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

About the role

Syngenta Group is looking for a self-motivated Agricultural Regulatory Professional to join its Professional Solutions business. The role leads the regulatory direction for the Professional Solutions portfolio across Africa, Middle East and Russia-Kazakhstan-Belarus-Central Asia (AME & RU-KAZBEC), and supports AMEA and JANZ countries as required. It shapes 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 timelines and agree which projects to pursue
• Protect and optimise the portfolio through renewals, re-registrations, label expansions and new uses
• 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 regulatory authorities, industry associations and external consultants, and represent the company in industry forums
• Work with Commercial, Marketing, Technical, Supply Chain and Global Regulatory 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 preparation of registration dossiers; experience supporting regulatory strategies and preparing submissions to authorities
• Proven track record of delivering results and managing projects, and ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Ability to travel occasionally within AME, JANZ and elsewhere, and to communicate and influence virtually

Required skills

• Strong project management and understanding of agribusiness and professional solutions
• Strong communication, analytical and strategic thinking
• Able to structure complex data and advise on product positioning and country-entry options