Biorational Active Substance Registration Manager M/F

Founded in 1913, Sumitomo Chemical is a global chemical company based in Japan, offering a diverse range of products globally in five sectors: Essential Chemicals & Plastics, Energy and Functional Materials, It-related Chemicals, Health & Crop Sciences and Pharmaceuticals. The global company realizes a turnover of CA. €20 billion (22 billion USD) and employs more than 34.000 people worldwide.

In the Health & Crop Sciences, Sumitomo Chemical is the 8th largest company, with a strong R&D focused on both conventional and biorational fields. The EMEA headquarters, Sumitomo Chemical Agro Europe (SCAE), is based near Lyon in France. As part of significant investments in R&D, Sumitomo Chemical wants to strengthen its efficiency and responsiveness in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.

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The Registration & Regulatory Affairs Department is looking for a Biorational Active Substance Registration Manager based in Europe

In a complex and continuously evolving European regulatory environment, ensure and maintain approval of the assigned biorational active substances and the authorization of the corresponding biorational plant protection products which may include plant growth regulators, microbial plant protection products, plant extracts, biostimulants and biocides. Maintain a relationship with the global headquarters for biorational products located in the United States (VBS).

Main responsibilities 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).
• Obtain and maintain approval/renewal of the assigned active substances in EU.
• Obtain and maintain registrations of assigned plant protection products in close cooperation with all stakeholders.
• Ensure qualitative regulatory information is available and filled in on time in the electronic management tools.
• Ensure the active substance European dossiers and zonal dossiers are submitted according to the agreed planning and budget.
• Defend the active substance approvals and renewals in front of EU authorities.
• Maintain effective communication with the R&RA Regional Team, Marketing/Development Teams and other departments within the SCAE organization.
• Proactive participation at industry associations.

The position will report directly to the Biorational Active Substances Team leader.

Technical and personal skills

• PhD, Engineer or Master of Science in agronomy, biology, physics-chemistry or related matters minimum
• Minimum 5 years of experience with legislative and regulatory processes related to plant protection products or biocides industries
• Experience in Risk Assessments is a plus.
• Registration of biorational products

Languages

• Fluency in English.
• Any other language is welcome. French is not mandatory.

Soft Skills:

• Able to work independently and interact well with individuals from other disciplines to achieve business objectives and to ensure compliance with corporate policies and international environmental regulations.
• Ability to work under time constraints
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Rigor and accuracy
• Contract: Permanent and full-time contract
• Location: Home office in France or Europe, or on site in Lyon (St Didier au Mont d’Or)
• Business trips: this position will require some travelling abroad in Europe or other regions, and in France in the Headquarter to attend meetings.

If you want to join our EMEA Regulatory & Affairs Department, please send your application in English to: (CV + motivation letter)