Regional Regulatory Manager, Agriculture Solutions

BASF; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to lead the implementation of regional regulatory strategies for their Professional & Specialty Solutions and Herbicide portfolio in the Asia Pacific region. This role involves providing strategic guidance to ensure compliance and timely approvals, while collaborating closely with global regulatory teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific background, extensive experience in regulatory affairs, and a passion for driving business growth through effective project management and communication. Join a dynamic team dedicated to promoting safe and effective use of innovative agricultural solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in regulatory affairs across multiple countries.
• Strong science background with knowledge of agrochemical regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic regulatory guidance for product registrations.
• Lead implementation of regional registration plans and budgets.
• Coordinate with global regulatory affairs for compliance.

Skills

Regulatory Affairs

Project Management

Scientific Background

Knowledge of Agrochemicals

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Scientific Discipline

Master's Degree in Relevant Scientific Discipline

Job description

Objectives of the Position

• Define and lead the implementation of regional regulatory strategy for assigned Professional & Specialty Solutions (P&SS) and Herbicide portfolio to support business growth of BASF Agricultural Solutions in the Asia Pacific region.
• Provide strategic regulatory guidance to Asia Pacific countries to secure and defend BASF’s License to Operate on the assigned portfolio.
• Maintain close communication with global regulatory affairs regarding projects in Asia Pacific to prevent impacts on License to Operate in other regions.
• Address regulatory issues and coordinate scientific support to country regulatory teams using internal/external expertise for new and existing registrations.
• Steer activities related to registrations on the assigned portfolio to ensure timely approvals and defense of products/active ingredients.
• Advise regional business teams on regulatory issues and trends affecting sales and strategy.
• Collaborate with P&SS Leadership and Herbicide Project Teams to drive business growth by supporting key projects.

Main Areas of Responsibilities and Key Activities

• Provide strategic regulatory guidance to Asia Pacific countries and Global Regulatory Affairs to secure and defend registrations of the assigned portfolio.
• Define and optimize innovative regional and country registration strategies to support business goals and expedite market launches, while anticipating potential issues and trends.
• Lead the implementation of regional registration plans and budgets, coordinating activities across scientific, marketing, global registration, technical development, compliance, and supply chain teams.
• Ensure alignment between Global and Regional Regulatory Affairs on portfolio regulatory decisions that may impact broader regions or portfolios.
• Manage registration dossiers: drive content development, review for consistency, communicate decisions, and facilitate scientific support and negotiations with governmental authorities.
• Maintain up-to-date regulatory project files and stay informed on major regulations and trends affecting the portfolio.
• Support skill development of country regulatory managers in processes, project management, and regulatory changes.
• Contribute to stewardship and risk mitigation efforts with stakeholders to promote proper use and compliance of BASF products.
• Participate in project management processes (STRIVE) with marketing and country teams to ensure rigorous project review and selection.

Job Requirements

• Scientific background with at least a Bachelor's degree and preferably a Master’s in relevant disciplines such as entomology, chemistry, toxicology, or agronomy.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in regulatory affairs, preferably across multiple countries, with experience in working with regulatory authorities or in public health, pest control, and crop protection in Asia Pacific.
• Strong scientific knowledge and understanding of regulatory procedures, requirements, and guidelines related to agrochemicals, public health, and pest control.
• Project management experience.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken; knowledge of additional languages is advantageous.