Classified advertisement (May 2018) Position Announcement: Asia Regional Health Assurance Director

PIC Asia is seeking a Regional Health Assurance Director to be based in Shanghai, China. This position will lead the implementation and communication of the science-based and comprehensive PIC Health Assurance Program that enables the sustainable delivery of superior healthy genetic merit to customers. The individual will also collaborate with leading organizations in developing and validating innovative health solutions for the swine industry and with the global PIC health team in developing and refining the PIC Health Assurance Program.

The position requirements include:

• Degree of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited veterinary college
• At least 10 years’ experience in swine medicine (diagnostics and epidemiology) and production
• Ability to work with all levels of production systems (owners, senior managers, production managers, technicians, nutritionists, veterinarians)
• Experience leading professional teams preferred
• Ability to effectively lead and develop high performing teams in an environment of collaboration and creativity
• Demonstrated ability to influence internal and external stakeholders to achieve high levels of performance improvement
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with information technology tools for analysis and communication of health and production related data
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally including extensive travel within PIC wholly owned businesses in China, Philippines, and Russia, and franchises in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, and key accounts in Thailand
• Asia region experience an advantage but not a requirement
• Pioneering, resilient, patient, can-do attitude essential.

To apply, interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to  careers@pic.com.