Health Assurance Veterinarian

Role Overview

Reporting to the Regional Director of Health Assurance, you will contribute to the delivery and evolution of PIC’s Health Assurance Programme. Your work will focus on protecting the supply chain, supporting customer success, and advancing health standards through data-driven and science-led approaches.

Join a business at the forefront of animal genetics and global food sustainability. At PIC, part of Genus, you’ll play a critical role in safeguarding animal health and supporting the delivery of high-quality genetics to pork producers across Southern Europe.

This is an opportunity to combine scientific expertise with real-world impact—working closely with customers, production teams, and industry experts to improve herd health, mitigate disease risk, and support sustainable food production on a global scale.

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation improving global food sustainability
• Work with industry-leading experts in animal genetics and health
• Gain exposure to international operations and cutting-edge research
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on animal welfare and production systems

You Will

Health Assurance & Risk Management

• Deliver and continuously improve the Health Assurance Programme across PIC multiplication systems
• Monitor herd health and surveillance programs, ensuring compliance and effectiveness
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to protect supply and customer herds
• Support disease prevention and elimination initiatives across internal and customer farms

Data, Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of health and production data
• Provide timely and accurate health status updates to customers and internal stakeholders
• Support applied research projects to develop and validate innovative health solutions

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong, professional relationships with customers and production teams
• Partner with Technical Services to maximise genetic performance within customer herds
• Provide practical, evidence-based recommendations to improve herd health and biosecurity

Collaboration & Industry Contribution

• Work closely with genetic and production teams to support safe and effective gene transfer (including imports/exports)
• Represent PIC in industry forums, sharing scientific knowledge and best practices
• Participate in events and initiatives that strengthen PIC’s value proposition in health assurance

Professional Development

• Continue developing expertise through fieldwork, training programmes, and industry engagement
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends and innovations in swine health and production

Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Veterinary Medicine and license to practice in Spain
• Significant experience in swine health, diagnostics, and epidemiology within modern pork production
• Demonstrated expertise in disease surveillance, biosecurity, and herd health management

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with experience interpreting health and production data
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively
• Collaborative approach, comfortable working across matrixed environments
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel domestically and occasionally internationally
• Professional proficiency in English (written and verbal)

Business Overview

PIC is the swine division of Genus PLC.PIC 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.Genus PLC 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.Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.Our Values

• Collaborate as One Team
• Create Value for Customers
• Innovate with Purpose
• Never stop improving

DEIGenus is a place where you can be yourself and be part of a growing global team. We have a culture of respect, openness and fairness for all. Whatever your background, your role or your area of work, you will have the chance to thrive in an environment that inspires, challenges and supports you to succeed.Tackling climate change

• Monitor and identify goals for the reduction of our GHG emissions from our own operations.
• Drive porcine and bovine genetic improvements which support productivity gains and improve feed efficiency, enabling a reduction in the production of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of milk or meat produced
• Identify facility and other opportunities for reductions in GHG emissions, consistent with our goals
• Partner and advocate for policies that advance positive climate goals and identified United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

Tackling PRRS

• Developing pigs through gene editing that are resistant to PRRSv (Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus), a deadly disease that causes animal death and suffering as well as the loss of billions of dollars in farm production worldwide.* 

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, colour, 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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