[Remote] Science, Research & Standard Lead

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Regenified is a company focused on advancing regenerative agriculture through reliable standards and verification services. They are seeking a Science, Research & Standard Lead to develop, validate, and advance the standards and protocols that underpin their verification process, ensuring scientific rigor and integrity. Responsibilities • Own the Regenified Standard - Lead the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of all protocols that define the Regenified verification system. Ensure standards remain clear, coherent, and actionable for producers, partners, and verifiers • Scientific Rigor - Ensure every requirement, criterion, and methodology is grounded in credible science, regenerative principles, and ecological evidence. Regularly evaluate emerging research and translate validated findings into improved program rules • System of Record - Maintain the authoritative “system of record” for all definitions, metrics, scoring logic, and program rules. Ensure this central data dictionary remains accurate, up to date, and fully aligned with operational and technical systems • Tooling Requirements - Define the business and functional requirements for all tools and platforms that operationalize the standard. Partner with Data and Ops to translate program logic into scalable, automated workflows. Work closely with the tech and operations teams to identify, vet, and assess cutting-edge technology solutions • Internal & External Alignment - Provide clear training, guidance, and technical support to V&C, Commercial, and Enterprise Ops to ensure consistent application of the standard. Engage with external scientific bodies, market partners, and regulatory agencies to ensure all standards remain robust, scientifically sound, and aligned with market expectations. Conduct speaking engagements and conference attendance to expand adoption of the standards • Feedback Loops - Gather insights from verifiers, producers, scientific literature, and market trends to inform updates to the standard. Convert real-world learnings into continuous improvements to criteria, methodologies, and guidance Skills • A deep passion for regenerative agriculture and a desire to support the farmers, ranchers, and partners leading this movement • Experience in soil science, agronomy, ecology, environmental science, natural resource management, or related fields, with the credibility to build trust with users of the standard • 5+ years in standards development, scientific program design, or technical leadership roles • Thrives in a fast-paced, early-stage environment and enjoys building processes, systems, or teams from the ground up • Exceptional writing, documentation, and systems-thinking skills; comfortable working closely with product, operations, and data teams • Able to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into clear actions • Ability to explain technical or complex concepts simply, clearly, and with empathy • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives, managing scientific workstreams, or guiding teams in technical environments Benefits • Unlimited PTO • 100% premium coverage for medical/dental/vision (with partial coverage for dependants) Company Overview • Regenified™ offers land verification and product certification program for regenerative farming practices. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job