Senior Manager, Scientist – Reproductive Systems

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise-level scientific and operational leadership for evaluation, deployment and continuous optimization of advanced reproductive, genetic, and production technologies across company pig production systems.
• Lead teams and translate research, field trials and emerging technologies into scalable, compliant and economically impactful production systems.
• Provide scientific leadership and strategic direction for reproductive systems, breeding programs, semen quality and genetic efficiency initiatives across assigned operations.
• Serve as subject matter expert for reproductive technologies, boar stud operations and related data systems.
• Lead enterprise-level evaluation, validation and implementation of new reproductive technologies, software platforms and automation solutions.
• Champion innovation, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance productivity, animal health, sustainability and cost efficiency.
• Direct data analytics initiatives using production metrics to assess performance, identify gaps and guide decision-making.
• Take an active leadership role in the Smithfield Injury Prevention System (SIPS), promoting a proactive safety culture.
• Audit, assess and continuously improve compliance practices, ensuring consistency across sites.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in Animal Science with a focus in reproduction or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Master’s degree in animal science with a focus in reproduction or related field from an accredited four‑year college or university and 6+ years of relevant experience will be considered qualified.
• Ph.D. in animal science with a focus in reproduction or related field from an accredited four‑year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience will be considered qualified.
• 2+ years demonstrated experience in team management or project leadership.
• Strong working knowledge of reproductive technologies and commercialization of new reproductive technologies.
• Proven expertise in breeding strategies, semen collection, processing, semen quality assessment and performance optimization.
• Experience using statistical analysis and production data to drive decision making and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to translate scientific data into operationally practical SOPs.
• Demonstrated ability to align scientific initiatives with business strategies.
• Proven ability to lead multi‑site operations and geographically dispersed teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science
• Master’s degree in Animal Science
• Ph.D. in Animal Science