The Regulatory Compliance & Permitting Specialist will lead or support all regulatory and permitting efforts that enable Colossal’s conservation science and synthetic biology programs. You will be responsible for securing and maintaining federal, state, and international permits; managing inventory and documentation for regulated species and biological materials; and ensuring ethical, legal compliance across fieldwork, lab research, and institutional partnerships. This is a highly cross-functional role that collaborates with internal science, legal, and animal operations teams, as well as external regulatory authorities and research partners.
Ideally, this role will be on-site in Dallas, TX. We would be open to a remote arrangement if selected individual could not be in Dallas.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Policy, Biological Sciences, Law, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, permitting, or legal management in biotech, conservation, government, or research settings
• Demonstrated expertise in U.S. regulatory frameworks (e.g., USFWS, USDA/APHIS, EPA, IACUC) and international treaties (CITES, Nagoya Protocol)
• Proven ability to manage complex regulatory documentation and specimen records
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication abilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with synthetic biology, GMOs, or biospecimen ethics
• Background in managing specimen inventory systems or regulatory asset tracking
• Familiarity with legal agreements involving biological materials (e.g., MTAs, loan agreements)
• Advanced degree (e.g., JD, MS, or PhD) or certification in Regulatory Affairs (RAC)
• Prior work with zoological institutions, academic fieldwork, or government conservation agencies