VP, Regulatory & Public Affairs

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

📋 Description

• Oversee CAT's global regulatory strategy for Genome Editing and other advanced technology initiatives in key markets.

• Establish regulatory pathways, priorities, evidence requirements, milestones, and decision points for both ongoing and future projects.

• Formulate and implement CAT's Public Affairs strategy, including stakeholder mapping, engagement priorities, and key messaging.

• Cultivate strong relationships with regulators, policymakers, government entities, industry organizations, certification bodies, clients, and other key stakeholders.

• Represent CAT in relevant regulatory, policy, scientific, and industry forums.

• Track and analyze emerging regulatory frameworks, policies, and precedents.

• Facilitate credible, transparent, and science-driven discussions on Genome Editing and its responsible use in aquaculture.

• Incorporate regulatory, market access, and stakeholder aspects into R&D, technology, and commercial decision-making.

• Collaborate with Commercial and Business Development teams to enhance market access, client adoption, and commercialization efforts.

• Provide guidance to the CEO and executive leadership regarding regulatory developments, policy trends, stakeholder considerations, and related business opportunities and risks.

• Build CAT's regulatory intelligence and institutional knowledge, encompassing regulatory precedents, submissions, evidence, and stakeholder engagement history.

• Coordinate external regulatory, legal, scientific, and public-affairs expertise where jurisdiction-specific or specialist support is needed.

• Develop a scalable Regulatory & Public Affairs function as CAT's technology portfolio and commercialization activities grow.

• Initially report directly to the CEO and collaborate closely with scientific, R&D, commercial, and executive teams.

• Engage in considerable domestic and international travel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven senior leadership experience that blends scientific credibility, regulatory expertise, commercial insight, and external leadership abilities.

• Background in Genome Editing, genetics and genomics, aquaculture, biotechnology, animal breeding, novel technology regulation, market access, government or public affairs, international regulatory strategy, or stakeholder engagement.

• Relevant academic qualifications and professional experience in life sciences, biotechnology, genetics, aquaculture, regulatory affairs, public policy, or a related field.

• Extensive regulatory affairs experience within biotechnology, life sciences, animal health, aquaculture, agriculture, or another highly regulated science-based industry.

• Experience in formulating regulatory strategies for innovative or emerging technologies, ideally concerning Genome Editing, genetics, or genomics.

• Strong comprehension of the journey from R&D and regulatory strategy to market access and commercial acceptance.

• Proficiency in engaging effectively with regulators, policymakers, industry organizations, clients, and other external stakeholders.

• Scientific and technical depth to engage credibly with scientists, regulators, and technical experts.

• A robust commercial perspective that connects regulatory strategy with market opportunities, client adoption, and business priorities.

• Exceptional communication and influencing abilities, including the skill to simplify complex scientific concepts into clear and credible messages for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Capability to work across scientific, commercial, and executive functions and influence without relying solely on formal authority.

• A pragmatic, entrepreneurial mindset, able to operate strategically while remaining hands-on when necessary.

• Sound judgment regarding when to lead internally and when to seek specialist external expertise.

• Willingness and ability to engage in significant domestic and international travel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Target annual bonus of 20%