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Regenified™ · 1 month ago

Science, Research & Standard Lead

Regenified is a company focused on advancing regenerative agriculture through reliable standards and verification services. They are seeking a Science, Research & Standard Lead to develop, validate, and advance the standards and protocols that underpin their verification process, ensuring scientific rigor and integrity.

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Responsibilities

Own the Regenified Standard - Lead the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of all protocols that define the Regenified verification system. Ensure standards remain clear, coherent, and actionable for producers, partners, and verifiers
Scientific Rigor - Ensure every requirement, criterion, and methodology is grounded in credible science, regenerative principles, and ecological evidence. Regularly evaluate emerging research and translate validated findings into improved program rules
System of Record - Maintain the authoritative “system of record” for all definitions, metrics, scoring logic, and program rules. Ensure this central data dictionary remains accurate, up to date, and fully aligned with operational and technical systems
Tooling Requirements - Define the business and functional requirements for all tools and platforms that operationalize the standard. Partner with Data and Ops to translate program logic into scalable, automated workflows. Work closely with the tech and operations teams to identify, vet, and assess cutting-edge technology solutions
Internal & External Alignment - Provide clear training, guidance, and technical support to V&C, Commercial, and Enterprise Ops to ensure consistent application of the standard. Engage with external scientific bodies, market partners, and regulatory agencies to ensure all standards remain robust, scientifically sound, and aligned with market expectations. Conduct speaking engagements and conference attendance to expand adoption of the standards
Feedback Loops - Gather insights from verifiers, producers, scientific literature, and market trends to inform updates to the standard. Convert real-world learnings into continuous improvements to criteria, methodologies, and guidance

Qualification

Standards developmentScientific program designSoil scienceAnalytical thinkingCommunicationOperational excellenceBuilder's mindsetLeadership

Required

A deep passion for regenerative agriculture and a desire to support the farmers, ranchers, and partners leading this movement
Experience in soil science, agronomy, ecology, environmental science, natural resource management, or related fields, with the credibility to build trust with users of the standard
5+ years in standards development, scientific program design, or technical leadership roles
Thrives in a fast-paced, early-stage environment and enjoys building processes, systems, or teams from the ground up
Exceptional writing, documentation, and systems-thinking skills; comfortable working closely with product, operations, and data teams
Able to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into clear actions
Ability to explain technical or complex concepts simply, clearly, and with empathy
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives, managing scientific workstreams, or guiding teams in technical environments

Benefits

Unlimited PTO
100% premium coverage for medical/dental/vision (with partial coverage for dependants)

Company

Regenified™

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Regenified™ offers land verification and product certification program for regenerative farming practices.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$3.4M
2024-07-29Series Unknown· $3.4M

Leadership Team

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Salar Shemirani
Chief Executive Officer
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Kristine Root
Chief Marketing Officer
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