Global Regulatory Manager Food Additive/Fungicide - South Africa, Cape Town

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.

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.

Primary internal and external stakeholders

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

• 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

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.

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