VP, Regulatory & Public Affairs

Job Description:

• Lead CAT's global regulatory strategy for Genome Editing and other advanced technology programs across priority markets
• Define regulatory pathways, priorities, evidence requirements, milestones and decision points for active and future programs
• Develop and execute CAT's Public Affairs strategy, including stakeholder mapping, engagement priorities and key messages
• Build trusted relationships with regulators, policymakers, government agencies, industry organizations, certification bodies, clients and other influential stakeholders
• Represent CAT in relevant regulatory, policy, scientific and industry forums
• Monitor and interpret emerging regulatory frameworks, policies and precedents
• Promote credible, transparent and science-based dialogue around Genome Editing and its responsible application in aquaculture
• Integrate regulatory, market-access and stakeholder considerations into R&D, technology and commercial decision-making
• Partner with Commercial and Business Development teams to support market access, client adoption and commercialization
• Advise the CEO and executive leadership on regulatory developments, policy trends, stakeholder considerations and associated business opportunities and risks
• Build CAT's regulatory intelligence and institutional knowledge, including regulatory precedents, submissions, evidence and stakeholder engagement history
• Coordinate external regulatory, legal, scientific and public-affairs expertise where jurisdiction-specific or specialist support is required
• Build a scalable Regulatory & Public Affairs capability as CAT's technology portfolio and commercialization activities expand
• Initially report directly to the CEO and work closely with scientific, R&D, commercial and executive teams
• Undertake significant domestic and international travel

Requirements:

• Senior leadership experience combining scientific credibility, regulatory expertise, commercial understanding and external leadership skills
• Experience in Genome Editing, genetics and genomics, aquaculture, biotechnology, animal breeding, novel technology regulation, market access, government or public affairs, international regulatory strategy, or stakeholder engagement
• Relevant education and professional experience in life sciences, biotechnology, genetics, aquaculture, regulatory affairs, public policy, or a related field
• Significant regulatory affairs experience within biotechnology, life sciences, animal health, aquaculture, agriculture or another highly regulated science-based industry
• Experience developing regulatory strategies for novel or emerging technologies, ideally involving Genome Editing, genetics or genomics
• Strong understanding of the pathway from R&D and regulatory strategy through market access to commercial adoption
• Ability to engage effectively with regulators, policymakers, industry organizations, clients and other external stakeholders
• Scientific and technical depth to engage credibly with scientists, regulators and technical experts
• Strong commercial mindset connecting regulatory strategy with market opportunities, client adoption and business priorities
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, including translating complex science into clear and credible messages for technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work across scientific, commercial and executive functions and influence without relying solely on formal authority
• Pragmatic, entrepreneurial approach, able to operate strategically while remaining hands-on when required
• Strong judgment regarding when to lead internally and when to engage specialist external expertise
• Willingness and ability to undertake significant domestic and international travel

Benefits:

• Target annual bonus of 20%