EMEA Regulatory Strategy Leader

Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ADAMA is seeking an experienced Regulatory Lead – EMEA to head our regional Regulatory Affairs function, leading a 50‑strong team. The role shapes regulatory strategy across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, driving portfolio defence and commercial success.

Reporting to Global Regulatory Leadership, you will bridge regional units with global teams, guiding complex regulatory landscapes and advancing strategies in a rapidly evolving environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Regulatory Affairs or Regulatory Science in Europe.
• Deep expertise in the EU Crop Protection regulatory framework (essential).
• Proven people leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and develop diverse teams.
• Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
• Strong networking and influencing capability across internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive optimal regulatory strategies in partnership with Country Regulatory Managers and Global Regulatory leadership.
• Provide forward‑looking regulatory insights to support commercial decision‑making and portfolio success.
• Contribute to regional and global corporate strategy through a regulatory lens.
• Advise stakeholders on emerging regulatory trends and their business impact.
• Deliver proactive regulatory intelligence on both internal and competitor products.
• Support advocacy activities in collaboration with global and regional teams.
• Represent the organisation in key industry bodies, including CropLife Europe.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing, multicultural team of Country Regulatory Managers.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Manage performance, capability building, and team engagement in a complex regulatory environment.
• Oversee dossier preparation, review, submission, and lifecycle management across the region.
• Ensure alignment with local and zonal regulatory requirements and timelines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulatory authorities to support efficient approvals.
• Partner closely with EAME Development and Product Strategy teams to align on priorities.
• Ensure accurate and timely updates of regulatory databases.
• Establish best practices and consistent ways of working across regional and global teams.

Job description

ADAMA is seeking an experienced Regulatory Lead – EMEA to head our regional Regulatory Affairs function, leading a 50‑strong team. The role shapes regulatory strategy across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, driving portfolio defence and commercial success.

Reporting to Global Regulatory Leadership, you will bridge regional units with global teams, guiding complex regulatory landscapes and advancing strategies in a rapidly evolving environment.