Technical Services Sr Specialist (Applied Female Reproduction)

PIC, a Genus company, has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Services Senior Specialist in Applied Female Reproduction (Remote Mid-West Region) to provide high-quality services to customers in North America. This role delivers post-sale services, including monitoring agreements, intervention actions, and overseeing on-farm implementation strategies to ensure genetic programs achieve expected results. A critical component is leveraging hands-on swine production experience to assess farm conditions, identify performance opportunities, and provide practical, production-focused recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Use best practices and knowledge to help customers improve profitability and realize a greater return on investment with our genetics.
• Communicate and support the implementation of the Company’s health, genetic, management, and nutrition guidelines.
• Support customer and multiplication partner farms to ensure optimum performance in both mature and start-up farms.
• Identify and manage specific customer production improvement projects, including but not limited to:
  • Increasing gilt selection rate
  • Improving feeding management practices
  • Increasing weaned pig output, quality, and efficiency
• Participate in projects such as applied field research trials or customer data analysis to improve the Company’s production guidelines.
• Work within a team dynamic to:
  • Improve existing animal husbandry practices for all phases of production
  • Train staff for successful implementation and standardization
  • Review programs after implementation
  • Ensure established targets and goals are met
  • Provide partnership in collaborative technical projects
• Develop monthly reports focused on key initiatives, project metrics, and performance.
• Uphold the Company’s standards of conduct in dealings with customers, employees, and the industry regarding social, professional, and ethical obligations to society and animal well-being.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information, build agreements, and negotiate differing viewpoints using analytical thought and innovative solutions.
• Leverage specialized knowledge to lead teams and projects with moderate risks and resource requirements.

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in swine production, with a proven ability to enhance production performance and efficiency.
  • Strong ability to evaluate production systems and develop targeted intervention strategies that improve processes, productivity, and financial outcomes.
  • Skilled in assimilating, analyzing, and clearly communicating technical information, including preparing technical papers and materials to support sales efforts.
  • Capable of working independently and managing travel requirements.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 50% within North America; travel may increase depending on business needs.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in agriculture, animal sciences, or a related field.
  • Spanish language proficiency.

About the Company

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer and a global FTSE 250 company headquartered in the UK. With a presence in over 70 countries and a workforce of over 3,000 employees, Genus is a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics. PIC, the swine division of Genus, supplies over 70% of the world’s top pork producers. Our vision is to pioneer animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($88,000 - $110,000 USD, commensurate with experience)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Long and short-term disability coverage
• 401K retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and earned time off (ETO)
• Opportunities for growth

Schedule

This position is ideally based in the Mid-West region with approximately 50% travel within North America. Travel may increase depending on business needs.