Director – Industry Strategy & Engagement

Role Overview

PIC, a Genus PLC company, has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a Director, Industry Strategy & Engagement (remote in the USA). 

This role leads PIC's strategic engagement with pork chain stakeholders to support the successful commercialization of new technologies, with a focus on EverThrive® PRP. This role develops trusted relationships with key decision-makers across the global pork and food value chain, helping shape industry understanding of PIC's science, stewardship, commercialization approach, and long-term vision for innovation.

The Director, Industry Strategy & Engagement works across industry organizations, customers, value chain partners, and other influential stakeholders. This role gathers market intelligence, identifies emerging opportunities and risks and coordinates engagement activities that support PIC's commercialization, communications, and business objectives.

The successful candidate can work in a culturally diverse, fast-paced environment and establish priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy. The candidate can work autonomously as well as collaboratively across functional teams, demonstrating strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Success is measured by stronger strategic relationships, actionable stakeholder insights, increased confidence in PIC's innovations, and meaningful contributions to commercialization and long-term market acceptance.

This position is based remotely in the United States, with travel approximately 50% domestically and internationally.

The salary range for this position is $158,500 - $195,000 USD annually. The salary provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Genus considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. 

You Will

• Develop and execute a global industry engagement strategy that supports commercialization and business objectives.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior leaders across producer organizations, food companies, processors, retailers, industry associations, policymakers, NGOs, and other key stakeholders.
• Expand PIC's presence and influence with priority stakeholders and decision-makers across the protein value chain.
• Represent PIC at industry conferences, trade associations, advisory groups, and other strategic forums.
• Create and manage engagement plans for key organizations and stakeholders to advance strategic priorities.
• Influence industry dialogue and increase stakeholder confidence in emerging technologies and their responsible application.
• Serve as a trusted source of stakeholder intelligence by monitoring industry trends, market dynamics, policy developments, and competitive activity.
• Identify emerging risks, concerns, and opportunities that may impact commercialization, market acceptance, or business strategy.
• Translate stakeholder insights into actionable recommendations that inform commercialization, communications, stewardship, and corporate strategy.
• Partner with internal leaders to coordinate stakeholder engagement activities, executive interactions, and relationship management efforts.
• Prepare executive briefings, stakeholder profiles, and strategic updates that enable informed decision-making.
• Help strengthen PIC's industry leadership through speaking opportunities, strategic partnerships, thought leadership initiatives, and stakeholder education programs.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications (required):

• 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 related function.
• Proven experience building and managing relationships with senior executives, industry associations, customers, policymakers, and other external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute 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 industries.
• Experience gathering and synthesizing stakeholder feedback, market intelligence, and industry trends into actionable business recommendations.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and build credibility quickly.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Experience working cross-functionally with commercial, communications, marketing, regulatory, scientific, and executive leadership teams.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive issues with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 50% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MBA, Master's, PhD, or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Experience within animal agriculture, livestock production, genetics, food systems, biotechnology, or agricultural technology.
• Knowledge of gene editing, biotechnology, sustainability, animal health, or other emerging agricultural innovations.
• Experience developing executive briefings, stakeholder engagement plans, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Established network of industry contacts across agriculture, food production, protein production, government, trade associations, and related sectors.

Business Overview

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange.  Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing.  We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. 

PIC currently supplies over 70% of the world’s top pork producers.  We directly employ people in 18 countries worldwide and our products are available in more than 50 countries across the globe. We are a diverse team, ranging from scientists to sales teams, production personnel to customer service, and are all united by a passion for producing nutritious, affordable pork and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.

Benefits Overview

At Genus, we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and ETO (earned time off). This position will have opportunities for growth.  

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. 

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