The Vice President of Science Policy, Food Protection identifies, develops, and executes GMA’s strategies and programs (national and international) and advises GMA Members and staff on scientific and regulatory food protection initiatives that have the potential to impact GMA members. Direct the regulatory and scientific activities of the Association as they relate to food protectionto achieve GMA’s mission and strategic plan. Represent GMA in leadership and supporting roles with member committees and other working groups including but not limited to the Science Institute, the Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Council and its committees and working groups.

Specific responsibilities will include:
• Direct the regulatory and scientific activities of the Association as they relate to food protectionto achieve GMA’s mission and strategic plan.
• Represent GMA in leadership and supporting roles with member committees and other working groups including but not limited to the Science Institute, the Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Council and its committees and working groups.
• Manage GMA’s service to members on scientific, technical, and regulatory assistance requests with respect to food protection issues.
• Manage and conduct liaison activities with key federal and state regulatory agencies, international organizations, and scientific, technical and professional groups such as FDA, USDA, CDC, HHS, UN Agencies, ILSI, IAFP, and IFT.
• Provide leadership and positive contributions on project teams in a matrixed environment.

The best candidates will possess:
• Advanced professional degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Food Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Science or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years professional work experience in food protection is required, which should include developing and interpreting technical regulations and standards, working proactively with federal regulatory agencies and agency staff on policy development, management of resources, projects and personnel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences effectively. Public speaking skills essential.
• Computer applications knowledge sufficient to accomplish essential job functions; generally, intermediate level skills in Microsoft Suite of applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint is required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, allocate time effectively, develop realistic goals and meet commitments.

GMA offers an exceptional work environment, competitive salary and benefits, and a convenient downtown location.