Regulatory Affairs - Crop Protection

ADAMA Ltd.; Roma; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working Bergamo

International collaboration

Local leadership role

Job summary

ADAMA Italia, a global crop protection leader, seeks a Regulatory Affairs Manager to lead the local Italy Regulatory Affairs team and ensure compliance of the portfolio in Italy and Malta. Based in Bergamo, this hands-on leadership role blends people management with regulatory accountability.

You will manage a three-person team, provide practical regulatory guidance to support commercial objectives, and coordinate EU submissions while maintaining lifecycle authorisations.

Qualifications

• Fluent Italian and English with strong communication skills.
• Proven Regulatory Affairs experience in Italian and European PPP.
• Ability to lead a small team and interface with authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a local regulatory team of three.
• Provide regulatory guidance to support commercial objectives.
• Coordinate registrations, renewals, labeling and ongoing compliance.
• Coordinate regulatory submissions in line with EU and national rules.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Italy regulatory affairs

EU PPP know-how

Stakeholder communication

Team management

Education

Science degree (e.g., Toxicology, Environmental Sciences, Agronomy, Biology)

Job description

Join ADAMA - A Global Leader in Crop Protection shaping the future of agriculture

With nearly 10,000 employees and over $4 billion in annual sales across more than 100 countries, ADAMA is one of the world's top crop protection companies and part of the Syngenta Group. Our mission is to create simplicity in agriculture - helping farmers grow. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

About The Role

ADAMA Italia is looking for a Regulatory Affairs Manager to lead our local Italian Regulatory Affairs team and ensure the authorisation, maintenance, and compliance of our product portfolio in Italy and Malta.

This is a hands-on local leadership role, combining people management with direct regulatory accountability. You will manage a small team of three and act as the main regulatory interface for the Italian business, working closely with commercial, technical, and European colleagues to support business objectives.

You will report to the South Zone Regulatory Team Lead , operating in a hybrid working model from offices near Bergamo.

Key Responsibilities

Local Leadership & Business Support

Lead, develop, and support a local regulatory team of three, ensuring the right skills and priorities are in place

Provide clear, practical regulatory guidance to the Italian business to support commercial objectives

Communicate regulatory risks, timelines, and constraints to internal stakeholders

Manage local regulatory processes, including planning and budgeting

Italian & Maltese Regulatory Affairs

• Full accountability for the Italian (and Maltese) product portfolio, including registrations, renewals, labelling, and ongoing compliance
• Coordinate and submit regulatory applications in line with EU and national legislation
• Ensure product authorisations are maintained throughout the lifecycle

Project & EU Interaction

• Contribute to selected zonal and European projects relevant to Italy
• Review dossiers for compliance with EU and national requirements (no dossier writing)
• Identify local regulatory requirements and risks to inform registration strategy
• Review Preliminary Risk Assessments and support risk-based decisions

External Representation

• Represent ADAMA with Italian and Maltese authorities, industry associations, and external stakeholders
• Build and maintain effective working relationships within the local regulatory community
• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. Toxicology, Environmental Sciences, Agronomy, Biology)
• Proven experience in Regulatory Affairs within the Italian and European PPP environment
• Strong knowledge of PPP regulations and registration processes
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory topics into clear business guidance
• Comfortable operating autonomously while collaborating with international colleagues
• Resilient, organised, and confident in decision-making
• Fluent Italian with English

What We Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with experience
• A local leadership role with clear accountability and visibility
• Hybrid working model based in Bergamo
• Interaction with European colleagues without extensive travel or matrix complexity
• A collaborative, international company culture with long-term career opportunities