Lead Registrations and Licensing, Agri Inputs

INERA™; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Inera, part of Absolute Bioscience Pvt Ltd, is building a future in biological agriculture and is seeking a Registrations & Licensing Lead in India to drive end-to-end product registrations and licensing. You will ensure regulatory readiness across biofertilisers, biostimulants and biocontrol products, engaging with state authorities and cross-functional teams.

The role requires 8–12 years of regulatory experience in the agricultural biologicals space, strong dossier preparation skills and the

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Agriculture, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences or a related discipline.
• 8–12 years of experience in Registration and Documentation within the agricultural biologicals industry.
• Demonstrated experience handling registrations of biofertilisers, biostimulants and biocontrol products in India.
• Experience obtaining and maintaining manufacturing licenses, sale licenses and other statutory approvals for agricultural and biological products.
• Strong understanding of Indian Registration & Documentation frameworks governing biological agricultural inputs.
• Experience preparing technical dossiers and interacting with State regulatory authorities.
• Strong project management, documentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit registration dossiers to Central and State regulatory authorities.
• Manage registration renewals, amendments, label updates and product variations.
• Respond to regulatory queries, deficiency letters and technical clarifications.
• Maintain state specific registration timelines and ensure products are commercialized without delays.
• Obtain and maintain all statutory licenses required for manufacturing, marketing, distribution and sale.
• Coordinate applications, renewals and amendments for manufacturing licenses, sale licenses and other approvals.
• Liaise with State Agriculture Departments, Fertiliser Controllers, Insecticide authorities and other registration agencies.
• Ensure compliance with Acts, Rules and notifications governing biological agricultural inputs.
• Support regulatory inspections and close observations.
• Partner with channels and execute licensing in states via dedicated partners.
• Prepare and maintain complete technical dossiers for all products.
• Review product labels, packaging, literature and promotional claims for regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Portfolio teams to ensure compliant communications.
• Work with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Commercial teams for regulatory readiness.
• Coordinate with contract manufacturers for regulatory documentation and records.
• Manage external regulatory consultants and testing laboratories.
• Assess regulatory changes and recommend actions.
• Develop internal SOPs and regulatory best practices.

Skills

Registration

Documentation

Regulatory

Project management

Stakeholder management

Bioscience

Biofertilisers

Biostimulants

Biocontrol

Education

Master's degree in Agriculture/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences

Tools

Regulatory consultants

Job description

Inera is building the future of biological agriculture. We believe biology will fundamentally transform the way food is grown, enabling higher productivity with lower environmental impact. Our purpose is to accelerate this transition by developing innovative biological solutions that improve crop performance, restore soil health and create sustainable value for farmers.

Part of Absolute Bioscience Pvt Ltd and backed by leading global investors including Tiger Global, Alpha Wave Global and Peak XV, we combine world-class science, advanced biotechnology and deep market understanding to build a differentiated portfolio of biofertilisers, biostimulants and biocontrol solutions. As we continue to scale, we are looking for exceptional talent who are passionate about shaping the future of sustainable agriculture.

Role Purpose

The Registrations & Licensing Lead will be responsible for developing and executing Inera's product registration strategy across its portfolio of biofertilisers, biostimulants and biocontrol products. The role will own end-to-end product registrations and documentation, manufacturing and sales licenses, statutory compliance and interactions with state authorities to ensure timely commercialization and uninterrupted business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Product Registrations

• Prepare and submit registration dossiers to Central and State regulatory authorities.
• Manage registration renewals, amendments, label updates and product variations
• Respond to regulatory queries, deficiency letters and technical clarifications.
• Maintain state specific registration timelines and ensure products are commercialized without registration delays.

Licensing & Statutory Compliance

• Obtain and maintain all statutory licenses required for manufacturing, marketing, distribution and sale of biological and other agricultural products.
• Coordinate applications, renewals and amendments for manufacturing licenses, sale licenses and other statutory approvals.
• Liaise with State Agriculture Departments, Fertiliser Controllers, Insecticide authorities and other registration agencies.
• Ensure continuous compliance with applicable Acts, Rules and notifications governing biological agricultural inputs.
• Support regulatory inspections and facilitate closure of observations.
• Partner with B2B channels and execute licensing & endorsements in states where the organization will operate through a dedicated partner.

Regulatory Documentation

• Prepare and maintain complete technical dossiers for all products.

Label & Claims Compliance

• Review product labels, packaging artwork, technical literature and promotional claims.
• Ensure all product claims and statutory declarations comply with regulatory/registration requirements.
• Partner with Marketing and Portfolio teams to ensure compliant product communication.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Commercial and Portfolio teams to ensure regulatory readiness throughout the product lifecycle.
• Coordinate with contract manufacturers to obtain regulatory documentation and manufacturing compliance records.
• Manage external regulatory consultants, testing laboratories and certification agencies where required.
• Assess the business impact of regulatory changes and recommend appropriate actions.
• Develop internal SOPs and regulatory best practices to improve submission quality and approval timelines.

What We Are Looking For

• Master's degree in Agriculture, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences or a related discipline.
• 8-12 years of experience in Registration and Documentation within the agricultural biologicals industry. Exposure to Regulatory would be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience handling registrations of biofertilisers, biostimulants and biocontrol products in India. Exposure to registration of agrochemicals is desirable.
• Proven experience obtaining and maintaining manufacturing licenses, sale licenses and other statutory approvals for agricultural and biological products.
• Strong understanding of Indian Registration & Documentation frameworks governing biological agricultural inputs.
• Experience preparing technical dossiers and managing interactions with State regulatory authorities.
• Strong project management, documentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain state-wise liaison connects to ensure quick product endorsements
• Flexibility to move and reach out to state departments for QC issues and sampling