Policy Manager

### Are you ready for a new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge, and dedication to better our world with biology.

### Our purpose points the way

At Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we’ve gotten so far, and it’s how we’ll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We’re here to better our world with biology.

### Join us as our new Policy Manager

The era of biosolutions uses biology to solve humanity’s biggest challenges, changing how the world produces and consumes almost everything. We’re leading this new era. Novonesis means ‘A new beginning,’ derived from the Greek word ‘genesis,’ which means ‘beginning.’

Are you passionate about shaping policy and driving impactful change? Novonesis is seeking a dynamic and experienced Policy Manager to join our team. As a crucial liaison between Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in influencing policy decisions across all business areas.

### In this role you’ll make an impact by:

– Acting as the primary liaison between Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs, ensuring seamless coordination and collaboration across all business areas – food and beverage, human health, and planetary health.
– Representing Novonesis at a leadership level in trade organizations and coalitions involved in policy development, advocating for the company’s interests and contributing to policy formulation.
– Engaging in covered official advocacy efforts as required, effectively articulating Novonesis’ positions and priorities.
– Taking responsibility for finalizing technical statutory language and presenting it to policymakers, ensuring clarity and accuracy in policy implementation.
– Maintaining strong relationships with relevant stakeholders in legislative and regulatory bodies, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
– Managing regulatory public comments on behalf of Novonesis, ensuring the organization’s voice is heard and considered in regulatory processes.
– Providing advisory support to Government Relations on technical policy language, leveraging expertise to inform strategic decision-making.
– Assisting in facilitating policy-heavy interactions for Novonesis leadership.
– Offering support for state-level policy initiatives as necessary, addressing regional policy considerations and advocacy efforts.

### Potentially relevant experience:

– Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, law, biology, or a related field.
– Proven experience in policy management, government relations, or regulatory affairs, with a deep understanding of the policy development process.
– Strong communication and advocacy skills, verbal and written.
– Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities, coupled with a keen eye for detail in managing legislative language and regulatory comments.
– Demonstrated ability to navigate complex policy environments and provide strategic counsel to senior leadership.
– Experience working with trade organizations, coalitions, Congress, and government agencies is highly desirable.
– Familiarity with state-level policy considerations and advocacy is a plus.

Join us in driving positive change and shaping policies that have a meaningful impact. If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, we invite you to apply and be part of our dedicated team at Novonesis.

### Location: Washington, DC office (hybrid)

### Could our purpose be yours? Apply today!

**Application deadline:** August 2nd, 2024

**Expected salary range:** $125,000 – $155,000 base

### Benefits you will enjoy:

– 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
– Minimum of 3 weeks vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
– Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
– Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution
– Employee assistance program
– Parental leave
– Tuition reimbursement
– All benefits begin on your first day!

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

At Novonesis, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo to your resume/CV.

Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.

### Want to learn more?

Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at [novonesis.com](https://www.novonesis.com).