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Position Summary International food security, agricultural sustainability, and seed trade depend on global alignment of phytosanitary policies that control the spread of major pests, diseases, and weeds. The Senior Director will serve as the lead technical and policy expert for the American Seed Trade Associations, (ASTA), over 650 members on phytosanitary issues impacting seed movement in a wide range of economically important species, including row crops, vegetables, flowers, forages, and grasses. The Senior Director will have the opportunity to lead global seed industry initiatives at the intersection of scientific, technical, and policy issues, with the goal of building cooperation between industry, governments, and seed trade organizations to streamline phyt