Country Medical Officer

Working within the overall clinical and business strategy, the Country Medical Officer is responsible for leading the ongoing development of clinical and professional culture and standards within their country as well as being accountable for compliance with veterinary professional regulations.

As part of the country extended management team, the CMO contributes a clinical perspective to the overall business strategy and operations and provide advice/guidance on veterinary matters to other functional teams (e.g. HR, Marketing)

The CMO contributes to the clinical strategy which plays a key role in ensuring we create a culture that attracts and retains excellent clinical talent. The job is parttime.

• Develop, uphold and deliver the clinical and professional standards strategy
• Leads the desired professional culture in country and ensures our clinically led culture is represented on the country management team
• Ensures appropriate veterinary input is available to other core business areas including HR, IT, Marketing, Acquisitions
• Lead the clinical part of the Clinical Board structure
• Be accountable for matters relating to compliance with veterinary professional regulations within the country

• Registered to practise in Belgium

• Further qualification either in or related to an area of clinical practice is desirable but not essential

• Is proficient in the following languages at a professional level: Dutch, French & English.

• Strong leadership attributes

• High degree of emotional intelligence and reflective learning

• Relationship building

• Demonstrate values led leadership and role model values

• Ability to challenge at all levels of the business in a constructive manner

• Exceptional communication skills

• Able to undertake travel in country and internationally including overnight stays where required