Director of the Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases
On-siteCollege Station, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Develop a vision for the Institute's role in infectious animal diseases and lead a proposal development program to elevate research and extension efforts. Manage human and fiscal resources while building state, national, and international connections to shape animal health systems and agricultural resilience. Represent the Institute to government agencies, industry groups, and global organizations to secure funding and foster collaboration on emerging biosecurity challenges. Provide technical expertise on epidemiology, emergency management, and international capacity building, and serve as principal investigator for institute-related projects. Act as a trainer for curriculum development and field training programs regarding national and international outreach.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Documented record of distinction with 10 years of experience in the veterinary industry or related experience
- 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
- 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
- All positions are security-sensitive
- Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation
- Employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check
Desired Qualifications
- Nationally and/or internationally recognized expertise in veterinary medicine, with a documented record of distinction in research, grant writing, education, and/or industry
- Track record of using research and education to solve problems and convey practical solutions to stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience navigating conflicting interests to achieve accepted practices among groups (e.g., stakeholders; trade associations; county, councils of government; boards; state and/or federal agencies; non-governmental organizations, etc.)
- Experience with veterinary epidemiology
- Experience with veterinary regulatory medicine and programs
- Experience with international veterinary medicine, transboundary diseases, and capacity building
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