- Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time · Lead
- 10+ years
- Visa sponsorship
Accountable for the operational and risk-management pillars of the Animal Welfare function: training and competency systems, cross-site program harmonization, third-party due diligence, and emerging risk monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and oversee global AW training curricula and competency assessment frameworks
- Lead harmonization of animal welfare practices, SOPs, and internal policies across all global sites
- Define and maintain risk thresholds, review cadence, and approval or mitigation requirements governing third-party relationships
- Monitor the external environment for emerging AW-related risks
- Provide day-to-day supervision, mentorship, and performance management for the Animal Welfare Risk Management Team
Requirements
- Advanced degree (DVM, Ph.D., M.S., or equivalent) in veterinary medicine, animal science, biology, or a related life science discipline
- Nice to have: Diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (DACLAM)
- Nice to have: IACUC certification (CPIA)