[Hiring] Director, Industry Strategy & Engagement @Genus

Role Description

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
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA
• Long and short-term disability
• 401K
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and ETO (earned time off)
• Opportunities for growth

Company Description

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.