Humane World for Animals · 7 hours ago
Program Director, Animal Research and Testing
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $119K/yr
9+ years expHumane World for Animals is a global leader in animal advocacy and protection, seeking a Program Director for their Animal Research Issues department. The role involves developing and executing animal testing and research programs, implementing campaign strategies to end animal testing, and advocating for non-animal approaches in the U.S.
Animal FeedWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Leads federal policy efforts to end animal research and testing and advance non-animal approaches in collaboration with Humane World Action Fund and other departments to advance and respond to federal legislative and regulatory efforts related to animal research and testing
Oversees implementation of the strategic program plan related to the federal policy efforts to end animal research and testing and advance non-animal approaches and other efforts as assigned. Sets and helps carry out department goals
Responsible for collaboration on budgeting, communications, and creative strategies to advance federal policy related to ending animal research and testing and achieve the goals of the department while working closely, and aligning with, Humane World Action Fund, teams advancing state legislative efforts in the US, as well as the global team
Identifies and drives program areas of focus at the federal level and advises the Animal Research Issues Directors of Policy and Science and Vice President on these and other animal research and testing priorities
Develops relationships to expand partnerships with government agencies with the Action Fund, corporations, developers and other stakeholders; represents the Animal Research Issues department and organization in interactions with external entities through meetings, presentations, and conference attendance as it relates to animal research and testing federal program policy; remains current in the subject area of U.S. and international animal research and testing and connections to the industry
Oversees consultants, interns and volunteers as needed
Performs other duties or responsibilities, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as science, public policy, or equivalent work experience required
A minimum of nine (9) years of relevant animal research and testing advocacy work, science or related experience required
Strong research and organizational skills
Ability to synthesize complex scientific information and government data to make the case for ending animal research and testing and advancing non-animal approaches
Working knowledge in federal regulatory and legislative processes
Leadership ability in work setting. Flexible, willing to learn, and anticipates the needs of self and other staff
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of business operations, including effective budget development
Ability to multitask and to be flexible with workload and assignments
Attention to detail and commitment to excellence, demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes
Willing and able to travel
Preferred
Law degree or Master's degree in public policy field preferred
Strong interest in animal protection issues preferred
Company
Humane World for Animals
The official page for Humane World for Animals formerly called the Humane Society of the United States.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.96MKey Investors
Maddie's Fund
2023-02-28Grant· $0.53M
2022-12-23Grant· $0.17M
2022-12-23Grant· $0.06M
Leadership Team
John Grandy
Senior Vice President/Wildlife Counselor to the CEO
Kitty Block
President and CEO
Recent News
2025-09-30
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