication and Documentation: Oversee the documentation and reporting of research findings. Ensure clear and effective communication of research outcomes to relevant parties. Provide clinical nutrition expertise company-wide: Prepare and distribute publications, reports, and other materials to relay study findings to internal and external stakeholders. Publish research findings in reputable journals and present at scientific conferences when appropriate. We're Excited About You Because
You have a DVM and/or PhD in Animal Nutrition or a closely related field. You bring 7+ years of experience in the animal health, nutrition, or pet food industry. You have a proven track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at scientific conferences. You have demonstrated experience designing and leading research studies end-to-end, including protocol development, budgeting, and timeline management. You love dogs. Office Guidelines
We are an in-office culture, made of in-office people who thrive on the collaboration and magnetism of working in a shared space. We seek individuals who excel in this environment, where being present fosters deeper connections and engagement. Our Belonging Philosophy
Our company’s mission is rooted in deep, genuine care for dogs—and for the people who love them. We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce and investing in internal structures, opportunities, and training that create and sustain an inclusive team. We strive to provide an experience at TFD that is invested, meaningful and memorable as we progress on the journey to reimagine how we feed and care for our pets. Best Benefits
Dog-friendly office in Greenwich Village Market-competitive compensation and equity packages Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Company supported mental health benefits 12 week paid parental leave Competitive 401k plan with company match Flexible PTO Discounted fresh food for your pup Your pet interrupting video calls is now a feature, not a bug We commit to building a competitive compensation package and company environment for all individuals to thrive. We believe in competitive base compensation rooted in location-specific market data and performance along with equity ownership in the company. This range is representative of NYC market data; if applying outside NYC the range may change. Compensation:
For this role the anticipated base compensation range is $197,000 - $239,000 USD annually, with equity. More information will be shared at the time of offer. This range may vary by location. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Farmer's Dog, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic or status. For more information, please visit Know Your Rights. Reasonable Accommodations
TFD complies with applicable federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact humansops@thefarmersdog.com.
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To date, The Farmer’s Dog has delivered over 1 billion meals nationwide and raised over $150M in funding. Join us as we continue to develop ways of bringing peace of mind to customers, health to their companions, and meaningful change to how people feed and care for their pets. One Team:
We don’t think of ourselves as separate departments; we align around goals and ensure we have necessary subject-matter expertise to drive meaningful impact. We solve problems holistically with customer problems in mind, together. We are skeptical about everything and precious about nothing:
We seek input from diverse sources, talk to customers and leads regularly, and adjust course when there is a better path. We consider the customer journey in all of our decisions:
We ensure the customer experience is connected across channels and decisions, driving long-term retention and success. We Execute For Impact:
We focus on delivering impact over chasing rigid benchmarks, and we align roles with outcomes that matter to the business and customers. We Are Focused and Work Without Assumption : We work in sequence, validate hypotheses quickly, and acknowledge we won’t be perfect the first time. How You'll Make An Impact
Drive Clinical Nutrition Research and New Product Innovation: Identify knowledge gaps and opportunities for innovation in veterinary clinical nutrition. Develop and implement research projects that further current nutritional knowledge. Create patents for novel nutrition solutions when applicable. Lead Clinical Nutrition Research: Develop evidence-based, clinical nutrition research projects to support claims, clinical indications, and benefits of our current product portfolio. Conduct and oversee cutting-edge clinical nutrition research to enhance the health and well-being of pets and support company-wide initiatives. Develop and Maintain Partnerships: Establish and maintain partnerships with universities, research institutions, and private entities to maximize depth of knowledge within nutrition and related fields. Facilitate multi-center collaborations to enhance the scope and impact of research initiatives and continued exploration of new nutritional interventions and opportunities. Communication and Documentation: Oversee the documentation and reporting of research findings. Ensure clear and effective communication of research outcomes to relevant parties. Provide clinical nutrition expertise company-wide: Prepare and distribute publications, reports, and other materials to relay study findings to internal and external stakeholders. Publish research findings in reputable journals and present at scientific conferences when appropriate. We're Excited About You Because
You have a DVM and/or PhD in Animal Nutrition or a closely related field. You bring 7+ years of experience in the animal health, nutrition, or pet food industry. You have a proven track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at scientific conferences. You have demonstrated experience designing and leading research studies end-to-end, including protocol development, budgeting, and timeline management. You love dogs. Office Guidelines
We are an in-office culture, made of in-office people who thrive on the collaboration and magnetism of working in a shared space. We seek individuals who excel in this environment, where being present fosters deeper connections and engagement. Our Belonging Philosophy
Our company’s mission is rooted in deep, genuine care for dogs—and for the people who love them. We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce and investing in internal structures, opportunities, and training that create and sustain an inclusive team. We strive to provide an experience at TFD that is invested, meaningful and memorable as we progress on the journey to reimagine how we feed and care for our pets. Best Benefits
Dog-friendly office in Greenwich Village Market-competitive compensation and equity packages Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Company supported mental health benefits 12 week paid parental leave Competitive 401k plan with company match Flexible PTO Discounted fresh food for your pup Your pet interrupting video calls is now a feature, not a bug We commit to building a competitive compensation package and company environment for all individuals to thrive. We believe in competitive base compensation rooted in location-specific market data and performance along with equity ownership in the company. This range is representative of NYC market data; if applying outside NYC the range may change. Compensation:
For this role the anticipated base compensation range is $197,000 - $239,000 USD annually, with equity. More information will be shared at the time of offer. This range may vary by location. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Farmer's Dog, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic or status. For more information, please visit Know Your Rights. Reasonable Accommodations
TFD complies with applicable federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact humansops@thefarmersdog.com.
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