WILMAH and Stonehaven Cozmix Group

Why This Survey Matters
Animal Health is a uniquely connected industry that’s built on relationships, driven by science, and shaped by the people who work across its manufacturers, distributors, veterinary practices, diagnostics companies, associations, and beyond. Yet for all its collaborative spirit, the industry has never had a rigorous, data-driven look at how careers actually progress – and where they diverge.
The thesis behind this research is straightforward: men's and women's career journeys in Animal Health often start from a place of shared ambition and comparable capability, yet diverge at predictable inflection points – the first people-manager role, first P&L ownership, entry into senior
leadership, and executive sponsorship moments. Three enablers – networking, mentorship, and sponsorship – appear to be the critical difference-makers. This survey will quantify exactly that. –
The findings will be published as an annual industry report, establishing a baseline that the industry can track, debate, and act on year after year.

Who Should Take This Survey
If you have ever worked in Animal Health – in any role, at any level, in any part of the world then your voice belongs in this dataset. The survey is designed to capture the full spectrum of the industry:
•All functions: Sales, marketing, technical services, R&D, manufacturing, finance, HR, supply chain, veterinary practice, and more
•All career levels: From individual contributors to C-suite executives
•All employer types: Manufacturers, distributors, corporate practice groups, independent clinics, diagnostics, equipment, technology, consulting, and associations
•All geographies: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Brazil, Australia, India, Japan and beyond
•All genders: This research depends on hearing from men, women, and non-binary professionals equally

The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and includes ~38 questions covering career milestones, access to influential leaders, mentorship quality, sponsorship experience, and perceptions of fairness in advancement.

What the Research Will Produce
Results will be compiled into the inaugural Animal Health Career Pulse, an annual publication that will:
•Benchmark career progression patterns by gender, career stage, employer type, function, and country
•Quantify the real-world impact of networking, mentorship, and sponsorship on promotion velocity and opportunity access
•Identify where and why career paths diverge – and what interventions most reliably convert talent into advancement
•Give industry leaders, HR professionals, and talent development teams actionable data to drive meaningful change
“We believe the Animal Health industry is ready to see itself clearly - not just to celebrate its strengths, but to honestly examine where talent is being left on the table. This survey is the starting point for a conversation our industry needs to have.”
– Jessica Bayer, Chairman of the Board, WILMAH

About WILMAH
WILMAH (Women in Leadership and Management in Animal Health) is a professional community dedicated to advancing women's leadership across all segments of the animal health industry. Through mentorship, sponsorship, community programming, and research, WILMAH works to create a more equitable and effective industry for everyone.
About Stonehaven Cozmix Group
Stonehaven Cozmix Group is a leading animal health strategy and consulting firm specializing in go-to-market transformation, M&A advisory, commercial strategy, and data and analytics. Stonehaven Cozmix partners with animal health companies globally to accelerate growth and build sustainable commercial advantage.