Regulatory Affairs Manager

Regulatory Affairs Manager

Are you ready for a new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we’ve gotten so far. And it’s how we’ll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We’re here to better our world with biology.

Are you ready for a new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we’ve gotten so far. And it’s how we’ll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We’re here to better our world with biology.

Join us as our Regulatory Affairs Manager  

Novonesis has recently agreed to acquire the DSM Firmenich of the feed enzyme alliance and will become the world’s leading biosolutions provider in animal health and nutrition (contingent on completion of the transaction). In this role, you will be the regional regulatory lead across the territory for our entire feed enzymes business. You will be responsible for all regulatory activities in the region including new product submissions to authorities, ensuring the timely renewal of existing registrations, and creating a business-aligned regional regulatory strategy for business expansion. You will work both with your global colleagues in Regulatory Affairs and Product Safety as well as cross-functionally to drive business growth in Middle East, India and Africa.

Welcome to Animal & Plant Biosolutions  – MEA (Middle East and Africa)

The Novonesis Animal team brings together commercial, technical, and marketing colleagues from across the MEIA region, each with diverse backgrounds, expertise, and a shared commitment to customer success. Together, we deliver impactful solutions in feed enzymes, probiotics, and silage inoculants—always with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. Our strong team spirit and culture reflect the values we live every day: we care, we explore, we impact, and we take ownership.

In this role you’ll make an impact by:

• Being responsible for leading the regulatory activities and deliverables in support of a regional project.
• Being responsible for regulatory and safety compliance for products in the project for agreed intended uses and agreed markets.
• Representing the industry on relevant regional trade organizations to promote Novonesis positions and future regulatory frameworks.
• Representing Regulatory Affairs and Product Safety in the relevant activities and projects by providing regional regulatory input and ensures direct involvement of Product Safety where needed.
• Advise project on regulatory strategy on market in scope (of the region) by collecting inputs and advise on market access and compliance on identified market.
• Define the regulatory framework for the region where the product will be launched.
• Align with Regulatory member of Portfolio Management Team when relevant.
• Prepare a submission, registration, and renewal strategy of products within the region to gain and maintain market access for Novonesis.
• Map data requirements and support the preparation of data needed for submission.
• Provide input on product category and claims in priority markets within the region.
• Review communication and marketing material, if relevant.
• Regular user of the Veeva Regulatory data management system for dossier creation and management.
• Owner of registration renewals within their region to secure business continuity.

Potentially relevant experience:

• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in the approval of feed additives in MEA, with focus on Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, and Uzbekistan
• Minimum of BS degree in a relevant field – Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology or other related Scientific disciplines
• Fluency in Arabic (reading – writing – speaking) is a definite plus

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

Novonesis Office Location: Dubai/Istanbul – hybrid office/home role

Application deadline: 31/05/2025

At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV.

Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.

Want to learn more?
Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.com

Not the right fit for you?
Even if this job isn’t the right fit for you, perhaps you know someone who might find it interesting. If so, please feel free to share the job link and encourage them to apply. Thank you for your referral! Please check out our other open positions. The right fit for you could just be a few clicks away.

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV.

Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.

Want to learn more?
Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.com

Not the right fit for you?
Even if this job isn’t the right fit for you, perhaps you know someone who might find it interesting. If so, please feel free to share the job link and encourage them to apply. Thank you for your referral! Please check out our other open positions. The right fit for you could just be a few clicks away.