Director, Swine Health Strategy & SHIC

Pork; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Pork Board is seeking a Director/Senior Director, Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) to lead critical initiatives that protect and advance U.S. swine health.

The role integrates SHIC programs into the NPB Swine Health and Production team and advances the National Swine Health Strategy. Ideal candidates have strong swine health expertise, strategic influence, and a track record of coordinating multi-stakeholder projects with producers, veterinarians, researchers, and agencies.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in veterinary medicine, epidemiology, public health, or related field.
• Significant experience in swine health, veterinary medicine, or animal health research.
• Proven ability to lead complex multi-stakeholder programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of SHIC programs and stakeholder relationships into NPB.
• Align SHIC initiatives with the National Swine Health Strategy and industry needs.
• Provide strategic leadership for cross-functional initiatives and working groups.
• Coordinate Pork Checkoff-funded research initiatives and communication of results.
• Develop partnerships with producers, veterinarians, researchers, and government agencies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication & influence

Program management

Education

Advanced degree in veterinary medicine or related field

Job description

The National Pork Board is seeking a Director/Senior Director, Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) to lead critical initiatives that protect and advance U.S. swine health.

The role integrates SHIC programs into the NPB Swine Health and Production team and advances the National Swine Health Strategy. Ideal candidates have strong swine health expertise, strategic influence, and a track record of coordinating multi-stakeholder projects with producers, veterinarians, researchers, and agencies.