Job Title: Vice President of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs at a Dairy Cooperative
Description: Serves on advisory committees and researches new issues related to: animal health and welfare, animal biotechnology, dairy farm bio-security, dairy farm air and water quality, and dairy processing. Coordinates communication between the dairy cooperative and governmental committees to serve as a voice for dairy producers nationally.
Degree Required: PhD
- Doctor of Philosophy (or doctoral degree) is intended to teach a student to carry out independent, autonomous research in a specific field.. This degree is often, but not always, completed after a Master's degree is earned. The length of study ranges from 3 - 6 years. On completion, a student presents and defends a dissertation (or thesis) before an academic panel.
Skills Required: Leadership abilities, Managing people, Oral communication skills, Scientific thinker, Time management skills, Written communication skills
Market Sector: Government, Industry, Non-Profit
Relative Salary: $$$$$$
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