Seed Regulatory Specialist

LIMAGRAIN; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days paid holidays

13 days paid ATV

Holiday allowance 8.33%

Job summary

Limagrain seeks a Seed Regulatory Specialist to ensure Hazera’s compliance with seed-related regulations worldwide and leverage regulatory affairs strategically. You will provide up-to-date regulatory requirements per country, flag non-compliance risks, and drive regulatory updates across Hazera, LVS, and Limagrain to support business objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Agriculture/Life Sciences/Industrial Engineering, 2–5 years in seed regulatory work, strong analytical and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/life sciences/Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in regulatory aspects role from the Seed industry.
• Strong analytical, reporting, project leadership, and change management skills.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor seed regulations affecting Hazera's global activities.
• Provide clear, up-to-date overviews of minimum regulatory obligations and flag non-compliance risks to stakeholders and management.
• Develop and maintain internal procedures and documentation to support regulatory compliance and train stakeholders.
• Manage regulatory change implementation across Commercial, Legal, R&D, Supply Chain and other functions.
• Represent Hazera, LVS, and Limagrain in regulatory forums and industry associations.
• Act as the main seed regulatory contact for Hazera within the Limagrain Group.
• Support quality assurance processes and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Regulatory experience

Analytical skills

Project leadership

Change management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/Life sciences/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Main Goal

The Seed Regulatory Specialist ensures Hazera’s operational compliance with seed-related regulations worldwide while leveraging regulatory affairs as a strategic advantage. The Seed Regulatory Specialist provides clear, up-to-date regulatory requirements per country, flags non‑compliance and risks, and proactively informs the business of regulatory changes. This role also drives the implementation of regulatory updates and contributes to a unified advocacy strategy across Hazera, LVS, and Limagrain to support business objectives and regulatory alignment.

Job Description

• Monitoring seed regulations affecting Hazera's global activities.
• Provide clear, up-to-date overviews of minimum regulatory obligations, flag instances and risks of non-compliance with relevant stakeholders and higher management.
• Develop and maintain internal procedures and documentation to support regulatory compliance and train the relevant stakeholders.
• Managing regulatory change implementation across Commercial, Legal, R&D, Supply Chain and other functions.
• Represent Hazera, LVS, and Limagrain in regulatory forums, industry associations.
• Acting as the main seed regulatory contact for Hazera within the wider Limagrain Group.
• Supporting quality assurance processes and regulatory compliance.

What We Expect Of You

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/life sciences/Industrial Engineering;
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in regulatory aspects role from the Seed industry;
• Strong analytical, reporting, project leadership, and change management skills.
• Fluent in English

Your Benefits And Working Environment

• 25 days paid holidays (by full time employment)
• 13 days paid ATV (by full time employment)
• Vitality leave to facilitate sustainable employability (number of days depending on age)
• Holiday allowance of 8,33%
• Flexible working hours (depending on the job)
• Lease-a-bike to promote sustainable employability
• Discount on collective health insurances with CZ and Nationale Nederlanden
• Commuting allowance according to the CLA for Horticultural Seed Companies
• Free fresh fruits
• Free fresh vegetables to take home in the growing season
• CLA for Horticultural Seed Companies
• Career opportunities within Limagrain Group (access to all vacancies, locally & abroad)
• Leaning & Development opportunities (Limagrain Group)
• Working with passionate colleagues
• Active Employee Association (regular events, e BBQ & Padel)

Recruitment process

Our recruitment process consists of two interviews (we may deviate from this process in particular cases, in which you will be informed in advance.) The first interview focuses on understanding the candidate’s background, experience, and motivation for the role, as well as assessing overall fit. The second interview is more in-depth and explores role-specific skills, competencies, and alignment with the team and company culture. A final decision is made following this stage. Candidates may be asked to complete an assessment designed to evaluate role-specific skills.