Join the Revolution:
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
(32-40 hours a week, location Wageningen)
Are you detail-oriented and passionate about supporting innovative processes that shape the future of agriculture? At Solynta, we are transforming the potato industry with True Potato Seeds (TPS) — a pioneering technology that is revolutionizing how potatoes are grown and traded globally. As we expand our commercial activities, we are seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to play a key role in ensuring our regulatory processes run smoothly and efficiently.
Why TPS and Why Now?
True Potato Seeds are a breakthrough in sustainable agriculture. Compact, lightweight, and highly efficient, TPS simplifies transportation and storage while enabling global access to high-quality potato varieties. Introducing this innovative product to the global market requires navigating complex regulatory processes — and that’s where you come in.
Your Role
As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will support the Regulatory Affairs team by managing processes and ensuring regulatory requirements are met with precision. Your responsibilities will involve coordinating internal communications, maintaining accurate documentation, and enabling smooth cross-functional collaboration. Your attention to detail and organizational skills will be critical in ensuring compliance and market access.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and manage variety registration applications.
- Coordinate Market Access and Trade Compliance processes to ensure timelines are met.
- Support the execution of import/export trials in collaboration with the export team and local partners to test trade lanes.
- Monitor regulatory requirements and maintain accurate internal records.
- Support the senior Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the collaboration with industry organizations, government agencies, and regulatory authorities to establish pathways for TPS acceptance and commercialization.
About You
We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a supportive role within a fast-paced, pioneering environment. You are an excellent communicator who can coordinate multiple processes and stakeholders simultaneously.
The ideal candidate has:
- Relevant experience in Regulatory Affairs, process management, or compliance, preferably in agriculture, plant science, or a related sector.
- Familiarity with plant variety registration, plant breeders' rights, import/export requirements and/or agricultural certification processes.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent internal and external communication abilities.
- A degree in Agriculture, Business Administration, Legal, or a related field (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
- Fluency in English; basic understanding of Dutch is a plus.
What We Offer
By joining Solynta, you will become part of an innovative and driven team committed to transforming the future of agriculture. You will benefit from:
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexibility in working hours, with options for partial remote work.
- Professional development opportunities in a cutting-edge industry.
Ready to Support the Future of Agriculture?
If you are motivated by the opportunity to support processes that drive agricultural innovation, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join Solynta and contribute to revolutionizing the potato industry with True Potato Seeds.
Wiesje van der Schelde
HR manager