Regulatory Manager, Professional Solutions (AME & RU-KAZBEC)

About the role

Syngenta Professional Solutions is looking for a self-motivated Agricultural Regulatory Professional to shape and lead the regulatory direction of its Professional Solutions portfolio across Africa, the Middle East and Russia-Kazakhstan (AME & RU-KAZBEC), while supporting AMEA and JANZ countries as required. The role drives sustainable market access, protects existing business, supports portfolio growth and anticipates regulatory risks.

Key responsibilities

• Drive regional market-access planning (Annual Submission Plan) and prioritise registrations, renewals and product extensions
• Create country-level regulatory plans and manage submissions with commercial, biology and project managers and global/regional/country regulatory teams
• Align trial work timelines with regulatory ones and agree which projects to pursue
• Protect and optimise the portfolio through renewals, re-registrations, label expansions and claim enhancements
• Maintain a regional regulatory risk register, monitor Freedom to Operate threats and define FTO action plans
• Prepare registration dossiers, plan resources and budget, and support customer service on regulatory matters
• Establish regional governance for regulatory decisions, compliance monitoring and authority engagement
• Build relationships with regulators, industry associations and external partners, and represent the company in industry forums
• Work with Commercial, Marketing, Technical and Supply Chain teams to integrate regulatory requirements early in product development and launch planning

Required profile

• Science-related degree, preferably post-graduate (MSc or PhD)
• Detailed knowledge of global product registration requirements, especially agrochemicals and professional solutions; practical registration, product safety or a chemistry discipline such as toxicology, ecotoxicology or environmental fate preferred
• Experience in product registration and dossier preparation, and in supporting regulatory strategies and submissions
• Proven track record of delivering results and managing projects, and of working in cross-functional teams
• Ability to travel occasionally within AME, JANZ and elsewhere, and to communicate and influence virtually