Chief Veterinary Officer - Topigs Norsvin
1 day ago
Tarragona
ph3Position within the organization /h3 pThe 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 centers. It also actively participates as CVO in the Global MT‑Operations team and collaborates closely with global and cluster logistics, sales, and production teams, serving as a bridge between these groups and the veterinary teams, including RD (Health and Behavior platform), the Genetic Nucleus (GN) group, and GTS. Additionally, the position takes part in Global Technical Services management meetings (MT GTS) to represent the interests of the Global Veterinarian Services team and is responsible for the external representation of the veterinarian department at congresses, authorities, NGOs, and other stakeholders in the veterinary field. /p ul liDevelop, implement, and monitor a global health plan for the Topigs Norsvin breeding and production infrastructure. /li liReporting 2 times per year the status of the breeding herds as AI studs for health and biosecurity monitoring to the Management Team Operations (via the Chief Technical Officer). /li liInterpret (health) disruptions and take adequate actions when needed. /li liResponsible for managing the Global Veterinarian Services Team in developing and executing the Topigs Norsvin health plan. /li liGuarantee biosecurity of (genetic) nucleus breeding infrastructure including AI stations healthy on Topigs Norsvin SPF health standards. /li liBased on the performed audits in the clusters, identify action plans per cluster and monitor progress. /li liManage and coordinate the development of new and maintenance of existing health certificates and protocols, in close contact with GSCM and local veterinarians. /li liDefine the quality standards and monitor the audits executed in the clusters for distributors in terms of health and biosecurity. /li liOrganize and monitor adequate veterinarian support towards the genetic dissemination process (semen, embryos, and animals). /li liClose collaboration with the Health and Behavior platform to connect research, the GVS team, and the field. /li liProvide veterinarian support and expertise in depop/repos, eradications and other health improvement projects. /li /ul h3Profile and skills /h3 ul liSenior porcine veterinarian with at least 10 years of relevant work experience and a wide network in the international porcine sector. /li liThorough knowledge and interest in porcine veterinary medicine. Experience with genetics and breeding programs is an advantage. /li liExcellent communicator with good intercultural skills. Able to motivate and inspire internal and external stakeholders in the veterinary environment. /li liSkills to manage different interests and the ability to work in an international setting with a quick and realistic understanding of issues. /li liNative or native‑like English is a must. /li liImportant competences are leadership, team player, decisiveness, forward thinking, management skills, independence, and persuasive communication. /li /ul h3Details /h3 ul liThe position will be based in Spain. /li liFrequent international travelling is expected up to 30%. /li /ul h3Chief Veterinary Officer - Topigs Norsvin, Tarragona, Catalunya, ES /h3 /p #J-18808-Ljbffr