Regulatory Manager - Africa & Middle East - (1802714)
Description
Role Purpose
Achieve, extend and maintain license to sell (registrations) for Syngenta products in AME (Africa/Middle East)
Provide regulatory expertise and foresight to the business
Plan and execute regulatory activities in AME and find innovative registration approaches within the legal regulatory framework
Accountabilities
Manage all registration activities for a set of countries in the territory. This includes the preparation of registration submissions; answering requests from authorities; covering regulatory aspects of product labelling and formulation/source changes; keeping Syngenta internal registration databases up to date.
Provide regulatory expertise and foresight to the business. Keep regulatory and business informed on regulatory changes and emerging issues which require proactive management.
Develop robust freedom to operate (FtO) approach across a set of countries, aligned to Global strategy incl. stewardship & safe use
Provide annual plans, timelines and budget needs for all registration activities in-line with portfolio strategy/priorities. Track, review and report registration progress against targets.
Establish a network with regulatory authorities, represent company interests and shape the local regulatory environment. Maintain close contact to local partners in order to grow and maintain expertise of national registration processes and legislations.
Proactively manage product related issues, stewardship activities.
Support supply chain on regulatory matters (shelf-life extensions, country of origin issues, review of inspection certificates, etc.).
Cover regulatory aspects and the coordination of the internal PS&RA governance process.
Accountable for regulatory compliance within the allocated countries.
Qualifications
Experience required
Sufficient regulatory experience to be able to work autonomously;
Capability to provide impact assessment of Global Regulations on AME, in order to develop strategic & sustainable actions plans to maintain Syngenta freedom to operate
Demonstrated strengths in communication, self-organization and problem solving and developed negotiation/influencing skills across different cultures;
Excellent team working, project management and interpersonal skills;
Attention to details and ability to complete and deliver tasks on time;
Show ability to work accurately and to deliver dossiers/special tasks on time and up to Syngenta standards;
Good communication in English, French would be a plus.
Minimum education and critical knowledge required
Degree in Science or relevant technical qualification
Good knowledge of regulatory requirements in the crop protection industry; gained through direct experience in a regulatory role; or through significant technical experience
