Technical Services Senior Specialist - Applied Female Reproduction

Role Overview

PIC, a Genus company, has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a Technical Services Senior Specialist - (AFR) Applied Female Reproduction (Remote Mid-West Region) to provide high-quality services to customers in North America.

This position is responsible for delivering post-sale services to customer sites, including monitoring agreements on intervention actions when necessary and overseeing on-farm implementation strategies to ensure the genetic program achieves the expected results. A critical component of this role is leveraging hands-on swine production experience to accurately assess farm conditions, identify performance opportunities, and provide practical, production-focused recommendations. This expertise is essential for advising customers on non-genetic factors, particularly those related to applied female reproduction that can positively influence overall performance.

The successful candidate is able work in a culturally diverse, fast-paced environment, including the ability to multi-task and anticipate needs while managing competing priorities and maintaining attention to detail. Strong communication skills, both verbally and in written form, as well as organizational skills are pivotable to succeed in this role.

This position is ideally based in the Mid-West region with travel approximately 50% within North America; travel may increase depending on business needs.

The salary range for this position is $88,000 - $110,000 USD. The salary provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Genus considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

You Will

• Use best practices and knowledge that allow customers the opportunity to improve profitability and realize a greater return on investment with our genetics.
• Communicate and support the implementation of the Company’s health, genetic, management and nutrition guidelines.
• Support both customer and multiplication partner farms to ensure optimum performance in both mature and start-up farms.
• Identify and manage specific customer production improvement projects, including but not limited to increasing gilt selection rate, improving feeding management practices, increasing weaned pig output, quality and efficiency.
• Participate in projects, such as applied field research trials or customer data analysis, that will lead to improvement in the Company’s production guidelines.
• Work within a team dynamic to:
  • Improve existing animal husbandry practices for all phases of production.
  • Train staff for successful implementation and standardization.
  • Review programs after implementation.
  • Ensure established targets and goals are met.
  • Provide partnership in collaborative technical projects.
• Develop monthly reports focused on key initiatives, project metrics and performance.
• Make every effort to see that the Company maintains good standards of conduct in dealing with customers, employees and allied industry in matters relating to social, professional and ethical obligations to society and animal well-being.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information, and work to build agreements with others, using sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify innovative solutions.
• Communicate difficult concepts and negotiate with others to adopt a different point of view.
• Leverage specialized knowledge and expertise to lead teams/projects with moderate risks and resource requirements.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications: (required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in swine production, with a proven ability to enhance production performance and efficiency.
• Strong ability to evaluate production systems and develop targeted intervention strategies that improve processes, productivity, and financial outcomes.
• Skilled in assimilating, analyzing, and clearly communicating technical information, including the preparation of technical papers and materials to support sales efforts.
• Capable of working independently and managing travel requirements.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50% within North America; travel may increase depending on business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in agriculture, animal sciences or related field.
• Spanish language proficiency.

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Business Overview

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. 

PIC, our swine division, 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 sustainably nourish the world.

Benefits Overview

At Genus, we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and ETO (earned time off). This position will have opportunities for growth.  

Equal Employment Opportunities

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. 

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