Descripción de la oferta
Position within the organizationThe role reports to the Director of Global Technical Services and leads the Global Veterinarian Services team, which includes the CVO and five cluster veterinarians responsible for worldwide veterinary services for the Topigs Norsvin breeding program and gene dissemination centres. It actively participates as CVO in the Global MT‑Operations team and collaborates closely with global and cluster logistics, sales and production teams. The position also represents the interests of the Global Veterinarian Services team in General Technical Services management meetings and serves as the external representative of the veterinarian department at congresses, authorities, NGOs and other stakeholders in the veterinary field.Key DeliverablesDevelop, implement, and monitor a global health plan for the Topigs Norsvin breeding and production infrastructure.Report twice per year on the status of the breeding herds as AI studs for health and biosecurity monitoring to the Management Team Operations via the Chief Technical Officer.Interpret health disruptions and take adequate actions when needed.Manage the Global Veterinarian Services Team in developing and executing the health plan.Guarantee biosecurity of genetic nucleus breeding infrastructure, including AI stations, in accordance with Topigs Norsvin SPF health standards.Identify action plans per cluster based on audits and monitor progress.Manage and coordinate the development and maintenance of health certificates and protocols in close contact with GSCM and local veterinarians.Define quality standards and monitor audits for distributors in terms of health and biosecurity.Organise and monitor adequate veterinary support for the genetic dissemination process (semen, embryos and animals).Collaborate closely with the Health and Behaviour platform to connect research, the GVS team and the field.Provide veterinary support and expertise in depopulation, re‑population, eradications and other health improvement projects.Profile and SkillsSenior porcine veterinarian with at least 10 years of relevant work experience and a wide network in the international porcine sector.Thorough knowledge and interest in porcine veterinary medicine. Experience with genetics and breeding programmes is an advantage.Excellent communicator with good intercultural skills, able to motivate and inspire internal and external stakeholders in the veterinary environment.Ability to manage different interests and work effectively in an international setting with a quick, realistic understanding of issues.Native or native‑like English is a must.Important competences: leadership, team player, decisiveness, forward thinking, management skills, independence and persuasive communication.DetailsThe position will be based in Spain. Frequent international travel is expected, up to 30%.
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