Web Designer / Developer – St Louis
February 3, 2012 by admin
Filed under Mid-West, Other, Technical Services
Our client is looking for a web designer/developer with a sharp eye and an ability to communicate effectively. An expertise in creating clean production-ready designs for web applications as well as proficiency in front end (table-less) development, employing HTML/XHTML/CSS and some JavaScript are a must. The designs and code should have a focus on web best practices. CSS3 or jQuery experience is a plus. Expertise in Dreamweaver, Photoshop, capable of working in a rapidly changing environment and being proactive are essential. This role will complete various e-marketing tactics including updating the website via web admin interface, building enewsletter templates, developing new site features/functionality, micro-sites, work in coordination with internal IT and support external marketing applications.
Qualifications include developing, implementing, and maintaining internal and external websites and/or web based applications. Creating reusable CSS to modern standards. Current awareness of web standards/best practices. An in-depth knowledge of HTML/CSS JavaScript (specifically JQuery) Knowledge of CSS3/HTML5 is a plus but not required. Experience working with e-mail marketing applications (email template development), maintaining websites, and search engine optimization (SEO). A basic understanding of Google Analytics for reporting and analysis. Collaborate with the internal team and clients to develop concepts and execute ideas.
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Swine Veterinarian – Midwest US / Canada
January 31, 2012 by admin
Filed under Canada, Mid-West, Technical Services
Our client seeks a Swine Technical Services Veterinarian to join their team in launching and supporting their innovative therapeutic product line in the USA and Canada. In this role, the successful candidate will support sales through professional level technical support to swine veterinarians, producers and distributors and will establish professional relationships with key opinion leaders in industry, government and academic circles. The incumbent will design, monitor and report on field trials and collaborate with academic or research trial cooperators and will provide technical input for the development of training, marketing and sales materials. The veterinarian will provide technical support for sales representatives, marketing personnel and fellow technical team members and will investigate and report on disease breaks and product complaints through problem resolution strategies which might include farm visits and diagnostic investigations. The incumbent will prepare and submit abstracts of field trials for oral or poster presentation at industry meetings.
Qualifications include a veterinary degree with minimum of three years veterinary practice, industry or production system experience. Swine experience is required. This position will be home/field based in the Midwest or Canada. Travel within both countries will be required. Full time or consultant candidates will be considered.
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Research & Development Scientist
January 31, 2012 by admin
Filed under Mid-West, Research & Development
As applied molecular biologist to coordinate, develop, validate and apply techniques such as real time PCR and next generation sequencing to ensure the timely processing and characterization of research and diagnostic/clinical samples. The incumbent will perform analysis on select microbial or host genomes that include real time PCR amplification and Next Generation Sequencing and will utilize and apply data generated from Next Generation Sequencing and real time PCR for both diagnostic and research purposes. The scientist will utilize bioinformatics to provide distinct microbial characterization on processed and archived samples, plan and design and/or conduct/oversee in vitro studies and/or experimental trials, for example, establish schedules and arrange for animal sources (if needed) and arrange for appropriate laboratory resources and consumables, conduct pre trial meetings, participate in vaccination, challenge, necropsy and sample processing, write and review drafts of Laboratory Services diagnostic protocols and reports and recommend and implement new technology. The incumbent will provide training and support during transfer of data and information generated from new technology to other departments, write and review protocols, prepare training materials, provide technical input, oversee preparation of medial, reagents, buffers and glassware used in laboratory tests.
Qualifications include Ph.D. +/-DVM in Molecular Biology or equivalent with 2+ years of experience. Advanced knowledge in molecular biology and microbiology, advanced knowledge in molecular assay development and validation for diagnostic purposes, experience to include real time PCR, next generation sequencing and bioinformatic analysis, experience in microbial genomics and pathogensis, experience in veterinary diagnostics, experience in animal viral and bacterial disease model development. This position requires 10% business travel.To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please Apply Now.
Sales Manager – Los Angeles
January 30, 2012 by admin
Filed under California, Sales & Marketing
Our client who has been in business for more than 23 years is introducing their product into the veterinary market in the US starting in Los Angeles, CA. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up our client’s flagship office in Los Angeles and will ideally bring with them a network of contacts of Veterinary practices/surgeons in this location. The incumbent will be responsible for generating new leads via mail and cold calling, arranging and also performing demonstrations of the product and managing new installations.
Qualifications include experience in veterinary sales and it is preferred the successful candidate will have software sales experience.Our client is offering a competitive salary and company car and will be interviewing on February 22nd for this role in Las Vegas.
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Scientist II
January 30, 2012 by admin
Filed under East, Mid-West, Research & Development, West
The incumbent will handle the generation and analysis of real time PCR and next generation sequencing data in a diagnostic setting, communicate data and information generated to both internal and external customers, provide functional support to R&D Project Leads, Laboratory Services Manager, Autogenous Laboratory Manager and Scientific Support Director.
Qualifications include a Ph.D +/-DVM in Molecular Biology or equivalent with 2+ years of experience or Masters in Molecular Biology or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience. The incumbent should have expertise in the bioinformatic analysis of microbial genomes and potentially host transcriptomes. This analysis will aid in diagnostic analysis and both autogenous and USDA licensed product development.
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Senior Global Procurement Manager
The Sr. Global Procurement Manager leads worldwide purchasing activities of the company for raw materials and chemical feed additives; trace organic minerals, enzymes, yeasts, mycotoxin binders, probiotics, organic acids, vitamins, and aqua products. This role plays an integral part in establishing long-term agreements with key suppliers, ensuring lowest cost material for the organization at the quality level required – meeting the regulations as appropriate – and providing well planned and just in time procurement capability.
General responsibilities:
· Continuously reduce cost of manufacturing and purchasing products by establishing cost reduction programs and projects for the specialty products
· Maintain supply agreements and/or volume requirements for key raw materials and traded goods to support budgeted Sales
· Provide purchasing capability and supplier relations to commercialize new products and new uses of existing products in support of organizational growth plans
· Implement cost reduction and service improvement projects around the world, that would offset inflation over the long term
· Provide capability leadership and long range planning to procure materials necessary for organizational sites and toll manufacturing in support of growth plans.
· Establish purchasing policies and procedures for implementation worldwide.
Cultural Fit and Values
The successful candidate will be collaborative, analytical, flexible and proactive. He/she should have comprehensive experience in complex negotiations within a global strategic sourcing environment and will need to be mature and confident enough to communicate effectively within a highly specialized market.
Flexibility, hard work, leadership and a minimum 5 years of direct experience in Procurement departments leading highly-matrixed global teams are all critical to succeed.
Experience in manufacturing, ISO/GMP/FAMI-QS, ERP/MRP systems and a second language would be plus.
Education/Credentials
Candidates will possess a degree in engineering/chemistry or BA/BS in Business Administration or a related field and technical knowledge in chemistry, engineering, biology and/or fermentation.
Experience of 5 to 10 years in similar positions is required.
An MBA or MS in Purchasing/procurement or similar area is preferred.
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Efficacy Product Manager
January 18, 2012 by admin
Filed under Mid-West, Research & Development
The incumbent will manage the development and completion of efficacy studies required for regulatory approval of pharmaceutical products under development for our client in the US. This includes selection, oversight, management, monitoring and support for CRO’s including in-life animal facilities (GCP) as well as clinical investigators for GCP studies. This includes preparing, managing and supporting regulatory submissions relating to efficacy studies.
Qualifications include a DVM, MS and a minimum of 5 years in clinical research or development and/or regulatory environment.
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Senior Vice President – Animal Health Services
January 13, 2012 by admin
Filed under North-East, Sales & Marketing, Technical Services
The purpose of this position is to provide leadership to Animal Health Services teams and to provide guidance on strategic development and alignment with the long-range goals of our client’s organization. The incumbent will provide organizational leadership in the area of animal health and welfare. Responsibilities include providing strategic and budget oversight, participating in long- and short-term strategic development, promoting and facilitating development of internal leaders and experts, collaboration with other program and infrastructure departments and external groups, tracking departmental success through objective metrics and subjective evaluations, integrating programs to optimize services, manage costs, and maximize impact, developing medical record processes designed to improve services and efficiencies, collect/analyze animal welfare/program data for public/professional consumption, negotiating program specific contracts designed to generate program supporting income, developing communication processes, gathering input and gaining consensus when appropriate, performing annual performance reviews and recommending salaries and promotions, developing key influencer relationships, providing communications department with data and experts to support mediate initiatives and manage staff.
Qualifications include a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, preferred board-certification, MBA or extensive business and leadership training, minimum of 7 years as a leader in an animal welfare/health organization, experience in marketing and corporate relations , solid knowledge of the animal welfare/health industry, ability to develop business strategies in line with the organization’s goals, must bridge diverse areas of expertise: medicine/surgery, toxicology, behavior, research, business strategy and marketing. Leadership and staff development skills are key, experience working with unions is helpful.
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Manager – Scientific & Medical Affairs
January 13, 2012 by admin
Filed under North-East, Technical Services
The incumbent acts as the science and medical advisor for our client’s organization and will liaise with academia and other expert thought leaders in the field of Pet Care in order to bring forward information about trends and scientific advances to support product development and marketing in delivering new, efficacios and trendy products to the marketplace. He/She will provide Public Relations support for advertising, web, veterinary liaison and veterinary outreach. The incumbent will review and keep abreast of emerging science as related to strategic platforms of the company, support Regulatory Affairs, R&D and Marketing in claims substantiation through scientific evidence. The incumbent will be the scientific and medical advisor for product development and will network with Academia and Expert Thought Leaders in the field of Pet Care in order to obtain expert opinions on scientific issues. Other responsibilities include keeping accurate records of scientific substantiation sources for product claims. Based on clinical trial experience, he/she will partner with R&D to develop related testing protocols for clinical trials. The incumbent will work with legal and R&D to identify IP platforms and fill the IP gap. He/she will support the Customer Development Team by attending national meetings and customer sales presentations to sell the science based products that our client offers and will be the medical spokesperson for the company. The Manager will provide medical and scientific support to Consumer Affairs and will provide Public Relations support for advertising, web, veterinary liaison and veterinary outreach.
Qualifications include a DVM with 3-5 years of veterinary practice experience. A PhD is a plus as well as someone who is a trail-blazer and champion of identifying new technologies and technology improvements. Will need to have mastery at handling complex tasks & projects as well as multiple projects concurrently and will apply knowledge of technical and medical fields within category teams and peers. The incumbent will aggressively seek new technology and IP protection and will stay abreast of new developments and opportunities. Will need to represent the company via the media, web, conferences and veterinary outreach and will need to be an excellent technical writer and have a track record of publishing in peer reviewed scientific journals. Will need the abiilty to design protocols for clinical trials whereby the outcome will support product claims.
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Senior Officer – Major Gift
January 10, 2012 by admin
Filed under Mid-West, Sales & Marketing, South-West
Our client is a distinguished organization, founded more than 63 years ago and has been at the forefront of funding research breakthroughs that have advanced animal health and welfare worldwide. Our client’s funded research helps to protect, treat and cure companion animals and wildlife.
The Senior Officer is responsible for raising major gift revenue from high net-worth individuals. This position works closely with the planned giving department. This position will be responsible for direct reports. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, strong sales or fundraising experience with three to five years of demonstrated success raising 5 to 6 figure gifts. Strong management experience developing and managing a sales/fundraising team. Understanding of sales or fundraising best practices and ability to execute a tactical plan. Results-oriented. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills are required. Experience working with a database, building reports, running queries and maintaining accurate records.
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