Senior Director, Applied Science
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Based in the United StatesFull-TimeDirector
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Job Details
- Experience
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive professional experience, including at least 10 years leading department-level strategies
- Required Skills
- Project ManagementStakeholder managementData analyticsChange Management
Requirements
- Master's degree in Climate Science, Environmental Science, Forestry, Agriculture, Biology, Social Sciences, Sustainability, or a related field.
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive professional experience, including at least 10 years leading department-level strategies, budgets, and international teams.
- Extensive senior leadership experience managing collaborations with corporate partners, donors, alliances, and other external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated record of scientific achievement, thought leadership, and meaningful contributions.
- Strong knowledge of scientific methodologies, research frameworks, impact evaluation approaches, and evidence-based decision-making processes.
- Deep understanding of sustainability, environmental stewardship, climate resilience, ecosystem conservation, regenerative systems, human rights, and rural development.
- Direct experience working with producers, farming communities, forest-dependent populations, or similar stakeholder groups.
- Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, public speaking, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong capabilities in strategic thinking, innovation, change management, adaptability, and problem-solving.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive the global applied science strategy, ensuring alignment between technical expertise, organizational priorities, and long-term impact objectives.
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary international team of experts across environmental science, climate, agriculture, forestry, geospatial analysis, monitoring and evaluation, and related disciplines.
- Translate complex scientific research, data, and technical findings into actionable programs, operational models, methodologies, and market-ready solutions.
- Guide the development and implementation of scientific frameworks, impact measurement approaches, assurance mechanisms, and decision-making processes.
- Champion producer- and community-centered approaches by integrating the needs of farmers, forest communities, and local stakeholders.
- Promote evidence-based decision-making through research findings, impact assessments, and data analytics.
- Foster innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across teams and regions.
- Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with companies, donors, industry leaders, and policymakers.
- Represent the organization at international conferences and strategic engagements.
- Contribute to senior leadership decision-making by providing strategic guidance and organizational direction.
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