Senior Regulatory Specialist

Nufarm Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global crop protection company is seeking a Senior Regulatory Specialist to manage regulatory compliance in Malaysia. The ideal candidate has a strong background in crop protection and regulatory affairs, with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Responsibilities include establishing registration dossiers and ensuring compliance with pesticide laws, as well as working collaboratively with cross-functional teams. A comprehensive benefits package is offered for this role based in Kuala Lumpur.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation & Incentives

Health & Well-being benefits

Work-Life Balance

Career Development support

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the crop protection industry, particularly in Malaysia pesticide registration.
• Demonstrated experience in a regulatory affairs role.
• Experience in chemical regulatory affairs or related scientific disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Manage regulatory compliance for product registrations.
• Build registration dossiers for new products.
• Maintain strong relationships with regulatory bodies.
• Support commercial teams with product information.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Agricultural Science

Job description

Career Opportunities: Senior Regulatory Specialist (10060)

Requisition ID10060-Posted -Malaysia-Kuala Lumpur-Other-Nufarm – Crop Protection

Are you a proactive and highly organized professional with significant experience in the crop protection industry? Do you have a knack for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and managing a product portfolio? If so, we invite you to explore an exciting opportunity at Nufarm, a global crop protection and seeds technologies company. You can contribute to our global success and advance your career by joining us in Setia Alam, Shah Alam, Malaysia.

Nufarm. Evolving Ag.

Nufarm is a global crop protection and seeds technologies company that helps farmers and businesses meet the global challenges of food, feed, fibre and food production. Nufarm is evolving with agriculture to drive value for customers by launching innovative crop protection solutions and delivering the crop and seed solutions farmers depend on every day.

Your Future, Fuelled by Innovation

We know that being well supported enables us to thrive and better serve our customers. We are seeking an engaging Senior Regulatory Specialist to join our team in Setia Alam, Malaysia. Join our growing and dynamic business and help shape the future of Nufarm.

How You’ll Help Us Grow

As a Senior Regulatory Specialist, you will manage and work toward the accomplishment of the Malaysia and Southeast Asia business goals and objectives within the regulatory team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Establishing, writing, and building registration dossiers in line with Malaysia PB requirements to support new product registrations and renewals.
• Providing regulatory expertise and insights to enhance product line performance and ensure compliance with applicable pesticide laws.
• Supporting regulatory affairs activities in other Southeast Asian countries as needed.
• Working with cross-functional teams to manage all regulatory needs for a portfolio of ingredients and products that support Nufarm’s sales.
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key regulatory bodies, stakeholders, and industry trade associations.
• Ensuring timely registrations to grow the Malaysia business unit and prevent business disruptions due to regulatory issues.
• Managing and maintaining the registration database.
• Supporting the commercial and marketing groups by providing necessary product information and services.
• Working across business functions to ensure understanding and alignment on key activities for business continuity.

Could This Be You?

We are seeking a highly motivated professional with strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities who can drive regulatory excellence

Mandatory:

• A tertiary qualification in Agricultural Science, Plant/Biology, Biotechnology, or another relevant scientific discipline.
• Significant experience in the crop protection industry, particularly in Malaysia pesticide registration.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in working independently and as a team player
• Demonstrated experience in a regulatory affairs role
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Experience in chemical regulatory affairs, agriculture, chemistry, toxicology, weed science, agronomy, plant pathology, entomology, environmental chemistry, or plant biochemistry

If you’re naturally curious and enjoy tackling a variety of tasks while continuously learning new things, you’ll fit right in. You should be comfortable working autonomously yet also enjoy being a part of a wider, collaborative team

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth, including:

• Competitive Compensation & Incentives: This includes annual salary reviews, opportunities for bonuses/incentive plans.
• Health & Well-being: We prioritize the safety, health, and well-being of our people and the community. Our benefits include comprehensive medical coverage for yourself and your immediate dependents. Annual medical check-ups are also provided by the company.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a five-day working week, public holidays as gazette by the government, and various leave entitlements (e.g., annual, parental, compassionate, medical), and flexible work arrangements where appropriate.
• Career Development: We encourage you to “own your growth” and “stay curious”, providing opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and career progression within a dynamic agricultural industry. This includes support for exploring new ideas, getting creative, and being heard.

Nufarm is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Nufarm employees.

Apply today and be part of our journey to shape the future of Nufarm!