ALEXANDRIA, VA. — The North American Renderers Association (NARA) is embarking on a nationwide search for its next vice president of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, a key executive at the association responsible for advancing its scientific, regulatory, educational and research efforts.
NARA’s vice president of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs oversees regulatory advocacy, member education and research, and serves as the association’s principal scientific advisor. The role also directs NARA’s Animal Protein Producers Industry (APPI) testing, certification and educational programs, and serves as research director of the Fats and Proteins Research Foundation (FPRF). The role will report to NARA President and Chief Executive Officer Kent Swisher.
“This position is essential to advancing NARA’s mission and supporting the future of the rendering industry,” Swisher said. “We are seeking an experienced scientific leader who will help strengthen our regulatory, research and educational programs while serving as a trusted resource for our members. We also encourage qualified emerging leaders who are ready to take the next step in their careers to apply.”
NARA is seeking candidates with an advanced degree in the field of animal science, meat science, veterinary medicine, microbiology, organic chemistry or other relevant subject, and expertise in scientific leadership, regulatory affairs and research management for the role.
Applications are due by August 3. Full details on how to apply here.
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