Biorational Active Substance Registration Manager M/F

Sumitomo Chem Agro; Lyon; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Chem Agro in Lyon is seeking a Biorational Active Substance Registration Manager to handle regulatory approval for biorational substances. You will develop registration strategies and ensure compliance with EU regulations.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or MSc in a related field and has at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills in English are essential. This position may offer some remote work and involves business travel within Europe.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience with legislative and regulatory processes related to plant protection products or biocides.
• Experience in Risk Assessments is a plus.
• Registration of biorational products.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the registration strategy in EMEA.
• Obtain and maintain approval of assigned active substances in EU.
• Ensure qualitative regulatory information is available on time.
• Defend the active substance approvals in front of EU authorities.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessments

Independent work

Effective communication

Education

PhD, Engineer or Master of Science in agronomy, biology, physics-chemistry or related

Job description

Biorational Active Substance Registration Manager M/F

Founded in 1913, Sumitomo Chemical is a global chemical company based in Japan, offering a diverse range of products globally in four sectors: Agro & Life Solutions, ICT & Mobility Solutions, Advanced Medical Solutions, Essential & Green Materials. The global company realizes a turnover of ca. €20 billion (22 billion USD) and employs more than 29.000 people worldwide. In Agro & Life Solutions, Sumitomo Chemical is the 8th largest company, with a strong R&D focused on both conventional and biorational fields. The EMEA headquarters, Sumitomo Chemical Agro Europe (SCAE), are based near Lyon in France. As part of significant investments in R&D, Sumitomo Chemical wants to strengthen its efficiency and responsiveness in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.

Main accountabilities

In a complex and continuously evolving European regulatory environment, ensure and maintain approval of the assigned biorational active substances and the authorization of the corresponding biorational plant protection products which may include plant growth regulators, microbial plant protection products, plant extracts, biostimulants and biocides. Maintain a relationship with the global headquarters for biorational products located in the United States (VBS).

Main responsibilities

• Define and implement for the active substances and related products under your responsibility the registration strategy in Europe, Middle East and Africa in coordination with the Project Team (Marketing and Development).
• Obtain and maintain approval/renewal of the assigned active substances in EU.
• Obtain and maintain registrations of assigned plant protection products in close cooperation with all stakeholders.
• Ensure qualitative regulatory information is available and filled in on time in the electronic management tools.
• Ensure the active substance European dossiers and zonal dossiers are submitted according to the agreed planning and budget.
• Defend the active substance approvals and renewals in front of EU authorities.
• Maintain effective communication with the R&RA Regional Team, Marketing/Development Teams and other departments within the SCAE organization.
• Proactive participation at industry associations

Technical and personal skills

Background & Experiences

• PhD, Engineer or Master of Science in agronomy, biology, physics-chemistry or related matters minimum
• Minimum 5 years of experience with legislative and regulatory processes related to plant protection products or biocides industries
• Experience in Risk Assessments is a plus.
• Registration of biorational products

Languages

• Fluency in English.
• Any other language is welcome. French is not mandatory.

Soft Skills

• Able to work independently and interact well with individuals from other disciplines to achieve business objectives and to ensure compliance with corporate policies and international environmental regulations.
• Ability to work under time constraints
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Rigor and accuracy

Additional details

• Contract: Permanent and full-time contract
• Starting date: ASAP
• Location: Home office in Europe
• Business trips: this position will require some travelling abroad in Europe or other regions.