Clinical Veterinarian

ABOUT EGENESIS eGenesis is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing human-compatible engineered organs to address the severe global organ shortage. The Company’s proprietary genome engineering platform enables extensive, multiplex gene edits to remove key biological barriers, add protective human transgenes, and inactivate endogenous retroviruses. EGEN-2784, a genetically engineered porcine kidney, is the Company’s lead program and is currently being evaluated in a multi-patient Expanded Access study at MGH. eGenesis is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. At eGenesis, our core values—innovation, collaboration, compassion, resilience, and passion—are at the center of how we work. We engineer hope and bring passion to everything we do. We collaborate and learn from one another, combining diverse expertise to tackle complex challenges. We innovate boldly, pushing boundaries and science to new heights. where no pig organ has gone before. With resilience, we navigate challenges and celebrate progress together. And in all we do, we lead with compassion—for our patients, our people, and our pigs. Position Summary The Clinical Veterinarian maintains clinical oversight of the research grade pig population and surrogate herd for the eGenesis site. This role places a strong emphasis on herd health management, disease prevention and clinical decision making to ensure the stability and wellbeing of the pig population. Additionally, this individual will manage personnel of the veterinary team, support in vivo studies and advise on regulatory compliance related to animal activities. Primary Responsibilities Clinical Veterinary Care and Herd Health Lead herd health management, including disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment across donor and surrogate pig populationsProvide clinical support for surrogate herd including routine medical cases, ultrasound diagnostics according to study designs or for clinical assessmentsSupport epidemiological tracking and disease monitoring to proactively manage population healthEvaluate neonate piglets daily and work with neonatal care team to implement treatment plans for any health concerns that arisePerform necropsies and submit diagnostic samples for relevant research and clinical cases to ensure health of donor and surrogate herds or provide findings to development teamCollaborate with internal teams and external partners and vendors to support animal health and sourcingParticipate in all surgery activities and advanced reproductive proceduresPerform other duties and assume additional responsibilities as assigned Animal Care Program Leadership Develop a veterinary science department with expansion according to research needs in support of eGenesis xenotransplantation platformCollaborate with veterinarians and leadership across other eGenesis sites to manage veterinary care and population health programsFacilitate staff development in area of laboratory animal scienceOversight of Wisconsin barns to meet IACUC standards and USDA regulationsParticipate in IACUC activities including inspections, advising of team members, interpretation of regulatory requirements, and serving as alternate veterinarian on committeeDraft, review, and revise SOPs relevant to the neonatal, veterinary, and general animal care activitiesParticipate in scientific and management meetings with Cambridge and Indiana sites, including donor animal allocation, preclinical development, and regulatoryServe ad hoc on internal eGenesis Publication Committee for review, collaboration, or preparation of manuscriptsDevelop and provide an annual training program to the Animal care, Neonatal and Vet tech team to assure compliance with animal welfare regulations and animal treatment plansProvide personnel management including goal setting, performance reviews, conflict resolution, scheduling and training documentation oversight Compliance, Biosecurity and Safety Ensure compliance with company biosecurity practices to safeguard health of all animals produced by eGenesisWork in collaboration with veterinarians to identify potential biosecurity and husbandry process improvements in the neonatal areaPromote and adhere to safety in the workplace and report unsafe acts, ensure equipment is maintained correctly, report all accidents/incidents, inspect work area and take remedial action to minimize or eliminate all hazardsPromote and adhere to the eGenesis animal welfare policiesFollow all applicable regulatory requirements (USDA, FDA, OLAW) regarding animal welfare and ensure humane care according to the Guide for the care and use of Laboratory Animals and the Animal Welfare Act Minimum Qualifications DVM or VMD from AVMA-accredited institution; may substitute completion of ECFVG program for graduates of non-AVMA schoolsVeterinary license in at least one state; must attain Wisconsin licensure within 6 months of hireDEA Registration for maintenance of controlled drugs on siteUSDA Accreditation Category II3-5 years of relevant veterinary experience working with swine, including clinical and herd health management experienceExcellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize workAttention to detail and problem-solving skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong organizational skills with the ability to multi-taskInterpersonal skills necessary to manage othersAbility to work on call schedule: As essential personnel, occasional animal work outside of normal business hours or availability for emergency response may be required but very limited Preferred Qualifications ACLAM board certification or residency training in laboratory animal medicine with eligibility to take ACLAM board examBackground in either swine management/research or experience in breeding/neonate management of any species. Significant swine medicine experience desired1-3 years of management experience PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands or arms, lift, and operate a computer. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust to focus. The employee frequently is required to lift laboratory supplies and equipment within the daily routine. The employee will be required to handle and work with large animals on a daily basis. WORK ENVIRONMENT This position will be required to shower-in into the animal facility to perform the required tasks. This position operates in multiple environments, including office, laboratory, and animal husbandry environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, filing cabinets, and fax machines. #IH We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.