Regulatory Affaris Manager

Are you ready for a new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We're here to better our world with biology.

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Valinhos-Brazil

Are you ready for a new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We're here to better our world with biology.

Join us as our new Regulatory Affairs Manager for Household Care and Bioenergy

Are you ready to make a real-world impact with your science background? Do you enjoy staying on top of regulations and liase the regulatory needs with stakeholders and regulatory authorities? Then this role might be for you

We are expanding our Regulatory Affairs (RA) Global Household Care & Industrial Biosolutions (HHC & I) team in Brazil, to handle the exciting increase of activities within our area in North America and LATAM. Therefore, we are looking for a proactive, curious, motivated and creative colleague to join our team and grow with us.

As our new Regulatory Affairs Manager, you will join the team based in Valinhos, SP (Brazil), working primarily with Household Care portfolio in North America and LATAM and with Bioenergy biosolutions in LATAM.

Welcome to the Regulatory Affairs, HHC & I Team

The Regulatory Affairs HHC & I team operates within a dynamic global framework, delivering strategic and hands-on regulatory support to Novonesis' Planetary Health business. Our mission is to enable the development and launch of safe, compliant biosolutions that make a difference for customers worldwide.

Our team consists of 10 dedicated professionals, each contributing unique expertise and diverse cultural perspectives. This diversity fuels our innovation and enhances how we collaborate, learn, and grow together, all united by a shared commitment to excellence.

At Novonesis, we believe in empowering our people—your growth will be nurtured through meaningful collaboration, continuous learning, and opportunities to expand your regulatory expertise across regions and industry segments.

In This Role You'll Make An Impact By

• Driving regulatory strategies for HHC & I in the Americas and Bioenergy in Latam to secure timely approvals and compliance.
• Monitoring chemical regulations in Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Chile; representing NVS RA HHC & I in external working groups and trade associations.
• Leading dossier preparation for new registrations and renewals.
• Supporting annual tonnage reporting for the Americas.
• Ensuring product documentation (SDS, labels, technical files) meets regional and global standards.
• Managing regulatory data in RegOne and internal systems.
• Coordinating documentation with global/local teams for submissions.
• Supporting chemical inventory management and tracking regulatory status in NA and Latam.
• Engaging early with local stakeholders for proactive regulatory alignment.

To Succeed You Must

• Hold a Bachelor Degree in a relevant field, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology or other related Scientific disciplines. A MSc or equivalent in Chemistry or related field is a plus.
• Over 7 years experience in regulatory, with extensive experience within Home Care industry or related industries.
• Have expertise representing the company in trade associations and with local regulatory authorities (i.e. ANVISA, CTNBio, VISA, among others).
• Expertise in GMM dossier is a plus.
• Skilled in translating biotech concepts into regulatory terms
• Clear communicator with strong stakeholder engagement
• Proactive, results-driven, and quick to adapt
• Comfortable working independently and in teams
• Enjoys informal, multicultural environments
• Experienced in global coordination
• Native Portuguese speaker, fluent in English and Spanish, including reading, writing, and speaking.

Location: Valinhos, São Paulo, Brazil

Deadline: 25th of September. We will screen and invite for interviews on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Contact details: If you want to know more about the position, you are more than welcome to contact, Head of Global RA, HHC & I, Kelly Seligman on

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today

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