Science Policy Advisor

**Position Objective**:
To take the lead on policy and research projects related to animal testing in order to support PETA’s advocacy for animals used in experiments in France

**Term of Employment**:
Full-time

**Contract Type**:
Contractor/employee, depending on location

**Location**:
**Reports to**:
Science Policy Manager

**Salary**
£30,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience)

**Primary Responsibilities and Duties**:
In consultation and verified compliance with the objectives, standards, and requirements communicated by PETA, PETA France, PETA US and PETA Science Consortium International e.V.:
Independently research and interpret a variety of scientific, political, policy-driven, and other issues related to animal testing in order to further PETA’s goals

Build networks and coordinate meetings with key policymakers and other stakeholders

Collaborate with the director of PETA’s Science Department and other science policy advisors to decide on and obtain the necessary information for writing factsheets, reports, correspondence, and other literature

Collaborate with other departments of PETA entities, including the PETA US Regulatory Toxicology Department and Science Advancement and Outreach Division

Build relationships and maintain communication with key audiences, particularly decision-makers in the legislative and administrative arenas

Lead meetings with parliamentarians, companies, and legislators and present at conferences

Develop expertise in non-animal testing methods and draw upon the expertise of others

Respond to correspondence regarding issues related to animal testing

Conduct analyses of technical papers and legislation and translate scientific and legal terminology into lay terms for use in research projects

Identify opportunities to provide public comments that promote non-animal testing approaches and take the lead in the writing and presentation of these comments

Represent PETA at public-speaking engagements, in debates, to the media, and to the general public

Communicate PETA’s philosophy to the public

Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Perform all duties in English and French

**Qualifications**:
Degree in a related field

Fluency in spoken and written English and French (essential)

Demonstrable knowledge of the functioning of the European Parliament, the European Commission, and the French government

Familiarity with the use of animals in laboratories, associated French and other European legislation, and alternatives to animal testing

Experience related to French animal-testing issues and policies preferred

Proven ability to maintain awareness of relevant political, social, and economic developments

Proven ability to brief colleagues and other relevant stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to conduct in-depth research

Proven excellent writing and research skills

Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Proven attention to detail, exceptional organisational skills, and ability to work well under pressure and to meet tight deadlines

Proven ability to make sound, independent judgements

Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups of scientists, parliamentarians, industry representatives, the public, and other stakeholders

Exceptional public-speaking and networking skills

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times

Willingness and ability to travel, as needed

Professional appearance

Support for PETA’s philosophy and the ability to advocate for PETA’s positions on issues in a professional manner

Commitment to the objectives of the organisation