Regulatory Manager - 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 an experienced Regulatory Manager.  

Your mission

As Regulatory Manager Biopesticides, you are responsible for managing various regulatory dossiers including biopesticides, biostimulants and biofertilisers. Your priority region will be EU but also North Africa, central Asian countries and Middle East can be part of your responsibilities. 
You prepare strategies, calculate cost as part of a business case, obtain quotations, and manage the various phys-chem, tox, ecotoxand potentially efficacy requirements, for the subsequent Active Substance and Product Registrations that are expected as outputs. You liaise closely with all stakeholders involved to ensure that the GAP table and product label are coherent with customer needs. 

Key responsibilities 

• You design and execute the regulatory strategy of the BioWorks’ active substance and product portfolio and pipeline yourself and/or in collaboration with external consultants.  
• Your target region is EU but also North Africa, Central Asian countries and/or Middle East countries depending on your expertise. .
• You align and collaborate with the R&D and marketing team to ensure that the product GAP table and user indications is in line with our customer needs.
• You support the marketing team with costings and timelines for the preparation of business cases.
• You assist with regulatory processes such as EUPs and emergency exemptions. 

What do we expect from you? 

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in EU regulatory frameworks for biopesticides, biostimulants and/or biofertilisers
• Experience in North Africa and Central Asian and Middle East countries  is an important plus.
• Hands-on ability to handle regulatory dossiers directly yourself and/or in collaboration with consultants.
• Smart problem solver with an agile and positive 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 the BioFirst innovation pipeline and the opportunity to bring new products to market.
• 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 motivation letter to careers@biofirstgroup.com