Position Description:
Director, Animal Health State Public Policy and Government Relations
Our Company’s Animal Health is a diverse business, offering products, technology solutions and services for all animal species including beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, poultry, aquaculture, horses and companion animals.
This role will have responsibility for managing company issues at the state level, including public policy initiatives for the business, leading engagement on regulatory and legislative processes, and working with stakeholders via direct relationships, coalitions, and trade associations. Issue areas covered may include but are not limited to animal health, one health and zoonoses, animal welfare, sustainability, animal traceability, biotechnology, precision agriculture, animal monitoring, and veterinary telehealth.
This role will have responsibility for leading the development and execution of public policy work as it relates to our Company’s Animal Health at the state-level within the United States.
Location – This position will be REMOTE
Duties and Responsibilities
Position Qualifications :
Education Minimum Requirement:
Required Experience and Skills:
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid, Remote Work
Shift:
1st – Day
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Requisition ID:R251065
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