EMEA REGULATORY AFFAIRS MANAGER (M/F)

Sumitomo Chemical is a leading international research and development company commercializing innovative crop protection products both for conventional and organic farming. In the frame of significant investments in R&D, Sumitomo chemical wishes to strengthen its efficiency and reactivity in the region of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). In this environment, two positions are opened in our EMEA headquarter for: EMEA Regulatory Affairs Manager (M/F)

Job description

In a complex and continuously evolving regional environment, The Regulatory Affairs Manager ensures that Sumitomo Chemical Agro Europe obtain and maintain in a timely manner approval of active substances and authorizations of plant protection products or related products within the assigned geographical area Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in coordination with the headquarters, the affiliates and distributors.

Typical activities will include:

• Define and implement for the active substances and related products under your responsibility the registration strategy in Europe, Middle East and Africa in coordination with the Project Team (Marketing and Development).
• Manage the dossiers and follow up on studies in coordination with the headquarters, the consultants and the Contract Research Organizations (if any) in order to ensure timely submissions and the approval/authorization are gained on time.
• Monitor and follow up registrations progress in coordination with the Affiliates and the countries, fill the registration and project management data bases and Monthly reports.

This full time position will require some travelling abroad, ability to team working and good oral and written communication skills at least in English, a second language would be appreciated. The position will report to the EMEA Registration and Regulatory Affairs Team leader.  

Required skills and profile

 Knowledge:

• Master of Science in agronomy, biology or related matters minimum

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience with legislative and regulatory processes related to plant protection products at European/country level is a must.
• Experience in Risk Assessments is a plus.

Skills:     

• Able to work independently, to self-start and interact well with people from other department to achieve regional business objectives and to comply with internal policies as well as international regulations.

Language: 

• Good written and oral skills in English (working language) Any other language is welcome. French is not mandatory.

IT Tools:

• Workable knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Additional information

• Location: St Didier au Mont d'Or (69) - FRANCE
• Desired start: as soon as possible
• Contract: permanent contract

Please send your applications to: recrutement@sumitomo-chem.fr (CV + motivation letter)