The Regulatory Compliance &amp; 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.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>Regulatory Strategy &amp; Permitting<ul><li>Lead or assist with obtaining, maintaining, and reporting on regulatory approvals and permits involving:</li><ul><li>Regulated species and conservation fieldwork</li><li>Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)</li><li>Import/export of wildlife specimens and biological materials</li></ul><li>Coordinate with federal and international authorities including USDA/APHIS, USFWS, NOAA, FDA, and frameworks such as CITES, CBD, and the Nagoya Protocol.</li><li>Provide clear, actionable regulatory guidance to research, conservation, and operational teams</li></ul>Compliance Management<ul><li>Develop and implement SOPs and protocols for regulatory compliance</li><li>Conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and gap analyses</li><li>Monitor regulatory and policy developments to ensure ongoing alignment and preparedness</li></ul>Specimen Inventory &amp; Documentation<ul><li>Maintain compliant, detailed inventory records of regulated biological specimens, tracking: <ul><li>Species identity and taxonomic classification</li><li>Provenance and chain of custody</li><li>Usage, location, and final disposition</li></ul></li><li>Ensure traceability and documentation from acquisition through transport and storage</li></ul>Agreements &amp; External Coordination<ul><li>Draft and manage loan, donation, and transfer agreements with conservation partners, museums, governments, and academic institutions</li><li>Ensure agreements align with all regulatory, ethical, and data-sharing standards</li><li>Serve as primary regulatory liaison with external partners and collaborators</li></ul>Cross-Functional Support<ul><li>Partner with legal, science, and conservation staff to integrate compliance considerations into all project lifecycles</li><li>Support external policy engagement by translating regulatory frameworks into actionable insights</li></ul><h3>Required Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Policy, Biological Sciences, Law, or a related field</li><li>10+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, permitting, or legal management in biotech, conservation, government, or research settings</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in U.S. regulatory frameworks (e.g., USFWS, USDA/APHIS, EPA, IACUC) and international treaties (CITES, Nagoya Protocol)</li><li>Proven ability to manage complex regulatory documentation and specimen records</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication abilities</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience with synthetic biology, GMOs, or biospecimen ethics</li><li>Background in managing specimen inventory systems or regulatory asset tracking</li><li>Familiarity with legal agreements involving biological materials (e.g., MTAs, loan agreements)</li><li>Advanced degree (e.g., JD, MS, or PhD) or certification in Regulatory Affairs (RAC)</li><li>Prior work with zoological institutions, academic fieldwork, or government conservation agencies</li></ul><div>What Colossal Offers You:<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Medical, dental, and vision coverage</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Unlimited PTO and company holidays so you can rest and recharge </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Company matched 401k retirement plan</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Education reimbursement </li><li style="font-weight:400;">An opportunity to help us return the Earth to a healthier state</li></ul>The team at Colossal is committed, colorful, passionate, intelligent, collaborative, creative, experienced, scientific and world-class. That sounds like a lot to fit into one building. That’s why we are spread out in several locations that include laboratories, test facilities, academic institutions, libraries and offices. Through it all, however, we maintain a culture of positivity, hope, happiness and belief that we’re doing something big. Something Colossal.Colossal is proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace. We welcome people from all backgrounds as well as celebrate and support diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment so everyone can thrive. <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/after-june-27-2023-know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal">EEO is the Law </a>Search Firm Representatives: Colossal does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. No fees will be paid for a hired candidate where no pre-existing agreement is in place. We handle most recruitment in-house. Colossal is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by BuiltIn for 3 years in a row across multiple categories in 2023, 2024, and 2025:<ul><li>#1 on the 50 Best Startups to Work For in Dallas in 2023!</li><li>100 Best Midsize Places to Work in Dallas in 2024 &amp; 2025</li><li>100 Best Places to Work in Dallas, TX (All Size Employers) in 2024 &amp; 2025</li></ul> <a href="https://builtin.com/awards/dallas/2025/best-midsize-places-to-work">Built In 2025 Award Lists</a><a href="https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7049203">Great Place to Work Certification Page</a><a href="https://mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/colossal-biosciences/">Most Loved Workplace Certification Page</a> - Proud to be certified as a most loved workplace including: most loved CEO, most loved workplaces for LGBTQ+, most loved workplaces for women, and most loved workplaces for young professionals.<a href="https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/most-loved-workplaces-2024?utm_campaign=dr_2024_oct_webinar_final&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8dglCEGpx_mr-HYudRKFhj4L6PhGDkf92pJJMpxovuNaX_Y7rdOFsgX6dEGZnNK9O_RP1gd54PPR7yib9CZjvG7FT4IA&amp;_hsmi=328042950&amp;utm_content=see_list&amp;utm_source=newlsetter">Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces 2024 Award List</a> - Excited to be amongst the winners of Newsweek's 2024 Most Loved Workplaces! <img src="https://employers.builtin.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2024BPTW_GeneralBadgeYear_AllWhite-1-281x300.png" style="max-width:100%;">   <img src="https://www.greatplacetowork.com/images/profiles/7049203/companyBadge.png?20240207" style="max-width:100%;">     <img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvJDPn0aEAAwgAH?format=jpg&amp;name=small" style="max-width:100%;">    <img src="https://colossal.com/wp-content/uploads/time-100.png" style="max-width:100%;"> <img src="https://imageio.forbes.com/dam/imageserve/65e730dcd08766cc9dbcdb47/x.jpg?format=jpg&amp;height=183&amp;width=255&amp;fit=bounds" style="max-width:100%;"> </div>

The science of genetics. The business of discovery.
Colossal is a breakthrough bioscience and genetic engineering company that builds radical new technologies to advance the field of genomics. Colossal creates disruptive technologies for extinct species restoration, critically endangered species protection and the repopulation of critical ecosystems that support the continuation of life on Earth. The company is the first to apply CRISPR technology for the purposes of species de-extinction, beginning with the woolly mammoth. Colossal is accepting humanity&rsquo;s duty to restore Earth to a healthier state, while also solving for the future economies and biological necessities of the human condition through cutting-edge science and technologies.

Regulatory Compliance & Permitting Specialist

The Regulatory Compliance &amp; 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.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>Regulatory Strategy &amp; Permitting<ul><li>Lead or assist with obtaining, maintaining, and reporting on regulatory approvals and permits involving:</li><ul><li>Regulated species and conservation fieldwork</li><li>Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)</li><li>Import/export of wildlife specimens and biological materials</li></ul><li>Coordinate with federal and international authorities including USDA/APHIS, USFWS, NOAA, FDA, and frameworks such as CITES, CBD, and the Nagoya Protocol.</li><li>Provide clear, actionable regulatory guidance to research, conservation, and operational teams</li></ul>Compliance Management<ul><li>Develop and implement SOPs and protocols for regulatory compliance</li><li>Conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and gap analyses</li><li>Monitor regulatory and policy developments to ensure ongoing alignment and preparedness</li></ul>Specimen Inventory &amp; Documentation<ul><li>Maintain compliant, detailed inventory records of regulated biological specimens, tracking: <ul><li>Species identity and taxonomic classification</li><li>Provenance and chain of custody</li><li>Usage, location, and final disposition</li></ul></li><li>Ensure traceability and documentation from acquisition through transport and storage</li></ul>Agreements &amp; External Coordination<ul><li>Draft and manage loan, donation, and transfer agreements with conservation partners, museums, governments, and academic institutions</li><li>Ensure agreements align with all regulatory, ethical, and data-sharing standards</li><li>Serve as primary regulatory liaison with external partners and collaborators</li></ul>Cross-Functional Support<ul><li>Partner with legal, science, and conservation staff to integrate compliance considerations into all project lifecycles</li><li>Support external policy engagement by translating regulatory frameworks into actionable insights</li></ul><h3>Required Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Policy, Biological Sciences, Law, or a related field</li><li>10+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, permitting, or legal management in biotech, conservation, government, or research settings</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in U.S. regulatory frameworks (e.g., USFWS, USDA/APHIS, EPA, IACUC) and international treaties (CITES, Nagoya Protocol)</li><li>Proven ability to manage complex regulatory documentation and specimen records</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication abilities</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience with synthetic biology, GMOs, or biospecimen ethics</li><li>Background in managing specimen inventory systems or regulatory asset tracking</li><li>Familiarity with legal agreements involving biological materials (e.g., MTAs, loan agreements)</li><li>Advanced degree (e.g., JD, MS, or PhD) or certification in Regulatory Affairs (RAC)</li><li>Prior work with zoological institutions, academic fieldwork, or government conservation agencies</li></ul><div>What Colossal Offers You:<ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision coverage</li><li>Unlimited PTO and company holidays so you can rest and recharge&nbsp;</li><li>Flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li><li>Company matched 401k retirement plan</li><li>Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks</li><li>Education reimbursement&nbsp;</li><li>An opportunity to help us return the Earth to a healthier state</li></ul>The team at Colossal is committed, colorful, passionate, intelligent, collaborative, creative, experienced, scientific and world-class. That sounds like a lot to fit into one building. That’s why we are spread out in several locations that include laboratories, test facilities, academic institutions, libraries and offices.&nbsp;Through it all, however, we maintain a culture of positivity, hope, happiness and belief that we’re doing something big. Something Colossal.Colossal is proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace. We welcome people from all backgrounds as well as celebrate and support diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment so everyone can thrive.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/after-june-27-2023-know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal">EEO is the Law&nbsp;</a>Search Firm Representatives: Colossal does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. No fees will be paid for a hired candidate where no pre-existing agreement is in place. We handle most recruitment in-house.&nbsp;Colossal is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by BuiltIn for 3 years in a row across multiple categories in 2023, 2024, and 2025:<ul><li>#1 on the 50 Best Startups to Work For in Dallas in 2023!</li><li>100 Best Midsize Places to Work in Dallas in 2024 &amp; 2025</li><li>100 Best Places to Work in Dallas, TX (All Size Employers) in 2024 &amp; 2025</li></ul> <a href="https://builtin.com/awards/dallas/2025/best-midsize-places-to-work">Built In 2025 Award Lists</a><a href="https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7049203">Great Place to Work Certification Page</a><a href="https://mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/colossal-biosciences/">Most Loved Workplace Certification Page</a> - Proud to be certified as a most loved workplace including: most loved CEO, most loved workplaces for LGBTQ+, most loved workplaces for women, and most loved workplaces for young professionals.<a href="https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/most-loved-workplaces-2024?utm_campaign=dr_2024_oct_webinar_final&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8dglCEGpx_mr-HYudRKFhj4L6PhGDkf92pJJMpxovuNaX_Y7rdOFsgX6dEGZnNK9O_RP1gd54PPR7yib9CZjvG7FT4IA&amp;_hsmi=328042950&amp;utm_content=see_list&amp;utm_source=newlsetter">Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces 2024 Award List</a> - Excited to be amongst the winners of Newsweek's 2024 Most Loved Workplaces!&nbsp;<img src="https://employers.builtin.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2024BPTW_GeneralBadgeYear_AllWhite-1-281x300.png">&nbsp; &nbsp;<img src="https://www.greatplacetowork.com/images/profiles/7049203/companyBadge.png?20240207">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvJDPn0aEAAwgAH?format=jpg&amp;name=small"> &nbsp; &nbsp;<img src="https://colossal.com/wp-content/uploads/time-100.png"> <img src="https://imageio.forbes.com/dam/imageserve/65e730dcd08766cc9dbcdb47/x.jpg?format=jpg&amp;height=183&amp;width=255&amp;fit=bounds">&nbsp;</div>

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