Role Overview Reporting to the Health Assurance Manager (Spain), 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.

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.

Benefits

Be part of a purpose‑driven organisation improving integral 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

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)

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.

📌 Health Assurance Veterinarian (Madrid)
🏢 Genus
📍 Madrid