Director/Sr. Director, Swine Health Information Center (SHIC)
National Pork Board · Des Moines
Pay$150k – $180k
PostedNov 13, 2026
LevelSenior
In short
The National Pork Board (NPB) is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and experienced Director / Senior Director, Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) to lead critical…
📋 About the job
The National Pork Board (NPB) is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and experienced Director / Senior Director, Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) to lead critical initiatives that protect and advance the health of the U.S. swine herd.
This position will play a key role in integrating SHIC programs and priorities into the National Pork Board's Swine Health and Production team while advancing the National Swine Health Strategy.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in swine health, a passion for advancing animal health, and the ability to lead complex initiatives through collaboration and influence. This highly visible role works with producers, veterinarians, researchers, government agencies, and industry partners to strengthen disease preparedness, advance research, and deliver meaningful results for the pork industry.
✅What You'll Do
✅Lead Strategy and Program Integration
✅Lead the integration of SHIC programs, projects, and stakeholder relationships into the National Pork Board while ensuring continuity of critical work.
✅Align SHIC initiatives, research investments, and program priorities with the National Swine Health Strategy and evolving industry needs.
✅Provide strategic leadership for cross-functional initiatives, working groups, and collaborative industry programs.
✅Advance Swine Health Research and Preparedness
✅Guide research priorities and coordinate Pork Checkoff-funded research initiatives, including proposal development, technical review, project oversight, and communication of results.
✅Support disease monitoring, surveillance, emerging disease intelligence, and preparedness efforts.
✅Translate scientific research and technical findings into actionable tools and resources for producers, veterinarians, and industry stakeholders.
✅Collaborate on initiatives related to biosecurity, diagnostics, disease prevention, outbreak preparedness, and response.
✅Build Partnerships and Drive Industry Collaboration
✅Develop and maintain trusted relationships with producers, swine veterinarians, researchers, diagnostic laboratories, government agencies, and industry organizations.
✅Facilitate advisory committees, technical working groups, and collaborative efforts that address critical swine health challenges.
✅Represent NPB and SHIC at scientific, veterinary, producer, and industry meetings.
✅Partner with internal teams to deliver effective communications, educational resources, and coordina…