Director of Regulatory - Biological & Traditional Fertilizers

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash—two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America. At Mosaic We Help the World Grow the Food it Needs - Apply today and join our team! The Director of Regulatory Affairs – Biological & Traditional Fertilizers, reporting to the Vice President of Product Innovation, leads the global regulatory strategy, registration, and compliance for a diverse portfolio of conventional fertilizer and biological products, ensuring full adherence to regulatory requirements while enabling innovation, speed to market, and sustained commercial growth. This role serves as a strategic advisor to R&D, product development, quality, legal, and commercial teams, guiding regulatory pathways for new fertilizer and bioscience technologies, including biostimulants and microbial solutions, and aligning requirements with development and commercialization objectives. The Director oversees regulatory submissions, lifecycle management, and compliance activities across key global markets, while proactively assessing regulatory risks, interpreting evolving frameworks, and shaping policy and advocacy efforts. Additionally, this role provides leadership in biological product regulation, fosters cross‑functional collaboration, engages with external stakeholders and regulatory bodies, and builds and develops a high‑performing regulatory team to support the company’s competitive position in a rapidly evolving regulatory and scientific landscape. What you’ll do? Lead global regulatory strategy and product registration activities across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia‑Pacific; oversee preparation, submission, and lifecycle management of regulatory dossiers (federal/state registrations, REACH, fertilizer/biostimulant regulations); ensure compliance with labeling, safety, environmental, and composition requirements; manage audits, inspections, and regulatory authority interactions for Biosciences and support these functions for traditional fertilizer. Provide strategic leadership on regulatory pathways for new product introductions including biostimulants, microbial products, and fertilizer technologies; assess regulatory risks and opportunities to inform portfolio and market entry strategies; guide data generation requirements (efficacy, safety, environmental impact); monitor evolving regulatory frameworks and adapt strategies accordingly. Contribute to the building of the technology portfolio through idea generation and regulatory strategy. Serve as a Regulatory Subject Matter expert on cross‑functional project teams. Plan and track budget need to support regulatory activities. Partner cross‑functionally with R&D, commercial, legal, and quality teams to align regulatory requirements with development timelines, support product claims and market positioning, and ensure compliant manufacturing and supply chain practices. Represent the company with regulatory agencies, industry associations, and working groups; influence regulatory policy and contribute to industry discussions; build and maintain external stakeholder relationships. What you’ll need: A Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory Science, Regulatory Affairs, Business Administration, Agronomy, Crop & Soil Science, Plant Science, Plant Physiology, Microbiology, Chemistry (inorganic, analytical, or environmental), Biochemistry / Molecular Biology, Environmental Science / Environmental, Toxicology or related field is required. Master's degree preferred 10+ years of experience in regulatory affairs within agriculture, fertilizers, crop inputs, or biological products; experience with global regulatory management Deep knowledge of U.S. and international regulatory frameworks for fertilizers and biostimulants Demonstrated success leading regulatory strategy and product registrations globally Strong leadership and team development Cross‑functional influence Risk assessment and problem‑solving Strong communication and executive presence Microsoft Office Programs, working knowledge of data analysis software and languages, laboratory management programs, and project management tools. R, PowerBI, Microsoft PowerApps, SmartSheet Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel Travel: 10–20% Destination(s): North America (most common), South America, China, India, and Europe (occasional) and potentially other locations. What's in it for you: A competitive base salary + bonus incentives 11 paid holidays each year A generous 401k with a company match and annual company contribution Paid sick leave Paid vacation time A robust benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, life & disability Tuition reimbursement Paid paternity/maternity leave #J-18808-Ljbffr NCBiotech