Regulatory Affairs Specialist

The role

This person will support global regulatory market access and compliance efforts across advanced breeding R&D and product development programs. They will navigate complex regulations, support global regulatory submissions, and ensure seamless import/export operations for plant materials.

What you will do

• Support compliance with USDA APHIS regulations, specifically PPQ and BRS
• Build and maintain relationships with regulatory contacts
• Track regulatory changes and ensure organizational awareness
• 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
• Develop and maintain protocols for the compliant movement of plant materials
• Ensure documentation and logistics meet all regulatory requirements
• Design scalable solutions and tools to streamline regulatory operations
• Partner with R&D, Product Development, Software Engineering, and Business Development

Required qualifications

• At least 5 years of industry experience in regulatory affairs / regulatory compliance, with a focus on plant biotechnology, advanced breeding, or closely related agricultural biotech sectors
• Strong knowledge of USDA APHIS regulations, particularly PPQ and BRS frameworks
• Understanding of international phytosanitary requirements
• Experience with import / export permitting for plant materials
• Track record of building and implementing regulatory systems, processes, and/or documentation solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, startup environment
• Ability to work cross-functionally with diverse teams

Nice to have

• Experience in the plant science or agriculture industry

Before you apply

• No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time

About the company

Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties to help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources. Founded in 2019, the company uses Boosted Breeding™ technology to transform global agriculture.