• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership team to define organizational strategy, establish priorities, and guide resource allocation based on evidence, expected impact, and strategic objectives.

• Evaluate the organization's global portfolio of initiatives, assessing their effectiveness, feasibility, cost-efficiency, strategic alignment, and potential to improve animal welfare outcomes.

• Provide data-driven recommendations on which programs and initiatives should be expanded, maintained, redesigned, or discontinued, while identifying opportunities for geographic expansion, new program areas, and strategic partnerships.

• Develop a proactive strategic intelligence function to monitor emerging trends, risks, and opportunities across animal agriculture, corporate practices, public policy, technology, and relevant markets.

• Translate complex research, external developments, and quantitative and qualitative data into clear, actionable recommendations that support organizational strategy and systemic change.

• Establish an organization-wide impact measurement framework, including meaningful performance indicators, evaluation methodologies, and learning mechanisms to assess effectiveness across programs and geographies.

• Ensure that insights and evaluation findings consistently inform strategic decisions, operational improvements, and resource allocation.

• Lead technology-enabled transformation by identifying opportunities to improve productivity and organizational effectiveness through AI, automation, integrated data systems, and emerging technologies.

• Oversee the development, integration, and adoption of technology solutions that streamline workflows, strengthen decision-making, and improve operational performance.

• Define and implement a practical technology roadmap, prioritizing investments according to organizational needs, expected value, scalability, and implementation feasibility.

• Collaborate with IT to ensure technology solutions and data systems are secure, integrated, scalable, and aligned with organizational priorities.

• Build and lead a lean, multidisciplinary Intelligence & Impact team covering strategy, research, impact assessment, analytics, and technology development.

• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO, offering independent perspectives, challenging assumptions, and delivering clear, decision-ready recommendations.

• Work closely with regional and functional leaders to strengthen execution capabilities, encourage collaboration, and maintain accountability for measurable results.

• Contribute actively to senior leadership discussions and organization-wide decision-making, fostering a culture of evidence-based thinking, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Significant senior leadership experience in strategy, organizational transformation, analytics, impact evaluation, technology, or a related discipline.

• Proven ability to assess complex opportunities, navigate ambiguity, challenge assumptions, and translate sophisticated analysis into practical strategic decisions.

• Strong quantitative, qualitative, financial, and operational skills, with the ability to combine analytical rigor with sound business judgment.

• Demonstrated experience leading technology-enabled transformation initiatives, including systems development or integration, AI adoption, automation, and process optimization.

• Experience developing and implementing performance measurement frameworks, evaluation methodologies, and data-informed decision-making processes.

• Proven ability to build and lead multidisciplinary teams, influence senior stakeholders, and collaborate effectively across functions, cultures, and geographical regions.

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to identify opportunities for greater efficiency, collaboration, and long-term impact.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present complex findings clearly and influence decisions at executive level.

• High levels of intellectual curiosity, humility, adaptability, sound judgment, and a strong bias toward action.

• Ability to understand how advocacy, corporate engagement, and institutional change can contribute to improving animal welfare, while remaining open to learning from subject-matter experts.

• A genuine commitment to improving the lives of farmed animals and advancing a more compassionate and sustainable food system.

• Experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, strategic philanthropy, business transformation, or leadership within a mission-driven organization is particularly valuable.

• Previous experience in animal protection is preferred but not essential. Candidates from other sectors with transferable expertise and a strong commitment to the mission are encouraged to apply.

• Relevant academic qualifications in business, management, economics, public policy, data analytics, technology, or another related field are an advantage.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation: The expected starting annual salary range is $130,720–$150,800 for the US-based position. Compensation may be adjusted beyond this range depending on the candidate's leadership experience, specialized expertise, geographical location, and strategic capabilities.

• International compensation: For candidates based outside the United States, including Poland, regional salary expectations and applicable benefits will be discussed during the initial interview stage.

• Healthcare coverage: Access to comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance at no or low cost, depending on eligibility and location.

• Retirement savings: A 401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar employer contribution match of up to 3.5% of annual earnings, subject to eligibility.

• Generous paid time off: Access to paid vacation and sick leave to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

• Remote working environment: Flexibility to work remotely in a globally minded and collaborative organization.

• Meaningful leadership opportunity: The chance to work directly with executive leadership and influence organization-wide strategy, priorities, and resource allocation.

• Purpose-driven work: An opportunity to apply strategic, analytical, and technological expertise toward measurable improvements in animal welfare.

• Collaborative culture: Work alongside passionate, multidisciplinary colleagues in an environment that values innovation, authenticity, equity, inclusion, and continuous learning.

• Professional impact: The opportunity to build a new strategic function, develop organizational capabilities, and introduce innovative approaches that strengthen long-term effectiveness.