Fixed-Term Contract (6 months) Head of Regulatory Affairs - Seeds (M/F)

Limagrain; Chappes; Hybrid; EUR 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Limagrain is seeking a Head of Regulatory Affairs - Seeds for a fixed-term 6-month contract in Chappes. The role involves defining and leading the group regulatory strategy for seed activities worldwide, and coordinating with public affairs, science leaders, and international bodies.

Travel to HQ in Saint-Beauzire required on a regular basis. Advanced degree in biology-related field and proven regulatory affairs experience in seeds are essential, with strong leadership and fluent French/English

Qualifikationen

• Advanced degree in Biology, Plant Biology, Plant Genetics, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in Regulatory Affairs within the seed industry or closely related sector.
• Ability to analyze complex topics, develop a strategic vision, and influence a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership with ability to unite teams in multicultural environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.

Aufgaben

• Define and lead the Group's regulatory strategy for seed activities worldwide.
• Anticipate regulatory developments and assess their impact on innovation, market access and competitiveness.
• Represent the Group within professional associations, institutions, and expert networks in France and internationally.
• Coordinate Limagrain representatives involved in industry expert groups and professional forums.
• Lead international regulatory monitoring activities and translate regulatory developments into strategic recommendations.

Kenntnisse

Regulatory affairs

Leadership

Bilingual French/English

Ausbildung

Master’s or PhD in Biology/Plant Biology/Plant Genetics

Jobbeschreibung

Fixed-Term Contract (6 months) Head of Regulatory Affairs - Seeds (M/F) Job Description Posting Start Date: 10/23/26 Offer ID: 2633 Unit: Limagrain Corporate Job Title: Fixed-Term Contract (6 months) Head of Regulatory Affairs - Seeds (M/F) Job Location: Chappes Contract type: Temporary Job Description:

Function

Reporting to the Public Affairs & Corporate Affairs function, you will define and lead the Group's regulatory strategy for seed activities worldwide. Acting as a key partner to business and scientific leaders, you will anticipate regulatory developments and help secure the future of innovation across our global operations.

Main Goal

Define and Drive the Group Regulatory Strategy

• Develop and implement the regulatory affairs strategy for the Seeds business in alignment with business, scientific and innovation priorities.
• Anticipate regulatory changes and assess their impact on innovation, market access and competitiveness.
• Develop and advocate Limagrain's positions on strategic topics such as NGTs, GMOs, seed treatments and seed marketing regulations.

Contribute to Addressing the Group’s Regulatory Challenges

• Represent the Group within professional associations, institutions, and expert networks in France and internationally.
• Collaborate with Public Affairs to support engagement and dialogue with institutional and industry stakeholders.
• Coordinate Limagrain representatives involved in industry expert groups and professional forums.

Lead the Group’s Regulatory Affairs Expertise

• Lead international regulatory monitoring activities and translate regulatory developments into strategic recommendations for the business.
• Drive the internal regulatory governance framework and provide regular reporting to Executive Management.
• Manage and develop a team of two Regulatory Affairs Specialists.

Job description

Position location: Flexible location, provided the person is able to travel regularly to our headquarters in Saint-Beauzire, France (Puy-de-Dôme, 63), with an on-site presence of three days per week.

What we expect of you

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Biology, Plant Biology, Plant Genetics, or a related scientific discipline.
• Proven experience in Regulatory Affairs within the seed industry or a closely related sector.
• Ability to analyze complex topics, develop a strategic vision, and influence a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to unite teams and advocate positions effectively in multicultural environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.

Your benefits and working environment

• A highly visible and strategic position at the heart of innovation and business development.
• The opportunity to engage with key regulatory, industry and institutional stakeholders worldwide.

Recruitment process

Once we have received your application, we will contact you. If your application is shortlisted, you will go through a multi-step recruitment process:

• Initial screening interview with the Talent Acquisition team.
• Interview with the Corporate HR Director and your future manager, the Director of Public Affairs.
• Assessment, followed by an interview with the Talent Management team.

Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d’Allier plain, in the heart of Central France’s Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,600 employees working in 53 countries. As the 4th largest seed company in the world, we achieved sales of 2.522 billion euros in 2023-2024, with additional sales of 729 million euros from activities carried out in collaboration with our strategic partners.