Regulatory Affairs Manager

Support compliance with USDA APHIS regulations, specifically PPQ (Plant Protection and Quarantine) and BRS (Biotechnology Regulatory Services), for our advanced breeding R&D and product development efforts; build and maintain relationships with regulatory contacts; track regulatory changes and ensure timely organizational awareness and adoption.

Ohalo™ aims to accelerate evolution to unlock nature's potential. Founded in 2019, Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties that help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources, increasing the yield, resiliency, and genetic diversity of crops to sustainably feed our population. Ohalo's breakthrough technology, Boosted Breeding™, will usher in a new era of improved productivity to radically transform global agriculture. For more information, visit www.ohalo.com.

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Support the development and submission of regulatory dossiers for global product clearance; coordinate with internal teams to compile technical data, safety assessments, and agronomic evidence; help shepherd submissions through international approval processes in key markets; maintain compliance post-approval.

Develop and maintain protocols for the compliant movement of plant materials in key markets of interest to Ohalo; stay current with evolving import/export regulations and phytosanitary requirements; ensure documentation and logistics meet all regulatory requirements. Partner with Business Development and Commercial Teams to ensure the successful transfer of Ohalo materials to our partners around the world. 

Identify inefficiencies in regulatory operations and design scalable solutions; work independently and with Software Engineering as appropriate to build tools and systems that streamline submissions, tracking, compliance monitoring, and reporting; own the continuous improvement of regulatory workflows within Ohalo.

Partner closely with Research & Development, Product Development, Software Engineering, and Business Development to ensure regulatory requirements are understood and accurately project timelines and go-to-market strategies; communicate regulatory risks and opportunities clearly and early. Make regulatory compliance an enabling function that drives our business forward while ensuring compliance with agriculture laws and regulations.