About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Industry Strategy & Engagement based in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic engagement with stakeholders across the global pork, agriculture, food, and broader protein value chains
- Build trusted relationships with senior decision-makers and shape industry understanding of emerging technologies, innovation, stewardship, and commercialization strategies
- Monitor industry trends, policy developments, competitive activity, risks, and opportunities, translating insights into actionable recommendations for senior leadership
- Represent the organization at conferences, trade associations, advisory groups, and other high-level industry forums
- Develop and execute a global industry engagement strategy aligned with commercialization, strategic, and business objectives
- Develop and manage engagement plans for priority organizations and stakeholders
- Gather, synthesize, and translate stakeholder feedback and market intelligence into actionable recommendations
- Partner with internal commercial, communications, marketing, regulatory, scientific, and executive teams
- Prepare executive briefings, stakeholder profiles, strategic updates, and recommendations
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Business, Communications, Public Affairs, Political Science, or a related discipline
- 7–10 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, industry relations, public affairs, government affairs, strategic partnerships, corporate affairs, or a related function
- Proven experience building and managing relationships with senior executives, industry associations, customers, policymakers, and other external stakeholders
- Strong understanding of agriculture, food production, animal health, biotechnology, life sciences, or related industries
- Exceptional communication, presentation, influencing, and relationship-building skills
- Strong project management and organizational capabilities
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 50% of the time
- Advanced degree such as an MBA, Master's, or PhD is preferred
- Knowledge of gene editing, biotechnology, sustainability, animal health, or emerging agricultural innovations is an advantage
Conditions
- Annual salary range of approximately $158,500–$195,000, depending on experience, location, education, training, and relevant skills
- Fully remote position based in the United States
- Approximately 50% domestic and international travel
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Short-term and long-term disability