About this role
Following an internal move, we are looking for a Global Regulatory Affairs & Market Access Team Leader reporting to the Phileo Compliance Director.
Within Phileo's Compliance department, in an international environment and in a context of growth, you drive global regulatory strategy and market access for 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 Affairs & Market Access strategy across all species and regionsDrive regulatory roadmap, priorities, and registration pathways aligned with business objectivesEnsure compliance with regulatory requirements and anticipate evolving frameworksRegulatory operations and execution
Oversee preparation, submission, and follow-up of registration dossiers by the team (feed ingredients & additives) worldwideEnsure timely approvals, renewals, and label compliance across marketsManage regulatory databases, reporting, and prioritization processesSupport product launches by aligning regulatory timelines with commercial and supply needsStakeholder engagement and influence
Act as a key interface with authorities (e.g. European Commission, EFSA, FDA, AAFCO, MAPA, etc.)Contribute to advocacy and lobbying actions in collaboration with industry associations (e.g. IFIF, FEFANA, AFIA, etc.), together with Phileo Compliance Director, Group Regulatory Department and Public Affairs managerCommunicate regulatory progress to leadership and internal stakeholders at BU and group levelProject and cross-functional collaboration
Contribute to innovation, development, and multi-sourcing projectsConduct regulatory gap analyses and define timelines, resources, and costsCollaborate closely with R&D, Marketing, Strategy, Industrial, Legal, and Corporate teamsTeam management and leadership
Lead and develop an international team France and abroad (currently 9 people)Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environmentManage recruitment, onboarding, and talent developmentOversee KPIs and reporting to Compliance DirectorAs part of your missions, you are the privileged contact for several Phileo and Lesaffre group services: Compliance, R&D, Customer Service, Marketing, Sales departments, R&D, production sites, Group Regulatory Affairs department, etc.
With a scientific background and technical expertise (ideally a PhD level in the field of animal nutrition and health or DVM), you have at least 10 years of experience in regulatory affairs in the animal nutrition and/or health sector. Experience in authorization and renewal requests as feed additive in the EU is a plus.
You have demonstrated experience in leading and developing high-performing teams in an international environment. You bring strong project management capabilities and are able to drive cross-functional collaboration across 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.
Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is required.
WHAT WE OFFER :
A strategic leadership role with global impactOpportunity to shape regulatory strategy in a growing, innovative-driven environmentExposure to international markets and high-level stakeholdersA collaborative and dynamic team environmentADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
Location: Lille Area, France (home office up to 2 days per week)Travel: up to 25% (international)Position open to people with disabilities