Susan Bond Email and Phone Number
I am a dynamic, global executive leader with a transformative approach to driving business growth via regulatory strategy and scientific advocacy and influence. My unique career experience across private, nonprofit, and public sectors includes two decades with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). My area of expertise is in regulatory and scientific affairs portfolio management within the food, beverage, nutrition, supplements, pharmaceuticals, pet food, biotechnology, and agricultural industries. I am an accomplished public speaker and scientific communicator. Notably, I presented on GMOs and biotechnology in Uruguay, utilizing a full line of interpreters to engage a diverse audience.As a UN delegate, I served as liaison for Lynn Swann, Chairperson of the White House President's Council on Physical Fitness, during missions abroad. I managed his participation and fostered key relationships at UN events in Geneva, enhancing the U.S. presence in global health initiatives.A career highlight was securing Senator Kennedy's support for an FDA initiative. I achieved this through strategic relationship-building and influence (and in the company of his two famous dogs).Career Highlights: > Chosen by FDA Commissioner as ambassador for Hurricane Katrina; helped inspect and reopen restaurants; and managed misplaced FDA employees> Elite FDA and USDA delegate to Japan to negotiate re-opening of trade borders to U.S. beef during BSE epidemic> Created comprehensive, multi-agency Bioterrorism Preparedness Playbook for the Secretary of Health and Human Services post 9/11/01; agencies included CDC, NIH, FDA, SAMHSA, and CMC> Co-led the FDA's Obesity Working Group for the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, navigating a controversial initiative under a specific Congressional mandate > Developed the first industry Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the USDA, allowing ConAgra to use the MyPlate logo on packaging that met federal dietary guidelines > Saved over $12m in capital expenses and $2m annually thereafter in testing for Abbott Laboratories through repeated networking, negotiation, relationship, and influence with the FDA during a short 45-day period when FDA was finalizing an Infant Formula GMPsI enjoy learning new cultures, archaeology, true crime, gardening, cooking, hiking, and I have a great passion for animals. I have served on seven boards in the food, beverage, and pharma industries with membership and association relationships inside 60+ organizations. I advocate for women’s rights and safety everywhere.
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Principal Advisor And OwnerBond Advisory Group, LlcChicago, Il, Us
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Vice President Regulatory & Scientific AffairsKerry Dec 2017 - PresentNaas, IeChief regulatory and science executive accountable for compliance across all business facets and diverse portfolio of food, beverage, and functional products. Regulatory strategist and accountability for taste and flavor portfolios, dietary supplements, plant-based applications, meat systems, animal and pet food, cell nutrition, and pharma. Key highlights include:> Global regulatory affairs thought leader and public speaker tasked to influence and foster executive-level relationships with regulatory authorities, associations, and organizations across a global portfolio operating in 150 countries> Established the company's first policy and issues intelligence role to advance proactive strategies to influence and defend food additives, technologies, and general emerging issues management> Transformed entire department of 150+ global colleagues including extended transformation of 65 North American colleagues from a transactional technical services group to a proper scientific affairs function with an organizational structure, streamlined responsibilities, revised and robust expectations embedded in business mindset, and elevated brand perception of the function
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Regional Regulatory & Scientific Affairs Director, Abbott Nutrition U.S./Canada/Puerto RicoAbbott Nov 2012 - Sep 2017Abbott Park, Illinois, UsPresident’s senior leadership team regulatory business strategist, issues management liaison, and influencer for regulatory authority policymaking and associations including FDA, USDA, Health Canada, and trade associations with oversight for all retail, medical foods, and hospital product compliance.Key highlights include:> Prevented a costly medical food recall and negative public perception through negotiations with FDA> Influenced and negotiated to free product hold at border to retain USDA WIC bid for infant formula> Chair and portfolio leader for strategy, planning, and implementation of the FDA’s comprehensive overhaul of Nutrition Facts Panel with minimal business disruption> Change agent to move department from dependent to fully empowered regulatory professionals with a business mindset; developed succession plans and created exceptional regulatory strategy team> Top graduate of competitive Operations Leadership program and named leader of the Global Regulatory Leadership Development Program for Abbott’s regulatory professionals -
PresidentGrace Strategies, Llc Aug 2010 - Nov 2012Advisor, strategist, and scientific communicator in food and nutrition executive strategy and public affairs. Key highlights include:> Scientific interpreter for the entire grant submission revamp project for International Life Sciences Institute ILSI.> Developed, managed, and fund-raised $150k+ to launch Alliance to Feed the Future through coalition building> Lead FDA curriculum development for the U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Food Safety and Preventive Controls Alliance, and the Sprout Safety Alliance; actively engaged with hundreds of stakeholders including food processors, farming community, academia, industry, and cooperative extension, and regulators> Trusted advisor to represent leadership externally for PepsiCo health and wellness initiatives
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Sr Director, Scientific & Regulatory AffairsConagra Foods Feb 2007 - Jul 2010Chicago, Illinois, UsSenior executive responsible for compliance in ingredient safety and approvals, labeling, health claims, FDA Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) submissions and notifications, and globally communicated prominent product recalls.Key highlights include:> Regulatory business strategist and issues management for broad portfolio of 100+ brands; fostered innovation in product development by aligning regulatory strategy with internal business needs> Negotiated the first industry USDA/ConAgra partnership and memorandum of understanding for novel labeling on ConAgra brands; received the chairman’s award in first year for work with USDA> Fostered open communication and transformed relationships between ConAgra and regulatory authorities; organized corporate headquarters’ visits for USDA, FDA, and four separate trade associations where ConAgra had not previously participated> Recruited and implemented ConAgra’s first product safety steward (toxicologist) to perform risk-based assessments in diacetyl, bisphenol A, and acrylamide—three chemical issues that had major impact to ConAgra’s business (e.g. popcorn and canned foods)> Transformed the team from “police” to “partners” and built up the science-based capacity within the team expertise with unique recruitment of toxicology, allergen, and veterinary specialists -
Senior Vice PresidentInternational Food Information Council Sep 2005 - Feb 2007Washington, Dc, UsExecutive director of scientific communication, education programs, public affairs, media strategies, and issues management facing the food, beverage, supplements, ingredient, and agricultural industries.Key highlights include:> Global public speaking and expert scientific communicator> Executive lead for industry membership strategy, member relations, and recruitment; secured five new corporate members, the highest recruitment in IFIC history> Developed and implemented a novel revenue-generating model for risk communication training across sister associations and healthcare professionals> Transformed the IFIC staff to be empowered, independent, and a close-knit team; provided a fresh, engaging, and fun workplace environment; organized teambuilding and candid feedback surveys for continuous improvement -
Senior Science Advisor To The Commissioner, Senior Executive ServiceU.S. Food & Drug Administration Aug 1988 - Sep 2005Silver Spring, Md, UsSenior Advisor to the Commissioner and executive liaison to all FDA centers; implemented a strategic and formal review process for all FDA communications on policy, regulatory approvals and actions, and public health initiatives.Key highlights include:> Managed FDA’s Science Advisory Board to the Commissioner; included Nobel laureates and blue-ribbon panels; this Board was the birth of the FSMA concept that later became law>.Transformed FDA's Annual Science Forum annual program and increased participation to the highest in FDA history>.Provided education to consumers and engage public participation in advisory committees>.Managed laboratory administration programs and operations for NIH on-site scientific staff> Graduated top of class in FDA’s prestigious Leadership Program>.President & Vice President, Federally Employed Women of DHHS
Susan Bond Education Details
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University Of Maryland Global CampusBiotechnology -
West Virginia Wesleyan CollegeEconomics
Frequently Asked Questions about Susan Bond
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Susan Bond works for Bond Advisory Group, Llc
What is Susan Bond's role at the current company?
Susan Bond's current role is Principal Advisor and Owner.
What schools did Susan Bond attend?
Susan Bond attended University Of Maryland Global Campus, West Virginia Wesleyan College.
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