Director, Industry Strategy & Engagement

As Director, Industry Strategy & Engagement, you will lead strategic engagement with stakeholders across the global pork, agriculture, food, and broader protein value chains.
You will build trusted relationships with senior decision-makers and help shape industry understanding of emerging technologies, innovation, stewardship, and commercialization strategies.
The role combines external engagement, market intelligence, strategic planning, and stakeholder influence to support long-term market acceptance and business growth.
You will monitor industry trends, policy developments, competitive activity, risks, and opportunities, translating insights into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
You will represent the organization at conferences, trade associations, advisory groups, and other high-level industry forums.
Success will be measured through stronger strategic relationships, increased stakeholder confidence, actionable intelligence, and meaningful contributions to commercialization and industry leadership.
This is a remote U.S. position requiring approximately 50% domestic and international travel in a fast-paced, globally collaborative environment.

• 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.

• 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, influencing, and relationship-building skills.

• Strong project management and organizational capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.

• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with commercial, communications, marketing, regulatory, scientific, and executive leadership teams.

• Strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive issues and complex stakeholder relationships.

• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within diverse, cross-functional teams.

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

• Advanced degree such as an MBA, Master’s, or PhD is preferred.

• Experience in 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 an advantage.

• Established industry networks across agriculture, food production, protein production, government, trade associations, or related sectors are preferred.