Global Regulatory Affairs Manager

ADAMA Ltd. Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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The primary responsibility of the Global Regulatory Affairs Manager is to develop and implement a regulatory strategy for the active ingredients and the respective products under responsibility to acquire new registrations and maintain existing ones according to national, zonal, and regional registration requirements. This involves developing regulatory data, preparing and submitting registration dossiers, supporting country teams, and representing the company in all matters related to the active ingredients and products.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement a regulatory strategy for active ingredients and products, including risk assessments and regulatory opportunities and risks.
2. Manage registration data packages by gathering information from various disciplines and internal departments for registration or maintenance of registrations.
3. Project management of data package generation, ensuring no duplication and adherence to global regulatory considerations.
4. Coordinate with contractors and consultants to produce registration files according to specific country requirements.
5. Represent ADAMA as the registration manager at regional and global levels.
6. Respond to regulatory issues and inform business units of potential impacts.
7. Support existing registrations and acquire new ones based on business needs.
8. Serve as the primary regulatory contact for internal stakeholders such as Development, Business, and country organizations.
9. Provide strategic direction to align business and development needs considering regulatory limitations.
10. Represent the company as an expert in active ingredients and products during official meetings with authorities and partners.

Qualifications:

• At least 3-5 years of experience as a Regulatory Manager with full responsibility in regions with high regulatory requirements (e.g., Europe, Brazil, US), preferably with global experience.
• Strong knowledge of registration/re-registration processes for active ingredients in high-regulation regions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, capable of summarizing technical material and reporting developments.
• B.Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D. in Life Sciences (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Agriculture).
• Good organizational skills with the ability to multitask and work independently.
• Strategic thinking, interpersonal skills, and networking abilities (internal and external).

Location: In one of ADAMA’s global regulatory hubs (Cologne, Paris, Leeds). Partial remote work is an option.