Head of Licensing & Regulation

Key details

• Lead Proxima Fusion's licensing and regulatory strategy across Alpha and Stellaris
• Define a clear and credible regulatory pathway for Alpha, Proxima's net-energy-gain stellarator in Munich
• Lead regulatory and site-feasibility work for Stellaris, Proxima's first-of-a-kind fusion power plant planned at Gundremmingen with RWE
• Translate complex and unfamiliar regulatory requirements into practical, executable plans
• Identify licensing risks, critical dependencies, approval milestones, and potential regulatory blockers early
• Simplify regulatory complexity and remove unnecessary obstacles from the programme
• Build constructive relationships with regulators, public authorities, external partners, and technical experts
• Represent Proxima in regulatory discussions and establish credibility with key decision-makers
• Coordinate closely with engineering, finance, operations, and programme leadership
• Ensure technical and commercial decisions are aligned with licensing requirements
• Support site-selection, permitting, environmental, safety, and regulatory-readiness activities
• Develop regulatory positions, submissions, evidence packages, and engagement strategies
• Create a licensing approach that supports speed without compromising safety, quality, or credibility
• Report directly to the COO and provide clear recommendations on regulatory strategy, risk, and progress
• Company mission
• Proxima Fusion is developing the hardware and infrastructure needed to deliver the world's first commercial stellarator fusion power plant, bringing abundant, safe, clean energy to the world