Global Market Development Manager – Food
About The Position
Hygiena provides rapid microbiology diagnostic tests and solutions for mission-critical, time-sensitive processes around the world. Hygiena’s proprietary diagnostic technologies enable customers to; prevent illness and save lives, comply with regulations, protect products and brands, run businesses more effectively. Solutions are sold in a wide range of industries globally, but the core focus is food safety. Headquartered in Camarillo, California and with offices around the world, we are actively looking for talented individuals to help grow the business! At Hygiena we believe: In providing the highest quality products & service Being a leader in innovation Having a compelling desire to improve and win in the marketplace In contributing positively not only in the workplace, but in our community and environment With rapid growth comes opportunity. We are looking for a Global Market Development Manager - Food to join our team remotely in the US! This is a full-time / exempt position.
Requirements
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Food Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within food processing, food safety, or regulatory affairs.
- Proven success engaging with regulatory agencies such as the U.S. FDA, USDA/FSIS, or equivalent bodies.
- Strong background in developing and implementing food safety and quality solutions in regulated industries.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Vision, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat required.
Nice To Haves
- Fluent in English, proficiency in Spanish and or Portuguese is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Represent Hygiena as a subject matter expert in food safety and key market segments through industry committees, conferences, and forums.
- Influence policy and contribute to regulatory dialogue, ensuring our technologies support and anticipate global regulatory expectations.
- Build trusted relationships with agencies such as the U.S. FDA, USDA/FSIS, Health Canada, and LATAM ministries of agriculture.
- Monitor industry trends, regulatory shifts, and customer insights to identify strategic opportunities in pre- and post-harvest sectors, including produce, meat, and poultry.
- Lead initiatives to ensure Hygiena’s portfolio meets and exceeds quality and compliance standards across all relevant markets.
- Collaborate with R&D, product management, and regulatory teams to inform product development and drive market-responsive innovation.
- Develop and execute vertical-specific strategies that align with Hygiena’s global business objectives.
- Continuously assess and refine plans based on regulatory updates, market feedback, and competitive dynamics.
- Partner with Product Management to build business cases that address unmet needs and accelerate growth in the food segment.
- Deliver targeted training and support to commercial teams, ensuring they are equipped to articulate technical, regulatory, and market-specific value propositions.
- Collaborate with marketing to develop impactful content and go-to-market assets tailored to segment-specific challenges.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to strategic customers, translating complex regulatory or operational needs into actionable solutions.
- Stay ahead of emerging regulations and maintain expertise in U.S. FDA, USDA/FSIS, Health Canada, and LATAM standards.
- Act as a primary regulatory liaison, ensuring open, proactive communication between Hygiena and relevant authorities.
- Provide internal guidance and updates on compliance changes, helping teams stay aligned with global expectations.
- Cultivate partnerships with producers, processors, regulatory authorities, and trade organizations across the food chain.
- Act as the central point of contact for external vertical stakeholders, reinforcing Hygiena’s reputation for quality, innovation, and expertise.
- Support industry collaboration to shape best practices in food safety and compliance.
Benefits
- 15 days of PTO & 10 paid company holidays
- Medical with HSA employer contribution, Dental, Vision available 1st of the month after start date
- Company paid Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability and an Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) with Safe Harbor and Profit-Sharing employer contributions
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Charitable Contribution matching
- Employee Referral bonus opportunities
- State paid short-term disability for California based employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
