Director, Industry Strategy – Engagement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global engagement strategy that aligns with commercialization and business goals.

• Foster and sustain trustworthy relationships with senior executives from producer organizations, food companies, processors, retailers, industry associations, policymakers, NGOs, and other essential stakeholders.

• Enhance PIC's visibility and influence with key stakeholders and decision-makers throughout the protein value chain.

• Act as a representative for PIC at industry conferences, trade associations, advisory groups, and strategic forums.

• Formulate and oversee engagement plans for significant organizations and stakeholders.

• Shape industry discussions and bolster stakeholder confidence in emerging technologies and their responsible use.

• Keep track of industry trends, market dynamics, policy changes, and competitive activities.

• Recognize emerging risks, concerns, and opportunities that impact commercialization, market acceptance, or business strategies.

• Convert stakeholder insights into actionable recommendations for commercialization, communications, stewardship, and corporate strategies.

• Collaborate with internal leaders to synchronize stakeholder engagement activities, executive interactions, and relationship management efforts.

• Prepare executive briefings, stakeholder profiles, and strategic updates to facilitate informed decision-making.

• Bolster PIC's industry leadership through speaking engagements, strategic partnerships, thought leadership initiatives, and educational programs for stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Business, Communications, Public Affairs, Political Science, or a related field.

• 7–10 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, industry relations, public affairs, government affairs, strategic partnerships, corporate affairs, or a similar role.

• Proven track record of building and managing relationships with senior executives, industry associations, customers, policymakers, and other external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated capability to develop and implement engagement strategies that support commercial or organizational objectives.

• Experience representing an organization at industry conferences, trade associations, advisory boards, and executive-level forums.

• Strong understanding of agriculture, food production, animal health, biotechnology, life sciences, or related sectors.

• Experience in collecting and synthesizing stakeholder feedback, market intelligence, and industry trends into actionable business recommendations.

• Outstanding communication, presentation, and influencing abilities.

• Strong project management and organizational skills; capable of managing multiple priorities and stakeholders at once.

• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with commercial, communications, marketing, regulatory, scientific, and executive leadership teams.

• Ability to address sensitive issues with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally approximately 50% of the time.

• An advanced degree (MBA, Master's, PhD, or equivalent) in a relevant field is preferred.

• Experience within animal agriculture, livestock production, genetics, food systems, biotechnology, or agricultural technology is preferred.

• Knowledge of gene editing, biotechnology, sustainability, animal health, or emerging agricultural innovations is preferred.

• Experience in developing executive briefings, stakeholder engagement plans, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership is preferred.

• Established network of industry contacts across agriculture, food production, protein production, government, trade associations, and related sectors is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• FSA/HSA

• Long-term disability

• Short-term disability

• 401K

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid holidays

• ETO (earned time off)

• Opportunities for growth