Regulatory Affairs Manager

East-West Seed; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

East-West Seed India is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager to lead regulatory and government affairs for its seed business in India. The role ensures compliance with seed regulations, manages approvals, and supports policy advocacy with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in Indian seed regulations, PPV&FR, licensing, and import/export, with 8+ years in regulatory roles within agriculture. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or a related field; Master's degree or Ph.D. is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs or Government Affairs within agriculture/seed industry.
• Strong knowledge of Indian seed regulations, PPV&FR, seed licensing, import/export regulations, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience liaising with government authorities and regulatory agencies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and represent the organization with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory and government affairs for the seed business in India.
• Manage plant variety registrations, new product registrations, seed license applications and renewals, and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate approvals for seed import/export, DSIR, NBA, and other statutory requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Maintain regulatory documentation, approvals, and compliance records.
• Build relationships with government authorities, industry associations, and regulatory bodies.
• Conduct internal training on regulatory requirements and compliance.
• Support regional regulatory initiatives and IP protection across Asia.
• Represent East-West Seed India in government consultations and policy advocacy initiatives.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Government affairs

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Agriculture

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

East-West Seed India is seeking a dynamic Regulatory Affairs Manager to lead regulatory and government affairs for its seed business in India. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with seed-related regulations, managing regulatory approvals, supporting policy advocacy, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all regulatory and government affairs related to the seed business in India.
• Manage plant variety registrations, new product registrations, seed license applications and renewals, and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate approvals related to seed import/export, DSIR, NBA, and other statutory requirements.
• Monitor changes in the regulatory landscape and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain regulatory documentation, approvals, and compliance records.
• Build and strengthen relationships with government authorities, industry associations, and regulatory bodies.
• Conduct internal training and awareness sessions on regulatory requirements and compliance.
• Support regional regulatory initiatives, seed movement compliance, access and benefit sharing, and intellectual property protection across Asia.
• Represent East-West Seed India in government consultations, industry forums, and policy advocacy initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or a related field; Master's degree or Ph.D. is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Government Affairs, or a similar role within the agriculture/seed industry.
• Strong knowledge of Indian seed regulations, plant variety protection (PPV&FR), seed licensing, import/export regulations, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience in liaising with government authorities and regulatory agencies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and represent the organization with external stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• Regulatory Affairs
• Seed Industry
• Government Liaison
• Seed Licensing
• Plant Variety Registration
• PPV&FR
• Import & Export Compliance
• NBA
• DSIR
• Policy Advocacy