Regulatory affairs manager (LATAM) – São Paulo/SP [remote]

SP l São Paulo
Efetivo (CLT)
Biólogo
Bioquímico
Químico

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute regulatory strategies for testing, importation, and commercialization of products in Brazil.
• Lead regulatory submissions and manage approval processes with Brazilian authorities (e.g., MAPA).
• Build and maintain project plans, timelines, and documentation for regulatory activities.
• Interpret and submit agronomic data to support efficacy claims.
• Interpret allowable variations in product chemistry and other parameters for labels.
• Define needed data on product composition and safety.
• Ensure GHS hazard classification is updated for the relevant agency.
• Independently drive projects to completion with minimal supervision, ensuring stakeholders are informed of status, risks, dependencies, and upcoming deadlines.
• Maintain existing registrations and complete all agency reporting required for compliance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, consultants, and business partners to align regulatory goals with commercial objectives.
• Establish and maintain regular communication with internal stakeholders regarding regulatory priorities, project milestones, agency communications, and emerging risks.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and consultants, connecting regulatory frameworks with emerging technology.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on current and future product registrations.
• Provide strategic foresight to support LATAM expansion and long-term regulatory planning.

Requisitos

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biological Sciences or related field.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English; Spanish proficiency is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with Brazilian regulatory frameworks for biopesticides, bio-inputs, and fertilizers.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated success interacting with regulators, managing external consultants, and providing clear, concise, and proactive updates to stakeholders across multiple functions and geographic locations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote or distributed work environment, identify priorities, drive execution, and follow through on commitments while maintaining high levels of accountability, responsiveness, and professional reliability.
• High attention to detail, commitment to regulatory compliance, and ability to maintain accurate and complete regulatory documentation.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to solve problems collaboratively.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects and timelines while consistently meeting established deadlines.

Benefícios

• In accordance with Brazilian employment laws.