Regulatory & R&D Lead - BioWorks
BioWorks is a business unit within the BioFirst Group, a global innovator in sustainable crop production. BioWorks specializes in biopesticides and biostimulants that enable horticulture and specialty ag/open field growers to transition to and implement more sustainable, effective, and resilient agricultural practices.
With operational hubs in North America, Europe, and Africa, BioWorks is on a transformational growth journey. A key strength of our division is our strategic synergy with BIOTROP, a BioFirst-acquired company with deep R&D capabilities, a robust pipeline of biological innovations and state-of-the art liquid and solid-state fermentation capabilities. This partnership enables BioWorks to access and commercialize cutting-edge products, accelerate innovation cycles, and expand product ownership globally.
Our European business, including Europe, North Africa and Middle East, has a team of around 15 employees and is growing rapidly. In view of all the opportunities BioWorks has as a relatively new player in the European market, we are strengthening our BioWorks regulatory team with and experienced and visionary Regulatory & R&D Lead to drive BioWorks EU regulatory strategy and dossier management and to ensure an aligned product development strategy.
Your mission
This role is central to ensuring a fast, pragmatic and effective regulatory and product development pathway for our product pipeline in Europe, North Africa and Middle East.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement regulatory strategies for BioWorks’ biopesticide, biostimulant and biofertilizer pipeline in the EU, ensuring agile and effective dossier approvals.
- Oversee the technical development of our product pipeline in alignment with customer needs.
- Oversee and coordinate regulatory submissions, both in the EU and internationally, in collaboration with consultants and internal stakeholders.
- Lead, mentor and inspire a team of Regulatory Managers and the R&D team, fostering collaboration and high performance.
- Provide hands-on management of regulatory dossiers.
- Support the business by aligning regulatory and product development planning with commercial goals and timelines.
- Represent BioWorks in industry associations and regulatory bodies to anticipate and influence regulatory developments.
Who are we looking for?
- Senior regulatory expert with at least 15 years experience in EU regulatory frameworks for biopesticides, biostimulants and biofertilisers (experience in North Africa and Central Asian and Middle East countries is a plus).
- Proven strategist with a track record of shaping regulatory roadmaps and securing approvals in complex regulatory environments.
- Hands-on ability to handle regulatory dossiers directly.
- Experience with managing field development of products in alignment with customer needs.
- Skilled leader with strong communication skills and significant experience managing and developing teams and strongly driving execution in a pragmatic way.
- Smart problem solver with an agile mindset.
- Entrepreneurial, hands-on, and collaborative.
What can you expect from us?
- A mission-driven company with ambitious global goals and an unwavering commitment to sustainability.
- A unique opportunity to be part of a company that sits at the heart of the biological crop protection revolution.
- Direct access to BIOTROP's innovation pipeline and the opportunity to bring new products to market on scale.
- A collaborative, international culture where expertise and integrity go hand-in-hand.
- A competitive salary package, including additional benefits.
Sounds interesting?
You can apply by sending your CV and cover letter to careers@biofirstgroup.com