RA&QA Manager, Global Specialty Feed Ingredients

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Position Summary:

The manager of Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance is responsible for ensuring that all feed ingredients and nutrition solutions are fully compliant with both global and local feed regulations. 

Main accountabilities:

Regulatory Affairs (RA)

• Lead the regulatory strategy for feed ingredients in major markets including China, SSEA, the EU, the US, and other export destinations, ensuring adherence to feed laws, additive regulations, and import/export requirements.
• Provide regulatory guidance to R&D, Product Management, Sales, and Marketing teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Oversee product registration, dossier preparation, notification, and approval processes for feed materials and feed additives.
• Act as the primary liaison for regulatory authorities, industry associations, and external consultants.
• Monitor regulatory changes, such as updates to the EU Feed Catalogue and Chinese MOA/MARA rules, and proactively assess their business impact.

Quality Assurance (QA)

• Support for RD in ensuring QA/RA involvement throughout product development and preparing the dossier for handover to production sites.
• Establish, maintain, and drive continuous improvement of the Quality Management System in alignment with GMP+, FAMI-QS, ISO, HACCP, and feed safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance across all manufacturing sites, tollers, and suppliers, including the qualification of raw materials and effective risk management.
• Oversee product quality standards, manage deviations, handle CAPAs, address complaints, and coordinate recall management.
• Ensure traceability, documentation control, and data integrity throughout the supply chain.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with other Quality teams within LDC, as well as with R&D, Operations, Procurement, Logistics, and Commercial teams, to support business growth and manage compliance risks.
• Support new product launches, line extensions, and manufacturing scale-up initiatives from both quality and regulatory perspectives.
• Contribute to corporate governance, risk management, and sustainability initiatives as they relate to feed safety and compliance.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Animal Nutrition, Food/Feed Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs and/or Quality Assurance within the feed ingredients, animal nutrition, or food industry.
• Strong knowledge of feed regulations (EU, China, US), GMP+, FAMI-QS, HACCP, and supplier quality management.
• Proven experience in leading audits, managing regulatory submissions, and engaging with regulatory authorities.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and the capability to influence across regional or global teams.

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards

Diversity is part of our DNA. LDC strives to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where people can thrive regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity or background.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

- A dynamic and stimulating international environment, which embraces diversity, equity and inclusion.

- Learning & development opportunities.

- Competitive compensation and benefits.

- Insurance systems & schemes.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.