Regulatory Affairs and R&D Liaison Manager

Main Functions

Lallemand Animal Nutrition (LAN) is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual for the role of R&D and Regulatory Affairs Liaison Manager. This pivotal role will bridge between our R&D and Business Access teams, combining scientific expertise with regulatory acumen to ensure compliance, streamline communication, and successfully drive market access projects. The candidate will be working on projects related to market access in key jurisdictions such as EU, US and Canada.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaboration, and Project Management.
• Be the primary liaison to ensure clear communication channels between R&D and Business Access teams, ensuring alignment on goals, timelines, and requirements.
• Be involved in early R&D project discussions for alignment on project goals versus business needs and regulatory strategy and requirements.
• Coordinate project plans between R&D, Business Access, and other relevant departments (e.g., marketing), monitor progress.
• Prioritize tasks based on regulatory deadlines and business objectives.
• Regulatory Strategy, Compliance and Scientific Expertise.
• Stay informed about evolving regulatory and technical requirements for regulated products in key jurisdictions (e.g., EU, US, Canada).
• Interpret and apply regulatory guidelines and technical guidance to ongoing R&D projects.
• Explore opportunities for proactive engagement with regulatory bodies (notably via involvement in industry associations).
• Ensure a robust strategy for regulatory submissions, considering safety, efficacy, and product identity.
• Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail.
• Review and analyze study protocols linked to regulatory submissions (and identify potential gaps or inconsistencies versus regulatory requirements), scientific literature and reports, and regulatory documents.
• Understand the scientific principles behind product development, formulation, efficacy and safety.
• Evaluate regulatory risks and benefits by evaluating different approaches thoroughly.
• Ensure accuracy in all regulatory documentation.
• Self-Motivation, Independence, and Team Collaboration:
• Work autonomously on assigned projects.
• Take initiative to address challenges and seek solutions.
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude toward continuous learning.
• Encourage cross-functional collaboration beyond R&D, including quality, legal, and marketing.
• Foster a positive team environment and contribute to a culture of excellence.

 

Technical skills

Required

• Education: Master’s degree or PhD in life sciences, agriculture/agronomy, animal nutrition and/or veterinary sciences.
• Fluent in English (writing speaking), French is a plus, other language is an asset.
• Strong analytical skills (e.g., data analysis, problem-solving, critical/strategy thinking).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in regulatory compliance.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Project management expertise.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Minimum of 4-5 years’ experience in R&D and/or regulatory affairs, preferably in animal nutrition or feed/food-related industries. Proven success in regulatory submission is a plus.

General criteria

Required

• Location: Blagnac, France (other locations and a home office-based position may be considered depending on the profile of the candidates).

Organization

Lallemand is a privately held Canadian company founded in the late 19th century, which develops, produces, and markets microorganisms for various markets. The administrative offices of the parent company are in Montreal, Canada. Today, Lallemand employs more than 5,000 people working in more than 45 countries on 5 continents.

Lallemand Animal Nutrition is committed to optimizing animal performance and wellbeing with specific microbial product and service solutions. We develop, produce and market silage additives, probiotics, antioxidants and yeast derivatives for animal nutrition, as well as microbial solutions for animal environment. We serve all livestock markets: ruminant, swine, poultry, aquaculture as well as equine and companion animals. We like to define ourselves as a “field-led science supported” company. As such, our solutions are supported by a strong commitment to R&D and technical support with a team of experts in the field. Our solutions are marketed in over 80 countries around the world, through our own sales teams or local distributors.

Please take note that accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.