Country Regulatory Manager

Rainbow Agro; Pescara; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading crop protection company seeks a Country Regulatory Manager to handle national authorizations and application submissions for plant protection products in Italy. The role includes coordinating dossier preparation, collaborating with the Regulatory Team on strategies, and monitoring legislative changes. Applicants should have a degree in agronomy and at least 3 years of experience in the agrochemical sector, showcasing strong communication and project management skills.

Competenze

• Minimum 3 years experience as a country regulatory manager in agrochemicals.
• Experience with Regulation 1107/2009 and efficacy trials management.
• Proficiency in English, self-motivated, and able to manage complex issues.

Mansioni

• Coordinate dossier preparation and submissions for plant protection products.
• Develop regulatory strategies and ensure timely product authorization.
• Monitor changes in legislation related to plant protection products.

Conoscenze

Risk assessment

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Formazione

Higher education in agronomy or related discipline

Descrizione del lavoro

Rainbow Agro is a global leading crop protection company, founded in Jinan, China, in 2005 by a group of entrepreneurs. We produce, distribute, and market crop protection products, making us one of the world’s top eleven agrochemical companies. Our focus is on the crop protection market, with a commitment to being a First Class Global leader in this segment. Rainbow is dedicated to sustainable agricultural productivity, protecting crops while caring for the environment, and working with employees, partners, and farmers worldwide for mutual growth.

The EU market is a major focus in Rainbow’s strategic plan. Since November 2022, Rainbow acquired 100% stake in Spanish agrochemical company Exclusivas Sarabia S.A., integrating its product system and marketing network as part of our EU market strategy.

We are seeking an experienced expert to join us as a Country Regulatory Manager for plant protection products in Italy. If you want to join a dynamic international team, apply to be responsible for national authorizations and application submissions for registration of plant protection products.

Job description and tasks:

1. Coordinate dossier preparation and submission for plant protection products at the country level according to Regulation 1107/2009, in cooperation with the internal Regulatory Team or external consultants.
2. Collaborate with the Regulatory Team to develop and implement regional regulatory strategies, meet submission deadlines, and ensure timely product authorization and post-registration compliance.
3. Meet with regulatory authorities, CROs, laboratories, and organizations to support product registration and portfolio development.
4. Prepare prioritization lists of regional registration activities with key stakeholders and coordinate related regulatory activities for the assigned portfolio.
5. Manage the approved budget for projects.
6. Monitor changes in national legislation related to active substances and plant protection products.
7. Work with local sales/distributor and marketing teams.
8. Support the Efficacy Team in study contracting and Biodossier preparation.

Requirements:

• Higher education in agronomy or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience as a country regulatory manager or expert for plant protection products in an agrochemical company.
• Experience dealing with regulatory authorities.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and experience with Regulation 1107/2009.
• Experience in efficacy trials management or Biodossier preparation.
• Experience in preparing and submitting applications.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage complex issues and prioritize workload.

Please send your CV to the contacts below: Irena, Bogusław, Elisa.