Director Regulatory Policy

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Job Details

The successful candidate would have the experience and talent in research and writing to:

• Produce a backgrounder on any subject.
• Translate business impact through strong connections with business units, stakeholders, and government officials.
• Produce one-pagers for use by any Tyson team member regarding policy-related issues.

A successful candidate needs experience in:

• Research and writing.
• Organizing briefing books.
• Drafting comments to regulatory documents.
• Data analytics for decision-making.

The ability to collaborate with Government Affairs and Legal on strategic direction based on business needs is important.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate within the regulatory and government affairs policy network and assigned BUs to identify and prioritize topics of high impact to Tyson’s pipeline.
• Assess strategically external regulatory developments (in coordination with Government Affairs and Legal) to support decision-making processes, understand impacts, and develop plans to achieve desired policy outcomes.
• Manage and direct policy projects by influencing cross-functional experts to align internally and provide recommendations to the business on key policy/regulatory issues.
• Formulate and develop policies and positions for identified priority topics.
• Draft comments to be submitted directly or shared with stakeholders for submission to regulatory agencies, particularly focusing on the EPA and FDA.
• Develop and implement clear regulatory policy advocacy strategies.
• Assist efforts in coordinating Tyson’s engagement in key industry trade associations, workgroups, and committees.
• Represent and speak on behalf of Tyson in external forums and communications.
• Provide strategic regulatory and government policy intelligence support for the Tyson pipeline and portfolio.
• Help ensure clear visibility of pending changes, new regulations, and emerging trends to drive compliance, create company positions, and advocate strategies.
• Represent the company to proactively influence the regulatory environment to expedite Tyson’s pipeline.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in a regulated environment.
• A working understanding of U.S. regulations and agencies, e.g., FDA, EPA, DOL, OSHA, DOT, FTC.
• Understanding of different regulatory systems and frameworks.

Communication Skills: Superior communication skills, both verbal and written.

Special Skills:

• High customer focus.
• Ability to embrace change and effectively work in a multicultural environment.

Travel: Some travel required (approx. 10-20%).

Location: Role will be based in Washington, DC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced science degree.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance is not eligible for this position.

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Note: Hourly applicants must complete the task after submitting their application to provide additional information for employment consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Team Member Benefits

We provide our team members and their families with:

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plans.
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.

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