Job Description
Vice President, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs
The North American Renderers Association (NARA) seeks a Vice President, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs to lead the Association's scientific, regulatory, educational, and research programs. The successful candidate will provide strategic vision, leadership, and execution for regulatory advocacy, scientific services, industry education, and research initiatives that advance the interests of the North American rendering industry.
This senior executive will represent the industry before regulatory agencies, academia, and allied organizations on issues including sustainability, food safety, animal health, biosecurity, pathogen control, environmental stewardship, and market access. The Vice President will provide technical leadership and guidance to members to support compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
The position also oversees NARA's Animal Protein Producers Industry (APPI) testing, certification, and educational programs, including proficiency testing, member training initiatives, and administration of the APPI Code of Practice. In addition, the Vice President serves as Research Director of the Fats and Proteins Research Foundation (FPRF), directing research investments and scientific initiatives that support the rendering industry's long-term growth and competitiveness.
This position reports to NARA's President and CEO, who also serves as President of FPRF. NARA offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
Key Leadership Areas:
• Regulatory Affairs & Government Relations
• Scientific Services & Technical Leadership
• APPI Testing, Certification & Educational Programs
• FPRF Research Management
Qualifications
A Ph.D., DVM, or similar advanced scientific degree is required in the field of animal science, meat science, veterinary medicine, microbiology, organic chemistry, or other relevant subject. Must have outstanding communications ability, excellent project development/management skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in remote team environment. Moderate travel.
To Apply
In addition to sending your resume, candidates should include a cover letter describing the strategic value they will bring to the North American Renderers Association and the Fats and Proteins Research Foundation, drawing upon past successes and experience as well as salary expectations. Three writing samples are requested. By August 3, please apply with your cover letter, resume and salary expectations to: info@NARA.org.
About The North American Renderers Association
Rendering is highly sustainable and recovers valuable protein and fats that would otherwise be wasted, keeping them out of landfills and waterways. NARA members recycle meat leftovers and waste cooking oil into countless everyday new products, such as biofuel, personal care items, animal feed (including pet food), and industrial uses. The association represents the interests of the North American rendering industry to government agencies and Congress, promotes the greater use of animal by-products, and fosters trade between foreign buyers and North American exporters. NARA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug-free company. See http://www.NARA.org for more information.
About The Fats and Proteins Research Foundation
FPRF funds research to improve rendering processing technology and increase demand for rendered products, including development of new uses. This provides added value to the rendering industry, allied industries, and customers. FPRF is a nonprofit, non-lobbying organization managed by the North American Renderers Association. For more information, visit www.FPRF.org.
CIVIL RIGHTS STATEMENT
NARA does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or family status, parental status or protected genetic information. NARA also complies with applicable Federal, State, and local equal employment opportunity statutes, ordinances and regulations, including, without limitation, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Equal Pay Act of 1963.