Director, New World Screwworm Program

Flyttr Brasil

Director leading Flyttr’s New World Screwworm biosecurity program across the US and Americas. Overseeing scientific delivery, sterile insect production, supply chain, facilities, and regulatory partnerships.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in managing large-scale scientific and operational programs, with a focus on regulatory compliance, supply chain management, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to drive novel technologies from development to commercial deployment while ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

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10+ Years Leadership ExperienceBiological Pest ManagementSupply Chain ManagementStakeholder ManagementSpanish-Language Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementRegulatory ComplianceOperational StrategyLogistics ManagementFacilities ManagementScientific DevelopmentCommercial DeploymentBudget IntegrationTechnical Decision-MakingMultidisciplinary Team Leadership

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationExecutive PresenceProblem-SolvingCollaborationResilience

Industry Keywords

Agricultural ManufacturingBiosecurityNew World ScrewwormSterile Insect TechniqueArea-Wide Pest EradicationFederal and State AgenciesInternational BusinessFast-Scaling OrganizationNRC Relationship ManagementField Trials Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the local program roadmap, integrating budget, scientific, operational, regulatory, and commercial workstreams
Lead a multidisciplinary team across entomological R&D, manufacturing, and operations
Set priorities and hold technical leaders accountable against the CTO's scientific roadmap
Report program performance, risk, and priorities to the CTO and Program Management Office
Drive the program from proof of concept through regional deployment and scale, with a line to go-to-market and long-term sustainability
Make technical and resourcing decisions and represent the program to executives, regulators, and external stakeholders
Identify opportunities to scale and extend the technology from pilot to large-scale deployment
Lead delivery of the NWS Program across the US and Americas
Oversee sterile insect production, distribution, and release, coordinating with in-region teams
Ensure US operations meet applicable federal, state, and local requirements
Own supply chain and procurement strategy, including sourcing, logistics, and distribution
Manage import, export, and trade compliance for goods and biological materials crossing US and Americas borders
Build supplier and distribution networks aligned with global standards
Own San Antonio R&D and manufacturing sites, including facilities operations, workplace standards, landlord/broker relationships, and space planning
Lead fit-out and expansion planning for San Antonio facilities
Partner with the CTO on scientific direction and program strategy
Keep the CEO and executive team informed of progress and risks
Provide operational support to US field trials, including logistics, site readiness, and compliance
Own the strategic relationship with the NRC and shape regulatory and licensing strategy
Represent Flyttr with industry partners, academic institutions, and international bodies engaged in NWS eradication efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive leadership experience directing large-scale scientific, biosecurity, agricultural, or biological manufacturing efforts
Experience taking novel technologies or products from scientific development through field-scale or commercial deployment (go-to-market)
Prior senior leadership experience at a federal or state agricultural agency, or comparable industry experience leading strategy and go-to-market execution of a novel technology
Experience directing senior scientific and operational leaders and setting program-level priorities across a multidisciplinary team
Strong stakeholder management experience with federal and state government agencies
Experience operating at the interface of science, policy, strategy, and commercialization
Experience managing supply chain, procurement, or logistics for a technical or regulated program, ideally spanning multiple countries
Experience managing facilities or corporate real estate for a technical, laboratory, or manufacturing site
Excellent communication and executive presence
Bachelor's degree in entomology, life sciences, agriculture, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience at a comparable level of seniority
Direct experience with biological pest management, New World Screwworm, sterile insect technique (SIT), or other area-wide pest eradication programs preferred
Existing relationships with pertinent federal and state departments of agriculture and Latin American agricultural/animal health authorities preferred
Experience working across the US and Latin America preferred
Spanish-language proficiency an advantage
Advanced degree (MS, PhD, or MBA) helpful but not required
Experience in a fast-scaling organization, building programs or operations from the ground up
Commitment to the Flyttr mission and values
Responsiveness to an international business working across different time zones
Positive, humble, cooperative, and professional approach
Ability to work with urgency and solve problems promptly
Resilience and persistence in an innovative and constantly changing environment
Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable building processes from scratch
Ability to collaborate effectively with global colleagues

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Opportunity to work on a large-scale scientific and operational program with national and international impact
Team-oriented culture
Work with global colleagues across different time zones