Lucia Passadore

Agricultural Engineer with 10+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance within the agrochemical industry. Specialized in crop protection product registration across LATAM.

Experience coordinating projects cross-functional with CROs, consultants, and government agencies. Proven track record of obtaining regulatory approvals and accreditations in complex, multi-country environments. Demonstrated capacity to lead teams and manage strategic portfolios.

Regulatory Affairs LATAM Responsible at Surcos S.A. (2022-07 – Present)

Successfully obtained registration of protection products in Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia and Peru

• Oversee, submission and preparation of registration dossiers and supporting documentation for crop protection products in compliance with LATAM regulatory requirements.
• Contact and follow up with CROs performing lab and field studies for product registration purposes
• Ensure timely progress through consistent follow-up with external consultants.
• Ensure adherence to applicable local, regional, national, and international regulatory frameworks

Quality Assurance & Internal Auditor at Agidea SRL (2021-06 – 2022-07)

• Successfully approved the Acreditation re-inspection OAA ISO 17025
• Successfully approved the Acreditation re-inspection OAA GLPs(Residues, Protein Expression and GMOs)
• Conducted internal audits of GLPs facilities, equipment, processes, protocols, raw data, final reports and field trial critical phases including sampling, planting, conditioning harvesting, sprayings, etcetera.
• Participated in regulatory compliance processes with entities such us Sponsors Stewardships programs, CONABIA and INASE.

Assembler/QC at Boston Scientific (2020-08 – 2020-12)

GLP Quality Assurance Responsible at Syntech Research SRL (2012-12 – 2017-10)

Successfully achieved the GLP Accreditation for residues studies under OAA/OECD guidelines.

• Main responsibilities included inspecting facilities, study protocols, final reports, SOPs, raw data, and all GLP-related activities to ensure full compliance with OECD GLP Principles.
• Provided guidance, coaching, and training to team members.
• Conducted GLP inspections across Latin America, including Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, and Argentina.

Sales Agronomist at INSER SA (2012-04 – 2012-11)

Professor in "Climatology for the Agriculture" at University of Entre Rios (2012-03 – 2012-11)

Student Department Coordinator at University of Entre Rios (2010-03 – 2012-03)

We successfully created a new department for students and graduates during the 2010-2014 administration.

Teaching Assistant in "Climatology for the Agriculture" at University of Entre Rios (2009-04 – 2012-03)

Ingeniera Agrónoma in Agricultural Engineering – Universidad Nacional de Entre Ríos (FCA – UNER)

Certificate II in Business in Business – Sydney Business and Travel Academy

Higher Education Teaching Credential in Education – Universidad Tecnológica Nacional (UTN)