Chief Science & Policy Affairs Officer

Heartland Food Products Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Food Products Group seeks a visionary Chief Scientific & Policy Affairs Officer to lead the company’s scientific and regulatory affairs. This senior role provides strategic counsel to leadership and acts as the primary scientific voice with regulators, policymakers, and media on nutrition, ingredient science, and public health.

The role focuses on translating emerging science into business insight, developing corporate scientific positions, and guiding external engagement to strengthen

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or DO in Nutrition, Food Science, Toxicology, Public Health, Medicine, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership in scientific and regulatory affairs, nutrition science, or related fields.
• Proven ability to translate scientific evidence into strategic business decisions.
• Experience building credibility with regulators, policymakers, scientists, and media.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the company's scientific and policy affairs strategy to inform policy, regulation, and corporate reputation.
• Monitor emerging scientific research and regulatory developments; translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Develop evidence-based corporate scientific positions integrating science, policy, and business objectives.
• Establish governance ensuring consistent application of scientific positions across decisions and communications.
• Serve as strategic adviser to CEO and executive leadership on scientific, regulatory, and reputational opportunities and risks.
• Represent the company in external discussions with regulators, scientific organizations, industry groups, and policymakers.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Strategic leadership

Science communication

Stakeholder engagement

Public policy

Executive influence

Education

PhD/MD/DO in Nutrition or related field

Job description

Heartland Food Products Group seeks a visionary Chief Scientific & Policy Affairs Officer to lead the company’s scientific and regulatory affairs. This senior role provides strategic counsel to leadership and acts as the primary scientific voice with regulators, policymakers, and media on nutrition, ingredient science, and public health.

The role focuses on translating emerging science into business insight, developing corporate scientific positions, and guiding external engagement to strengthen