Regulatory Specialist

About: Robigo is crop protection without compromise. Powered by our proprietary ARGO™ platform, Robigo engineers biological solutions that outperform synthetic chemistries, giving growers the tools they need to protect their livelihoods and build a more resilient food system.

Position Overview: The Regulatory Specialist will support Robigo’s regulatory compliance throughout the 2027 field season while helping prepare the company for 2028 permit submissions. Working closely with the Director of Regulatory Science and the Field Trial Manager, 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. The role also carries responsibility for using AI tools to automate and streamline recurring regulatory workflows. This role is ideal for someone scientifically trained, highly organized, and motivated to build a career in regulatory science within agricultural biotechnology.

Reports to: Dir. of Regulatory Science

Location: Flexible

• 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
• Target Start Date: Q1 2027

Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain regulatory documentation and ensure compliance across all 2027 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 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 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.

Regulatory Workflow Automation & AI

• Use AI tools to automate recurring regulatory work, such as inspection packages, permit reports, and sample tracking.
• Build reusable workflows that pull information from multiple sources into accurate, regulator-ready documents.
• Build in checks and human review so outputs are traceable and correct, and document each workflow as an SOP.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Preferred MS in microbiology, molecular biology, plant biology, biotechnology, or related discipline.
• Advanced degree not required; expectation of commensurate industry experience.

Must-have Skills and Experience

• 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.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools to speed up research, writing, or data work, with sound judgment about when and how to verify AI-generated output.

Nice-to-have Skills and Experience

• 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.
• Looks for ways to make repetitive processes faster and more reliable, and is quick to adopt new tools.