Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Plant Health
About The Position
Interested in a career that matters? At Novonesis, we are redefining biological solutions to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability. As part of our Global Regulatory Affairs function, you will join a collaborative and high-impact team supporting the registration and legal sale of Plant Biosolutions worldwide. You will become part of a 9-person global regulatory team, working alongside experts enabling innovation and compliance across global markets. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with a US-based regional regulatory team of three, ensuring alignment and execution within key markets. The Role & Your Impact As a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will play a key role in shaping regulatory strategies that enable the successful development and commercialization of biofertilizers, plant inoculants, and biocontrol solutions. Your impact will include: Acting as a global regulatory expert, supporting pipeline product development projects Leading global regulatory strategy coordination and contributing to cross-functional product development teams Serving as regional regulatory lead for plant inoculant and biocontrol development and lifecycle management (LCM) projects Utilizing advanced regulatory data systems (e.g., Veeva), with potential to act as a global superuser Driving strong stakeholder engagement and communication across regions and functions Contributing innovative, solution-oriented thinking to complex regulatory challenges This role spans both strategic influence and operational execution, with success driven by collaboration, insight, and proactive problem-solving.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Toxicology, or similar)
- Minimum 5+ years of relevant regulatory experience
- Fluency in English
- Ability to travel occasionally (domestic and international)
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proven ability to work in cross-functional, global environments
- High level of organization, structure, and accountability
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with biological products, agriculture, or plant biosolutions
- Familiarity with regulatory data management systems (e.g., Veeva)
- A curious, creative mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Passion for Regulatory Affairs and continuous learning
- Ability to quickly build trust and influence stakeholders
Responsibilities
- Acting as a global regulatory expert, supporting pipeline product development projects
- Leading global regulatory strategy coordination and contributing to cross-functional product development teams
- Serving as regional regulatory lead for plant inoculant and biocontrol development and lifecycle management (LCM) projects
- Utilizing advanced regulatory data systems (e.g., Veeva), with potential to act as a global superuser
- Driving strong stakeholder engagement and communication across regions and functions
- Contributing innovative, solution-oriented thinking to complex regulatory challenges
Benefits
- 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
- Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
- Healthcare savings account option
- Employee assistance program
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
