Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Location: San Diego, CA
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $70,000 - $119,000
Areas of Expertise Desired: Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, plant science, molecular biology, or related field
Job Code: RG2425

Description:

Cibus is a biotechnology company with advanced technologies to precisely target and direct a plant’s natural gene-editing processes. This approach accelerates natural plant breeding that has been a staple of farming for thousands of years and has resulted in a rapid, versatile and low-cost way to produce sustainable industrial and agricultural products and improve human health by safely harnessing nature's own genetic diversity.

The company has a worldwide presence, with subsidiaries in Europe and North America and a state-of-the-art research and development center in San Diego, Ca and Roseville, Mn. Cibus has a pipeline of traits for canola and rice and is developing crop platforms and a pipeline of trait products in other major global crops including soybean, corn, and wheat. The broad applicability of Cibus’ technologies is highlighted by the company’s strain-advancement program, which develops sustainable products in microbial platforms for the food, flavor and fragrance, and personal care markets.

Cibus has an immediate opening for a Regulatory Compliance Specialist. In this capacity you will be responsible for contributing to the development and execution of Cibus’ Regulatory Compliance Program and related regulatory activities. To be successful, you will work closely with Cibus Research, Product Development, and Operations Teams to plan and execute regulated activities, including domestic and international shipments. You will be responsible for acquiring permits, compiling regulatory compliance documentation, and reporting to government agencies. You will provide regulatory compliance guidance to internal stakeholders and be actively involved in the implementation of processes and procedures to ensure Cibus remains in compliance with applicable state, federal, and international regulations. This role requires excellent organizational skills and attention to detail as well as ability to clearly communicate both internally and externally. Prior experience in the agriculture industry and handling regulated material and/or familiarity with regulatory requirements is preferred.

This is a highly collaborative and cross-functional role that requires strong collaboration, organization, and communication skills to support and enable a robust regulatory compliance program.

Role Responsibilities:

• Enable the execution of Cibus’ Regulatory Compliance Program by providing input and oversight of R&D, product development, and commercialization activities across Cibus crop/trait portfolio.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop regulatory compliance processes and procedures for the compliant handling of Cibus and Cibus customer plant materials in alignment with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and manage the submission of regulatory permits and documentation to enable Cibus operations, including permit renewals and permit amendments, as necessary
• Prepare the team for and participate in regulatory inspections or other official engagements related to Cibus Regulatory Compliance Program, demonstrating Cibus compliance with regulatory requirements and Cibus internal standards.
• Coordinate the import and export of regulated plant materials with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with Legal, Regulatory, and Quality teams to support tracking and organization of associated regulatory information and documentation.
• Build strong and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Cibus customers, industry, and government representatives.
• Remain aware and current on regulatory requirements impacting the agriculture industry.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, plant science, molecular biology, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in agriculture operations, seed production, breeding, plant science, or related areas.
• Ability to read, write, and understand SOPs, work instructions, regulatory, and legal requirements.
• Hands on experience with managing and communicating data and information to support business decision making.
• Strong collaborative relationship skills and demonstrated ability to drive outcomes both individually and within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with good attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Leads by example and willing to work side-by-side with peers while using positive approaches to establish a professional environment of trust, respect, and collaboration.

If you are a proactive and motivated individual with a passion for cell biology and a desire to contribute to production processes, we encourage you to apply. Join our dynamic team and be part of our mission to develop innovative products.

Cibus provides an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision, flexible spending, 401(k) plan, vacation and sick leave. If you enjoy working as part of a team and want to participate in this exciting research, please e-mail your resume to and put down job code: RG2425.

ONLY CANDIDATES WITH WORK AUTHORIZATION IN THE U.S. ARE CONSIDERED AT THIS TIME.