Global Regulatory Affairs / Market Access Team Leader - M/F

A leading global player in the field of yeast and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, produces, and provides innovative solutions for baking, taste & food enjoyment, well-being & health, and biotechnology.

A family group, born in Northern France in 1853, now multi-local and multicultural, Lesaffre is committed to undertaking with confidence to better feed and protect the planet.

Close to its customers and partners, Lesaffre employs 11,000 employees distributed across more than 50 countries.

Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3 billion euros. Phileo, a subsidiary of Lesaffre, is considered a major player in the animal nutrition, health, and well-being market. To meet the needs of our global partners, from family farms to the main players in the animal feed industry, we seek optimal and sustainable solutions to improve animal health, well-being, and performance. To help farmers reduce their use of antibiotics, we develop tailor-made solutions for microbiota and immunity optimization, formulated according to proven scientific data and clinical trials. We provide a full range of exclusive probiotics adapted to the life cycle of different species, from pets to livestock, fish, or insects.

Following an internal move, we are looking for a Global Regulatory Affairs/ Market Access Team Leader reporting to the Compliance Director of Phileo. Within Phileo's Compliance department, in an international environment and a growth context, you will drive the global regulatory strategy and market access for the Phileo Business Unit. In this role, you will lead a team of experts and play a key role in enabling new product development and international expansion, by ensuring regulatory compliance, accelerating registrations, and shaping market access strategies worldwide. Your main missions are as follows:

Strategic Regulatory Leadership

• Define and implement the global regulatory & Market access strategy for all species and regions
• Drive the regulatory roadmap, priorities, and registration pathways in accordance with business objectives
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and anticipate the evolution of regulatory frameworks

Regulatory Operations and Execution

• Oversee the preparation, submission, and follow-up of registration dossiers (ingredients and additives for animal feed) worldwide
• Guarantee timely approvals, renewals, and labeling compliance in all markets
• Manage regulatory databases, reports, and prioritization processes
• Support product launches by aligning regulatory timelines with business and production needs

Stakeholder Engagement and Influence

• Act as a key interlocutor with authorities (European Commission, EFSA, FDA, AAFCO, MAPA, etc.)
• Conduct advocacy and lobbying actions in collaboration with professional associations (IFIF, FEFANA, AFIA, etc.), with the Group Regulatory Department and the Public Affairs Manager
• Communicate regulatory progress to management and internal stakeholders at the BU and group level

Project Management and Cross-functional Collaboration

• Contribute to innovation, development, and multi-sourcing supply projects
• Conduct regulatory gap analyses and define timelines, resources, and costs
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Marketing, Strategy, Industrial, Legal, and Group teams

Team Management and Leadership

• Manage and develop an international team in France and abroad (currently 9 people)
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and talent development
• Oversee key performance indicators and reporting to the Compliance Director

As part of your missions, you will be the preferred interlocutor for several Phileo and Lesaffre group departments: Compliance, R&D, Customer Service, Marketing, Sales, Production Sites, Group Regulatory Affairs, etc.

With a scientific background and technical expertise (ideally a Master's or PhD in the field of animal nutrition and health or a veterinary degree), you have at least 10 years of experience in regulatory affairs in the animal nutrition and/or health sector. Experience in authorization and renewal applications as a feed additive in the EU is a plus. You have demonstrated experience in managing and developing high-performing teams in an international environment. You bring strong project management skills and are able to lead cross-functional collaboration within complex organizations. You also demonstrate excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders at different levels of the organization. Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is required.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• A strategic leadership role with global impact
• The opportunity to shape regulatory strategy in a growing and innovation-driven environment
• A multi-cultural, collaborative, and dynamic team environment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Location: Lille Region, France (teleworking up to 2 days per week)
• Travel: up to 25% (international)
• Position open to people with disabilities.