Company Description

Soil has been responsible for nourishing our families, supporting ecosystems and economies, preserving wildlife, and protecting our climate. But today, it is the forgotten hero -- under our feet, but sadly, out of mind. And, due to our misunderstanding of its critical role, it's severely degraded.

At Oath, we want to solve that. Oath Soil Life is an innovative solution, rooted in science, that uses natural microbes to rapidly replenish soil and to restore its natural functions. The process of nurturing soil back to health using Oath Soil Life is coupled with unique in-the-ground measurement technology – a ‘wearable’ for soil – that tracks the improvements in soil health in real-time.

Our customers are policymakers looking at ways to achieve food security for their nations; businesses focused on reducing their impact on the climate — anyone whose livelihood depends on the quality of the soil is concerned about the food their family eats. Soil is fundamental to us all, and we need scalable solutions that are as big as the problem so that we can all come together to help unlock the power and promise of our soil.

Position Summary

We are in search of a VP, Business Development, Field Sciences & Regulatory Affairs to lead the regional development and execution of Oath's business development strategy as well as responsibility for all regional field science and regulatory projects. The role is at Vice President or Senior Director level depending on the candidate's experience and seniority.

This is a full-time role for candidates based in and legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. At this time, Oath is not able to provide visa sponsorship or work authorization support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Opportunity assessments informing Oath’s investment decisions to drive revenue growth within the agriculture, forestry, and grassland sectors
• Identify and establish strategic partnerships to expand the market presence of Oath Soil Life including integrated carbon offers
• Develop network of regional and local go-to-market and/or commercial trialing partners as required by Oath's business expansion plan
• Prepare detailed reports on market analysis, business development activities, and regulatory compliance efforts
• Design, coordinate, implement and analyze nursery and field trials to validate the efficacy of Oath Soil Life in various environments
• Provide scientific support for commercial development by leveraging expertise in soil health, microbiome and sustainability science
• Offer technical support and training to clients and partners, ensuring proper application and maximizing the product’s impact on soil health, crop yields and quality as well as carbon sequestration
• Oversee all regulatory compliance activities related to Oath Soil Life, ensuring adherence to applicable regulations including field release and commercialization permits as well as product registrations
• Provide regular updates on project progress, including milestones achieved and challenges encountered
• Monitor changes in regulatory environments and update strategies accordingly to maintain compliance and competitive advantage

Competencies:

• Passion for Advancing Climate-Smart Agriculture: Deep commitment to driving sustainable, nature-based solutions that positively impact soil health and the environment
• Innovative and Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop creative strategies that align with our mission of soil regeneration and sustainable agriculture
• Business-Technical Synergy: Skill in connecting business objectives with technical insights to drive effective outcomes

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant scientific, technical agribusiness, forestry or equivalent post-graduate experience
• Master’s degree, PhD preferred- agricultural engineering, agronomy, forestry or an adjacent field
• Expertise and relevant experience in testing and commercializing innovative agricultural products or services
• Project management experience in regulatory affairs is a plus

Location: Home based/remote, location in California or Florida is a plus.

Pay: $150,000 - $170,000 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Company Equity