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The National Pork Board is seeking a Director, Swine Health. Reporting to the Chief Veterinarian, the Director will develop and implement swine health programs related to endemic, emerging, regulatory, and foreign animal diseases. This position will collaborate with staff for research responsibilities. Current project responsibilities include Secure Pork Supply and the Certified Swine Sample Collector Training Program, as well as coordination of a national swine health and production survey.

Essential job functions include:

  • Development of foreign animal disease (FAD) plans, strategies, and resources to support preparedness and response.
  • Development and delivery of educational material for producers and veterinarians in FAD and research projects.
  • Partnership with and management of external contractors and provide subject matter expertise with respect to swine health issues.
  • Management of Checkoff swine health task forces, councils, and/or working groups.
  • Provide technical assistance as needed in preharvest pork safety, pork quality assurance, extension, international trade programs, and in other areas where needed.
  • Participation in long range planning and budgeting regarding swine health programs.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on swine health information for internal staff, external groups and industry partners.

Requirements/Experience:

  • Education: D.V.M, advanced degrees encouraged.
  • Minimum one (1+) year in the practice of swine veterinary medicine.
  • Ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences made up of producers, veterinarians, regulators, and other professionals.
  • Position requires up to 40% travel; must have valid US Driver’s license and US Passport.

The National Pork Board’s corporate office is in Des Moines, IA. Preference given to local candidates and those willing to relocate; however remote applicants will be considered. Application deadline is 9/11/2023 but we may speak to qualified candidates prior to the close date.

The National Pork Board has responsibility for Checkoff-funded research, promotion and consumer information projects and for communicating with pork producers and the public. The Pork Checkoff funds national and state programs in advertising, consumer information, retail and foodservice marketing, export market promotion, production improvement, technology, swine health, pork safety and environmental management. Applicants should be able to support the mission of the organization with enthusiasm to serve U.S. pork producers.

The National Pork Board, an equal opportunity employer, offers an exceptional benefits package and work environment. We have been nationally recognized as one of Inc. Magazine’s “Best Places to Work”. Check us out at www.porkcheckoff.org

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