Manager, Regulatory & Strategic Programs

Come join us at Terrestrial Energy, a US developer of advanced, Generation IV nuclear reactors.  We are growing our workforce to develop and deploy our Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) small modular nuclear plant to provide cost-competitive, clean firm heat and power to industry.

The Company has recently completed a merger creating a publicly listed operating company  (NASDAQ “IMSR”), to secure the capital resources for our next growth phase.  With the current alignment of US Federal and State government, as well as industry interest in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and advanced reactor technologies such as Terrestrial Energy’s IMSR, there is today a unique and compelling opportunity to participate in the execution of the company’s growth business plan.

The Company is building a team of high-performing business professionals and leaders in engineering, R&D, product management and business development areas at our Charlotte, North Carolina headquarters and future project sites.  We are looking for talented individuals who can help build the organization, processes, and goal-orientated corporate culture to lead the company in our expansion.  We are seeking people who:

• Have US market experience and perspectives bringing good judgement and innovative approaches to problem solving and business plan execution.
• Have demonstrated exceptional performance in past engineering projects.
• Offer exceptional leadership and team building capabilities.
• Have a deep understanding of the requirements for advanced reactor development.
• Can assist in the creation of the discipline and organized company structure, and contribute to a culture of excellence, necessary for the development and deployment of the Company’s IMSR plant.
• Can thrive in a fast growing and opportunity business environment, and are capable of flexibility and adaptability at a time of organizational change.
• Have the specific skillset and experience for the following role:

The Manager, Regulatory & Strategic Programs, under the direction of the Vice President Business Development & Project Management, is primarily responsible for supporting regulatory and enterprise‑level strategic initiatives related to deployment of the Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR). This role provides coordination, integration, and reporting support across licensing, strategic planning, project execution, and governance in a highly regulated nuclear environment. The role works closely with Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Legal, and Executive Leadership to ensure alignment with IMSR deployment objectives.

Other responsibilities include:

• Coordinate activities supporting nuclear licensing, regulatory engagement, and compliance milestones
• Track regulatory commitments, deliverables, schedules, and dependencies across internal teams and external stakeholders
• Maintain regulatory and strategic program documentation in accordance with nuclear quality assurance requirements
• Support preparation of regulatory correspondence, briefing materials, and executive‑level summaries
• Support governance forums, steering committees, and strategic reviews, including agendas, materials, and action‑item tracking
• Ensure alignment between regulatory activities and IMSR deployment execution plans
• Monitor program risks, issues, and milestones; escalate concerns as appropriate

Core Competencies

• Nuclear regulatory and licensing knowledge
• Complex program coordination and integration
• Strategic execution and alignment
• Governance and executive reporting support
• Cross-functional stakeholder management
• Risk, issue, and dependency management
• QA-compliant documentation
• Schedule and milestone tracking
• Clear executive communication
• Sound analytical judgment
• Ability to support company in meeting and engaging with regulators

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, Nuclear Technology, or related field
• Minimum 7 years’ experience supporting programs in a regulated industry (nuclear, energy, aerospace, or defense preferred)
• Experience coordinating complex, multi‑disciplinary initiatives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and non‑technical audiences
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time‑management skills

Assets

• PMI certification (PMP® or CAPM®)
• Experience supporting nuclear regulatory or licensing programs
• Familiarity with advanced reactor technologies or FOAK deployment initiatives
• Knowledge of nuclear quality assurance and compliance frameworks
• Experience supporting executive‑level governance or strategic planning activities

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan 
• A vacation policy designed to support your work-life balance
• EAP Programs available to you and your family
• Wellness Subsidy 
• Annual Performance Review
• Paid Volunteer Days – A chance to give back!
• Career development opportunities

Please submit a Resume and Cover Letter.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Terrestrial Energy requires that the successful candidate be able to access and use information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A and can be found here:

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). Additional information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.

Terrestrial Energy Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or group.  We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. 

If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require technical support in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Accessibility@terrestrialenergy.com