Regulatory Affairs and Licensing Leader

Job Description Summary

The executive that leads the Regulatory Affairs & Licensing team drives the strategic vision and execution of global nuclear licensing and regulatory affairs, which includes directing the licensed activities supporting the installed base fuel & services business and accelerating the commercialization and deployment of next-generation technologies such as the BWRX-300 across North American and European markets. This leader owns the full licensing lifecycle -the GNF fuel facility, the installed base work on extended power uprates and fuels licensing, and new reactor deployment including initial commercial development, license applications, topical report, and multi-project commercial execution - while building a high-performing, accountable organization rooted in a strong nuclear safety culture and operational excellence.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and execution of global nuclear licensing programs, including activities with the Canadian CNSC, U.S. NRC, and other regulators such as ONR in UK and PAA in Poland. The team will handle activities such as license applications, licensing topical reports, and regulatory engagement plans for advanced nuclear products such as SMRs, existing unit uprates, and fuel cycle facility changes.
• Drive on-time, on-budget delivery of commercial licensing commitments across multiple projects and geographies
• Establish and maintain executive-level relationships with nuclear regulators including the NRC, CNSC, PAA, and other international regulatory bodies, serving as the primary point of contact and escalation authority
• Champion nuclear safety culture and LEAN maturity across the organization, setting and enforcing zero-defect, zero-violation, and zero-incidents.
• Build and develop a high-performing licensing organization by overseeing talent acquisition, qualifications, mentoring programs, professional development plans, and workforce planning
• Instill a culture of ownership, urgency, and accountability by setting clear expectations for daily management, schedule adherence, effective communication, and responsiveness to customers and regulators
• Direct cross-functional collaboration with engineering, product management, project managers, and senior leadership to align licensing strategies with business and commercial objectives
• Oversee the development, review, approval, and submission of licensing documents, regulatory correspondence, and topical reports, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and quality across all submittals
• Monitor the evolving global regulatory landscape and develop licensing strategies, communicate licensing risks, opportunities, and challenges to executive leadership in a timely and concise manner to enable proactive decision-making
• Manage licensing budgets, resource allocation, and workplan development to ensure achievable commitments with well-defined tasks, milestones, and effort estimates

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related technical discipline from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in nuclear regulated design, operations or licensing.
• At least 8 years of experience in a leadership/management role with significant scope and responsibility.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time

• ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a site security clearance, including NRC required background check.

• Deep expertise in U.S. NRC regulations (10 CFR Parts 21, 50, 52) combined with demonstrated experience navigating international regulatory frameworks (CNSC, PAA, or European equivalents); knowledge and experience with IAEA standards
• Proven track record leading complex, multi-jurisdictional nuclear licensing programs from strategy through approval at an executive or senior management level
• Strong nuclear safety culture orientation with a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and operational discipline
• Executive-level communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage credibly with regulators, customers, and C-suite stakeholders on highly technical topics
• Experience driving organizational transformation through LEAN methodologies and building high-accountability team cultures
• Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred
• International nuclear licensing experience, particularly across North American and European regulatory environments
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to connect licensing execution to commercial outcomes and growth strategy