Regulatory Specialist

Activate Global, Inc.; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural biotechnology firm is seeking a Regulatory Specialist to support compliance for the 2026 field season and prepare for 2027 permit submissions. The role includes managing documentation, overseeing compliance, and coordinating with multiple teams. Ideal candidates will have a PhD or MS in relevant sciences and strong organizational and scientific communication skills. This position offers flexibility in location and valuable benefits including stock options and unlimited PTO.

Benefits

Stock Options

401K Match - 4%

100% Medical Coverage

Unlimited PTO

Qualifications

• Strong scientific skills to interpret data and create visual summaries.
• Ability to manage projects involving cross-functional teams.
• Experience with EPA or USDA regulatory submissions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regulatory documentation for field activities.
• Prepare microbial movement permits and manage permit conditions.
• Support EPA registration activities including data organization.

Skills

Strong scientific communication skills

High level of organization

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

PhD or MS in microbiology, molecular biology, plant biology, or biotechnology

Job description

We’re engineering first-in-class microbes to solve ag’s most pressing problems, and we’re looking for exceptional teammates and collaborators.

Regulatory Specialist

Location: Flexible

Position Overview

The Regulatory Specialist will support Robigo’s regulatory compliance throughout the 2026 field season while helping prepare the company for 2027 permit submissions. Working closely with the Director of Regulatory Science, this person will manage regulatory documentation, oversee field‑level compliance, and coordinate cross‑functionally with internal teams, partners, CROs, and regulators to ensure smooth operational execution. This role is ideal for someone scientifically trained, highly organized, and motivated to build a career in regulatory science within agricultural biotechnology.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Equity: Stock Options

4% 401K Match

Medical - 100% coverage via United Health

Unlimited PTO within reason

Holidays: All federal holidays + week between Xmas and New Years

Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Maintain regulatory documentation and ensure compliance across all 2026 field trial activities.

Prepare and manage microbial movement permits for non‑field‑trial work, including APHIS permits for greenhouse studies, lab evaluations, and other collaborator needs.

Collaborate with internal R&D teams to capture scientific and field‑trial information accurately in regulatory documents.

Support preparation of 2027 permit applications.

Field‑Level Regulatory Support

Coordinate with CROs to ensure trials adhere to permit conditions and regulatory expectations.

Track compliance activities, deviations, and required corrective actions.

Manage documentation of activities with relevant regulatory agencies.

Product Registration Support

Support early EPA registration activities, including data organization, literature reviews, drafting scientific summaries, and preparing components of the dossier.

Assist with coordinating study execution and data collection that will feed into registration materials.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Preferred PhD or MS in microbiology, molecular biology, plant biology, biotechnology, or related discipline.

Advanced degree not required; expectation of commensurate industry experience.

Must-haves

Strong scientific communication skills, including data interpretation, generating clear graphs and visual summaries, and constructing well‑reasoned scientific arguments for regulatory submissions.

High level of organization and attention to detail, especially in documentation.

Ability to manage projects with multiple moving parts and cross‑functional contributors.

Nice‑to‑haves

Experience with EPA or USDA regulatory submissions.

Familiarity with microbial crop inputs and field trial operations.

Soft Skills and Cultural Fit

Logical and analytical thinker who can translate complex science into clear regulatory language.

Patient and steady when navigating regulatory systems and timelines.

Collaborative team player with strong follow‑through and a positive attitude.

Intellectually curious, asks good questions, and seeks to understand both scientific and regulatory context.

Values clear, well‑organized documentation and process discipline.

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Robigo, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, or any other characteristic protected by law.