Genus PLC has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a Health Assurance Veterinarian to join our team and support our Health Assurance Manager in Spain. The Health Assurance Veterinarian has primary accountability for implementing and communicating PIC's comprehensive Health Assurance (HA) program to maintain a reliable supply of superior healthy genetics to customers in Southern Europe. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, and a proven track record in swine health management, disease surveillance, and biosecurity risk management.- Implement the Health Assurance Program that protects PIC supply chain and our customers' herds:- Monitor the health and surveillance program for contract multiplication flows.- Provide health status information concerning product sources to customers in a timely manner.- Perform risk assessments of the PIC multiplication flows and propose risk mitigation strategies.- Actively participate in health-related data collection, organization, and analysis.- Complete welfare assessments and implement PIC's welfare policy in owned and contract multiplication.- Assist in specific disease elimination projects in contracted and customers' farms.- Support applied research projects to develop and/or validate novel health solutions.- Represent PIC/Genus and provide science-based information to the scientific community through national and international professional venues.- Participate in PIC-sponsored and industry-driven events to facilitate further understanding of health assurance and services as points of difference within the PIC Value Proposition.- Interface with PIC Genetic team to facilitate optimal gene transfer between PIC herds while managing health risks, including imports/exports.- Establish effective professional relationships with customers and key production personnel to enable PIC account objectives and product performance.- Collaborate with Technical Services and customers to maximize the genetic potential of PIC products within customers' herds.- Gain exposure to customers' herds to generate specific best-practice recommendations aiming to mitigate risk of disease introduction-dissemination and to improve herd health.- Spend field time with experienced PIC veterinarians, access PIC on-boarding materials and programs, study literature, and attend scientific/industry meetings for ongoing development.- Maintain confidentiality of all Genus PIC products and program proprietary knowledge as well as customer-specific information.Basic Qualifications (required):- Veterinary Medicine Degree and current license to practice within Spain.- Minimum 5 years' experience in swine medicine (diagnostics and epidemiology) in the swine industry and modern pork production.- Strong verbal and written English skills.- Authorized to work in Spain without sponsorship.Preferred Qualifications:- Experience working in a Matrix Management organization.- Proven track record in swine health management, disease surveillance, and biosecurity risk management.- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence internal and external key stakeholders at all levels.- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.- Experience supporting health and production data analysis and reporting with a keen attention to detail.Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK,and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.Pig Improvement Company (PIC) currently supplies over 70% of the world's top pork producers. We directly employ people in 18 countries worldwide and our products are available in more than 50 countries across the globe. We are a diverse team, ranging from scientists to sales teams, production personnel to customer service, and are all united by a passion for producing nutritious, affordable pork and a commitment to continuous improvement.Our vision is clear:Pioneering animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.Genus offers competitive benefits plans including a pension provided through NFU, health cash plan, private medical insurance (subject to eligibility criteria), cycle to work, technology vouchers, and many discounted retail options in our discount store. We also offer competitive maternity/paternity leave and a company stock purchase plan. We are constantly evaluating and evolving our offerings to ensure we stay competitive.Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age,national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at ******.
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