Regulatory Manager, Indonesia

Basf venezolana, s.a.; Markham; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in agrochemicals, BASF, seeks a Regulatory Affairs Manager to ensure compliance and oversee registration processes in Indonesia. The role demands robust leadership, extensive regulatory experience, and strong communication skills to guide the team while liaising with governmental agencies.

Qualifications

• Min 10 years’ experience in regulatory affairs in agrochemical industry.
• Expertise in assessing safe use of pesticides.
• Good command of English for communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Regulatory team and ensure compliance with agrochemical regulations.
• Interact and maintain relationships with government authorities and stakeholders.
• Contribute to regulatory strategies and manage registration processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Master Degree in Agriculture or related sciences

Bachelor Degree compensated by experience

Job description

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BASF has been investing in Indonesia since 1976. Today, BASF solutions contribute to the success of its customers in Indonesia in nearly all industries, including agriculture, food, home & personal care, automotive, paints and coatings and chemicals. The head office of BASF in Indonesia is located in Jakarta, with production sites in Cengkareng, Cimanggis and Merak – all of which are halal certified. In 2024, BASF posted sales of approximately €511 million to customers in Indonesia and employed 464 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF in Indonesia is available at www.basf.com/id .

Objectives of the Position:

• Ensure timely registration of Agrochemical Products, Pest Control and Non-Crop products in Indonesia to support business objectives
• Ensure that BASF has the license to operate and sell crop protection and other related products in Indonesia
• To lead the Regulatory team by acting as a role model and coaching the team for high performance in Indonesia

Main Tasks:

• Accountable to provide regulatory guidance to our business units about active ingredient/products. To be consulted by regional and global colleagues on country-specific regulatory guidance
• Design optimized registration strategies for products in the country to support the agreed business goals considering potential short and long term issues and trends.
• Lead implementation of country regulatory strategy & budget for key products and to manage country specific pesticide issues. Coordinate execution of related activities by Development & Regulatory teams involving as appropriate with Marketing, Development, Operation units
• Interact with relevant external authorities. Maintain strong and effective relationship with relevant Government Agencies (Pesticide Committees and other Ministries), Universities, Research Centers and other Regulatory authorities
• Identify potential Regulatory changes or issue (including banning and prohibition) in Indonesia and report to business, Regional and/Global Regulatory on the issue and implications for the portfolio
• Implement the Regional and Global Regulatory strategy for key products and to manage country specific pesticide issues
• Advocate better pesticide regulations with authorities and other stakeholders.
• Responsible for country registration dossiers: contribute to content, review and ensure consistency of parts provided by functional units; communicate decisions. Address related issues and coordinate scientific support. Interact and negotiate with representatives from governmental authorities to achieve regulatory objectives
• Maintain up to date and reliable regulatory information in the databases; Regstat, GIS4GAP (upcoming RegOne), STRIVE and other relevant database
• Provide leadership in product stewardship / sustainability programs related to the active ingredient or products under responsibility
• Represent BASF Indonesia and active participation in CropLife Indonesia in the Regulatory Working Group, and other industry association as appropriate
• Provide guidance and training to colleagues on Regulatory and other related subjects
• Active participation in the people development topic with the Regional and Global Regulatory Team
• Support registration activities of the Genetically Modified Events
• Along with Business Go to Market strategy and future business set up, the responsibility could be extended to support other country registration activities in several countries. This will be discussed accordingly.

Job Requirements:

1. Edu c a t i o n:

• Master Degree in Agriculture or related sciences
• Bachelor Degree has to be compensated by experiences

2. W o r k in g Experience:

• Min 10 years’ experience in regulatory affairs in agrochemical industry with leadership experience
• Experience in dealing with authorities (committees, regulators, policy makers)
• Experience in biological efficacy, residue trials, e-fate/ecotoxicology, toxicology etc
• Network in Authorities, Government structures, Research institutes, Advisors, etc.

3. T e c hn i c a l & Professional Knowledge:

• Expertise in assessing safe use of pesticides
• Strong comprehension level of agrochemical regulatory procedures, registration processes, data requirements for registration, social significance and regulatory authorities structures.
• Knowledge of crop protection industry: technical, commercial, farming techniques, crop specific issues, GAP’s etc
• Ability to build a good rapport with Government agencies and other relevant stakeholders, understand sensitivities

4. Other requirements:

• Good command of English, both speaking and writing
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skill especially in influencing authorities and representing company
• Motivated team player, attention to details and committed to result
• High level of understanding on country political situation and active in related networks
• Ability to connect and empathize on personal level with colleagues
• Meticulous and excellent time management
• Culturally open-minded disposition, adaptability, integrity, strong leadership

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