Corteva Agriscience · 1 day ago
Gene Editing Regulatory Advocacy Leader
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expCorteva Agriscience is a company focused on advancing agriculture through science and technology. The Gene Editing Regulatory Advocacy Leader will shape and influence policies related to gene editing technologies, requiring a blend of technical expertise and policy acumen to engage with various stakeholders.
AgricultureFarmers MarketFarming
Responsibilities
Work with internal audiences to translate developing regulatory frameworks into actionable product discovery strategies
Engage with regulators, policy makers and legislators to advocate for science-based, future proof genome editing policies
Develop comprehensive policy strategies and communicate them effectively to various stakeholders
Bridge technical knowledge with policy development to ensure informed decision-making
Negotiate and influence key policy decisions to align with organizational goals
Stay abreast of the latest advancements in gene editing and related fields to inform policy advocacy efforts
Represent the organization in meetings, conferences, and other forums to articulate policy positions and build strategic relationships
Qualification
Required
PhD in Biotechnology, Crop Protection, Agriculture, Chemistry, Toxicology, or related fields; BS or Master of Science with a Political background
At least 15 years of experience in science policy or regulatory advocacy, with particular emphasis in biotechnology / gene editing
Technical awareness of gene editing technologies, coupled with the ability to translate technical details into policy frameworks
Strong communication skills to articulate complex ideas to diverse audiences
Proven ability to negotiate and influence policy decisions
Demonstrated experience in policy development and advocacy
Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders
Benefits
Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
Company
Corteva Agriscience
Corteva Agriscience provides agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.7B2025-05-12Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-05-11Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2019-06-03IPO
Leadership Team
Dave Johnson
Automation Coordinator
Stefano Turati
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Recent News
2026-01-07
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