Global Quality and Regulatory Affairs Manager

Job Description
Posting Start Date: 5/8/26
Offer ID: 2162
Unit: Hazera
Job Title: Global Quality and Regulatory Affairs Manager
Job Location: Berurim, Made
Contract type: Permanent
Job Description:
Role overview

Location: HQ Netherlands

Scope of position: Fulltime

Reports to: Head of Supply Chain

We are looking for a well-seasoned manager that can lead our Quality Management and Regulatory Affairs functions in Hazera. The Global Quality & Regulatory Affairs Manager is responsible to ensure that our products, processes and customers quality requirements are fulfill and exceeded; developing along the way our strategy to continuously improve our results, inside our regulatory frame.

Responsibilities
Overall global accountability for all Quality and Regulatory related topic in IL, NL and Hazera subsidiaries.
Successfully lead 3 functions inside the Q&RA Quality Assurance, Product Quality Management and Seed Regulatory Affairs.
Build, Define, Direct and Monitor all related Quality and Regulatory Know-how, processes, best practices and KPIs.
Be the champion and driver of key initiatives leaning to improve our seed and process quality deliverables.
Deliver and structure our Regulatory affairs stand and policy as a company.
Key role by representing Hazera towards Limagrain Global Quality Forum and activities.
Visible managerial face towards key regulatory and representatives of authorities link to our field of expertise.
Manage the maintenance and improvements needed to accomplish our Quality Policy drivers.
Ownership over improving in a structure and quantitative way our deliverables link to: claims management, non-quality costs, risk management (both products and procedures), continuous learning and certifications.
Management of ~ 7 Quality & Regulatory professionals with global scope, based in Israel and the Netherlands
Candidate profile
Bachelor’s in agriculture/life sciences. An MSc in a relevant field is a plus.
5 years of experience in leading professional quality teams.
Experience in the Agro, Bio, Pharma, or Food industries, mandatory.
Fluent English – the ability to communicate professionally, clearly, and effectively, verbally and in writing. *Hebrew or Dutch – will be a great advantage for the team.
Strong customer focus with high capability in building strong relations and trust.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, highly collaborative with the ability to influence.
Strong organizational skills and initiative.
Detail-oriented with the ability to focus on projects for extended periods.
Strong digital and systems orientation.
Ability to lead tasks and projects, engage others and work under tight schedules in a dynamic environment.

Your benefits and working environment
25 days paid holidays (by full time employment)
13 days paid ATV (by full time employment)
Vitality leave to facilitate sustainable employability (number of days depending on age)
Holiday allowance of 8,33%
Flexible working hours (depending on the job)
Lease-a-bike to promote sustainable employability
Discount on collective health insurances with CZ and Nationale Nederlanden
Commuting allowance according to the CLA for Horticultural Seed Companies
Free fresh fruits
Free fresh vegetables to take home in the growing season
CLA for Horticultural Seed Companies
Career opportunities within Limagrain Group (access to all vacancies, locally & abroad)
Leaning & Development opportunities (Limagrain Group)
Working with passionate colleagues
Active Employee Association (regular events, e.g BBQ & Padel)
Recruitment process

Our recruitment process consists of two interviews.
The first interview focuses on understanding the candidate’s background, experience, and motivation for the role, as well as assessing overall fit.
The second interview is more in-depth and explores role-specific skills, competencies, and alignment with the team and company culture. A final decision is made following this stage.

Candidates may be asked to complete an assessment designed to evaluate role-specific skills.

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