Director, Industry Strategy & Engagement

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. 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. Accountabilities - Develop and execute a global industry engagement strategy aligned with commercialization, strategic, and business objectives. - Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior leaders across producer organizations, food companies, processors, retailers, industry associations, policymakers, NGOs, and other influential stakeholders. - Expand organizational presence and influence with priority stakeholders and decision-makers throughout the protein value chain.

- Represent the organization at industry conferences, trade associations, advisory groups, executive forums, and other strategic events. - Develop and manage engagement plans for priority organizations and stakeholders to advance strategic initiatives. - Influence industry dialogue and strengthen stakeholder confidence in emerging technologies and their responsible application. - Monitor industry trends, market dynamics, policy developments, competitive activity, and other external factors affecting strategic priorities. - Identify emerging risks, stakeholder concerns, and market opportunities that could influence commercialization, market acceptance, or business strategy. - Gather, synthesize, and translate stakeholder feedback and market intelligence into actionable recommendations for commercialization, communications, stewardship, and corporate strategy. - Partner with internal commercial, communications, marketing, regulatory, scientific, and executive teams to coordinate stakeholder engagement and relationship management. - Prepare executive briefings, stakeholder profiles, strategic updates, and recommendations that support informed decision-making. - Strengthen industry leadership through speaking opportunities, strategic partnerships, thought leadership initiatives, and stakeholder education programs. - Manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and discretion. 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. - Demonstrated ability to develop and execute engagement strategies that support commercial or organizational objectives.