Job Description
Posting Start Date:
10/21/26
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, influence industry discussions 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.
Influence the Regulatory Environment
- Represent Limagrain within professional associations, institutions and expert networks in France and internationally.
- Contribute to advocacy and influence initiatives in close collaboration with Public Affairs teams.
- Coordinate Limagrain representatives involved in industry working groups and regulatory bodies.
Lead Regulatory Excellence
- Oversee international regulatory intelligence and translate emerging developments into strategic recommendations.
- Facilitate internal regulatory governance and provide regular updates to senior leadership.
- Lead, coach and develop a team of 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
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Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Biology, Plant Biology, Plant Genetics, or a related scientific discipline.
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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.
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Demonstrated leadership with the ability to unite teams and advocate positions effectively in multicultural environments.
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Strong persuasion and influencing skills, with the ability to defend and articulate positions on complex issues.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.
Skills
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.
- A truly international environment where science, innovation and business strategy come together.
- The chance to help shape the regulatory landscape that will influence the future of agriculture and food systems.
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.