Director of the Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases

About the role

The Director of the Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases will serve as the administrative leader of the unit IIAD, a globally recognized Center of Excellence and Collaborating Centre in Biological Threat Reduction, dedicated to advancing animal health, food security, and public health through innovative research, education, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop a vision for the continued role of the Institute and the TAMUS in the dynamic environment of infectious animal diseases.
• Provide collaborative and programmatic support to faculty, staff, and students to enhance research and extension missions.
• Manage human and fiscal resources, including team building and leading a proposal development program that elevates efforts throughout the TAMUS.
• Represent the Institute to state, federal, and international agencies, private organizations, partners, collaborators, key industry groups, and international organizations.
• Liaise with the administration of TAMUS to plan initiatives, convey research and extension information, and pursue fundraising opportunities that will benefit the Institute far into the future.
• Work closely with and implement outreach and professional technical oversight to IIAD portfolios, including serving as principal investigator for institute-related projects.
• Provide technical expertise to IIAD animal health-related projects and programs.
• Use knowledge of animal agriculture industry functions and current agricultural issues.
• Provide technical expertise to projects focused on animal health, emergency management, epidemiology, international capacity building, and industry extension.
• Act as a trainer for curriculum development and implementation of IIAD field training programs regarding national and international outreach when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Well-recognized leader in veterinary medicine and/or public health with 10 years of experience in the veterinary industry or related experience.
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and/or terminal degree in an associated field.
• Documented expertise in the field of veterinary medicine and/or public health, with a record of contributions in research, education, and/or industry.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with stakeholder groups, identify critical issues, and then act on those needs through research, extension, and/or industry activities that bring resolution to problems.
• Demonstrated success in building, supporting, and leading interdisciplinary veterinary programs and teams.
• Proven track record in leading and growing projects and programs that collectively achieve an organization’s mission.
• Experience in managing human and fiscal resources.

Skills

• Excellent English oral, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, administration, and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary and interagency teams, while assuring communication flows among groups and members.
• Ability to utilize leadership skills to inspire faculty and staff, manage teams, and invest in individual success of faculty and staff members.
• Knowledge of fundraising, where development ideas advance the goals of the Institute.
• Ability to coordinate with broad-based partners and stakeholders to address animal health challenges statewide, nationally, and internationally.
• Ability to work with and appear before legislative, regulatory, and stakeholder bodies as a trusted source of expert knowledge.