Global Regulatory Manager - Food Additive/Fungicide, Chile

Global Regulatory Manager - Food Additive/Fungicide

Location: Chile

Advancing the Future of Freshness™, Together

AgroFresh is a fast-moving, dynamic company dedicated to delivering integrated near- and post-harvest solutions for more freshness and quality, every step of the way from harvest to home. From next-gen digital monitoring and analytics and plant-based coatings to integrated fungicide solutions and SO2 generating sheets for more intelligent packaging, you can count on us for a full suite of near- and post-harvest solutions that help enhance quality and extend the shelf life of your fruits and vegetables.

When you work at AgroFresh, you work with the leading experts in near- and post-harvest technologies to proactively solve the most pressing challenges. Imagine a world where the produce supply chain has more time every step of the way. Where products get to consumers exactly as the grower intended. Where food loss is minimized, sustainability maximized, and business empowered. This is the world of Smarter Freshness.

What the Role Delivers

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Global Regulatory Manager specialized in fungicides/food additive registrations to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the global regulatory affairs related to the development, approval, and maintenance of our SO2 products. The Global Regulatory Manager will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including R&D, Regional regulatory managers, suppliers, legal and government authorities, to ensure that all regulatory requirements are met across international markets.

Key Responsibilities
In order of relative importance

Develop global regulatory strategy:

• Support the development of new SO2 products by building registration strategies for the targeted markets with the support of regional regulatory managers and consultants.
• Assess cost and timing for the development of the core data package.
• Coordinate and monitor product/active ingredient studies with CROs.
• Lead and manage the regulatory submission process, including preparing and reviewing regulatory dossiers, managing timelines, and ensuring approval in key global markets.
• Participate in key agency meetings in support of regional regulatory managers.
• Build annual budget for the regulatory SO2 projects.

Asset management:

• Work with operations on the sourcing of active ingredients.
• Discuss regulatory activities with SO2 active ingredient suppliers.
• Stay up to date on global regulatory changes impacting AgroFresh products and competitors
• Assess food trade possibilities and way to improve them (MRLs, Its)

Regulatory advocacy:

• Act as a key point of contact with regulatory agencies (e.g., EPA, EFSA, etc.), industry groups, and other stakeholders to ensure positive relationships and promote favorable regulatory outcomes.

Global Database:

• Ensure accurate record keeping on product and active ingredient studies in AgroFresh database

Who to Work With

Primary internal and external stakeholders

• R&D - Biology, Project Management Office
• R&D - Regional regulatory managers]
• Global Marketing
• Operations
• Contract Research Organizations
• Consultants

How We Work
AgroFresh core competencies – those in italics apply for people leaders

• Accountability for Results
• Mindset for Growth
• Customer Centricity
• One AgroFresh
• Owns the Talent

What the Job Requires

• Advanced degree in a related technical area (Toxicology, Residue Chemistry, etc.)
• 5-7 years of prior Ag regulatory experience. Master’s degree required. Ph.D. preferred.
• Working knowledge and demonstrated experience with the regulatory requirements for pesticide registrations in key agencies.
• Representing the company with main agencies and industry associations

What to Have Done and Know How to Do

These skills and experiences are highly desirable; however, they do not preclude exceptions based on an individual’s performance history and demonstrated potential.

• Successful development of product data package in key territories (USA, Europe, Brazil, China)
• Experience in monitoring studies with contract research laboratories
• Strong interpersonal skills – good at influencing and networking.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience working with commercial organizations.
• High level of safety and ethical integrity.
• Proficiency in English language required.

Why Work Here

• We work every day to improve the quantity and quality of fresh produce and reduce food waste – that is important to every person on the planet!
• We have a rich history and are known for our quality products.
• We have an enterprising spirit and are looking for like-minded problem-solvers to help us accomplish our goals.
• We focus on the Critical Few priorities that are important for us and our customers and then hold ourselves accountable to deliver.
• We are growing and transforming – both our business and the industry.
• We are committed to developing our colleagues and helping you advance in your career.

Local Details

• This is a hybrid role (office/ remote based)