Senior Manager, Scientist – Reproductive Systems

Smithfield Foods

Scientist leading reproductive systems and technologies in pig production at Smithfield Foods. Driving innovation and operational improvements across multiple sites while ensuring compliance and efficiency.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timePrinceton • Montana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide enterprise-level scientific and operational leadership for the evaluation, deployment, and continuous optimization of advanced reproductive, genetic, and production technologies across company pig production systems.
Lead teams and translate research, field trials, and emerging technologies into scalable, compliant, and economically impactful production systems.
Provide scientific leadership and strategic direction for reproductive systems, breeding programs, semen quality, and genetic efficiency initiatives across assigned operations.
Serve as subject matter expert for reproductive technologies, boar stud operations, and related data systems.
Lead enterprise-level evaluation, validation, and implementation of new reproductive technologies, software platforms, and automation solutions.
Champion innovation, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance productivity, animal health, sustainability, and cost efficiency.
Direct data analytics initiatives using production metrics to assess performance, identify gaps, and guide decision-making.
Take an active leadership role in the Smithfield Injury Prevention System (SIPS), promoting a proactive safety culture.
Audit, assess, and continuously improve compliance practices, ensuring consistency across sites.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Animal Science with a focus in reproduction or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Candidates with a Master’s degree in animal science with a focus in reproduction or related field from an accredited four-year college or university and 6+ years of relevant experience will be considered qualified.
Candidates with a Ph.D. in animal science with a focus in reproduction or related field from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience will be considered qualified.
2+ years demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership.
Strong working knowledge of reproductive technologies and commercialization of new reproductive technologies.
Proven expertise in breeding strategies, semen collection/processing, semen quality assessment, and performance optimization.
Experience using statistical analysis and production data to drive decision making and continuous improvement.
Demonstrated ability to translate scientific data into operationally practical SOPs.
Demonstrated ability to align scientific initiatives with business strategies.
Proven ability to lead multi-site operations and geographically dispersed teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible working hours
Comprehensive training and professional development programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

reproductive technologiesbreeding strategiessemen collectionsemen processingsemen quality assessmentdata analyticsstatistical analysisproduction metricsSOP developmentcompliance practices

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementproject leadershipstrategic directioninnovationdecision-makingcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingsafety culture promotion

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Animal ScienceMaster’s degree in Animal SciencePh.D. in Animal Science