MEA Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Plant Health

Job Opportunity: Regulatory Affairs Specialist – Plant Biosolutions

Location: Dubai or Istanbul

Region Covered: Middle East and Africa (with focus on Turkey, Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa)

Languages Required: English (Arabic is a strong advantage)

About the Role:

Our client, an industry leader in plant biosolutions, is seeking a skilled and proactive Regulatory Affairs Specialist to support their growing business across the Middle East and Africa. In this vital role, you’ll serve as a key regulatory point of contact, ensuring market access and compliance for a range of innovative microbial and enzyme-based solutions used in agriculture. If you're passionate about sustainability, regulatory science, and regional agriculture development—this is your chance to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and interpret regulatory requirements for microbial and enzyme-based products used as fertilizers, biostimulants, and pesticides.
• Lead the preparation and submission of dossiers to obtain licenses, registrations, and import permits across MEA markets.
• Engage with regulatory authorities and industry bodies to shape clear, viable market entry pathways.
• Monitor evolving regulatory landscapes and provide timely updates and guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all product materials, labels, and communications meet local legal requirements.
• Respond to internal and customer inquiries regarding regulatory status, certifications, and product compliance.
• Support digital systems (e.g., Veeva, SharePoint) for regulatory information management.
• Assess risks and optimize regulatory strategies to accelerate time-to-market while maintaining compliance.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a scientific discipline (e.g., microbiology, biology, chemistry, or plant sciences).
• 2–4 years of experience in regulatory affairs, preferably within the agriculture, biocontrol, or biosolutions sectors.
• Working knowledge of regional fertilizer and pesticide regulations in the MEA region.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) in English; Arabic or additional regional languages are a plus.
• Analytical, proactive, and able to work independently across multiple geographies.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% across the region.

Why Join Our Client?

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a pioneering organization at the forefront of sustainable agriculture. You’ll play a central role in bringing next-generation biosolutions to market, supporting food security, environmental resilience, and regulatory innovation in emerging markets.

Apply Now

Ready to help shape the future of sustainable agriculture across MEA? Submit your application today and be part of a mission-driven team driving real-world impact.