Executive Manager – Equine Welfare & Research – ECAWBM + ACAW

You’ll take the lead in shaping the direction, development and ongoing success of an established Equine Welfare Research Foundation, overseeing its activities while helping to expand its international reach and influence.

Working closely with senior leadership and the Foundation’s Board, you’ll have the autonomy and responsibility to drive new initiatives, strengthen international relationships and ensure that the research being funded delivers meaningful, practical outcomes for the Thoroughbred horse.

This is a genuinely varied position, combining strategic leadership, scientific engagement, research development and stakeholder management.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the Foundation’s day-to-day operations, ensuring its resources, funding and activities are managed effectively and to the highest standards.
• Driving the annual research grant programme, from identifying priorities and reviewing applications through to funding decisions and monitoring project outcomes.
• Building relationships with leading universities, academic institutions, veterinary specialists and international research organisations.
• Working alongside researchers and principal investigators, helping to guide projects and ensure scientific discoveries translate into practical improvements in equine care.
• Identifying new research opportunities and developing initiatives that broaden the Foundation’s international reach and impact.
• Engaging with global racing authorities and industry stakeholders to encourage greater collaboration and investment in equine welfare research.
• Presenting research findings, strategic recommendations and funding proposals to senior leadership and the Board.
• Overseeing the development and operation of an equine research biobank, supporting the international scientific community with access to valuable research resources.
• Helping to shape international research conferences and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Leading and developing a dedicated management team, creating an environment where scientific excellence and collaboration can flourish.

You’ll also play an important role in raising the profile of equine welfare research, ensuring that valuable scientific knowledge reaches the people and organisations who can put it into practice.

We’re interested in hearing from individuals who combine strong academic credentials with the ability to lead, influence and bring people together.

You might already be working within veterinary science, equine research, academia or a wider scientific institution. Equally, you may have experience managing research programmes or funding initiatives within a complex international organisation.

What matters is your ability to understand the science, engage with the right people and turn ambitious ideas into tangible outcomes.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• A Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant scientific, veterinary, equine or academic discipline.
• At least five years’ relevant professional experience.
• An established academic or scientific background, with a strong understanding of research and its practical applications.
• A genuine passion for equine welfare and the advancement of Thoroughbred veterinary care.
• The ability to engage confidently with senior academics, veterinary specialists, researchers and international stakeholders.
• Experience working within a complex corporate, academic or institutional environment.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly the ability to make complex scientific information accessible to different audiences.
• Strong leadership, organisational and relationship-building capabilities.

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who enjoys bringing people together, challenging conventional thinking and helping good science make a real difference.

You don’t necessarily need to be a practising veterinary surgeon, but you will need the academic credibility and scientific understanding to engage meaningfully with the international equine research community.

Senior opportunities of this nature are exceptionally rare

You’ll have the chance to take ownership of an internationally connected research initiative, influence how funding is directed and help shape the future of equine welfare across the global Thoroughbred industry.

You’ll benefit from:

• A senior executive-level position with significant strategic influence.
• The opportunity to shape international research priorities and funding programmes.
• Direct engagement with leading academics, veterinary specialists and global racing organisations.
• The ability to influence the practical application of scientific research.
• An international network of research and industry relationships.
• The opportunity to lead a dedicated team and develop an ambitious programme of work.
• A unique platform to make a lasting contribution to Thoroughbred welfare.

Hong Kong offers an exceptional opportunity to experience life in one of the world’s most exciting international cities.

With its distinctive blend of Eastern and Western culture, world-class dining, vibrant business community and spectacular natural surroundings, Hong Kong offers a lifestyle unlike anywhere else.

Excellent international connectivity also makes it an ideal base for someone working with research institutions and industry stakeholders across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific.

Interested in Finding Out More?

If you have the academic background, scientific curiosity and leadership experience to take on this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

You may not have been actively considering a move to Hong Kong, but this is an opportunity well worth a conversation.

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