What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regulatory Affairs Manager position at IFF?
Are you passionate about innovation that transforms everyday products into extraordinary experiences?
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.
Crop Biologicals is a new and fast-growing business unit within IFF, delivering sustainable agriculture solutions through microbially derived biopesticides, biofertilizers, and biostimulants. Our strategy is to develop and partner with third-party innovators to license cutting-edge microbial technologies and apply IFF’s formulation, scale-up, and commercialization capabilities to bring efficacious, stabilized products to market. We are committed to reducing reliance on traditional chemical inputs and accelerating the adoption of environmentally responsible crop protection and nutrition products.
The role is flexible (Remote or Hybrid; U.S. preferred). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Lead and manage regulatory and product safety strategy for Crop Biologicals products venture within IFF
- Drive regulatory initiatives to enable product launches in the U.S., with phased international expansion
- Oversee regulatory activities across federal, state, and global jurisdictions
- Ensure compliance with requirements for biopesticides, biofertilizers, and biostimulants
- Collaborate with external consulting firms and internal stakeholders on product registrations and submissions
- Provide regulatory input throughout the product lifecycle, from development to commercialization
- Monitor global regulatory trends and evolving standards
- Partner with cross-functional teams and regulatory authorities to support advocacy efforts
- Collaborate with global EHS and Product Stewardship experts to implement biosafety and industrial hygiene practices
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Master’s or advanced degree in Agronomy, Biology, Chemistry, or related field
- 8–10 years of experience in regulatory affairs within agricultural biologicals or related sectors
- Expertise in U.S. (EPA FIFRA, USDA PPA, state-level) and international regulatory frameworks
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams and external consultants
- Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments
- Strong executive presence when interacting with business leadership and key customer partnerships
How Would You Stand Out?
- Proven leadership in global regulatory strategy for biologicals
- Experience with industry associations and regulatory advocacy
- Passion for sustainability and regenerative agriculture
Why Choose Us?
- Lead the global regulatory strategy for a high-impact, sustainability-driven business
- Be a key member of a pioneering team shaping the future of farming
- Help bring innovative biological solutions to global markets
- Support regenerative agriculture and reduce chemical dependency
- Collaborate with top-tier innovators and thought leaders
- Make a meaningful impact on environmental stewardship and food systems
Compensation ($120-$140k) is based on a variety of factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and location.
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, paid parental leave (maternity and paternity), and an annual bonus plan.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000
