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Biorational Active Substance Registration Manager M/F

The Registration & Regulatory Affairs Department is looking for a Biorational Active Substance Registration Manager to support the approval and registration of biorational active substances and associated plant protection products across Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Main accountabilities

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

• Define and implement the registration strategy for the active substances and related products 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 through cooperation with all stakeholders.
• Ensure qualitative regulatory information is available and recorded 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.
• Proactively participate at industry associations.

Technical and personal skills

Background & Experiences

• PhD, Engineer or Master of Science in agronomy, biology, physics-chemistry or related fields 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.
• Other languages are welcome; French is not mandatory.

Soft Skills

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve business objectives and ensure compliance with corporate policies and international environmental regulations.
• Ability to work under time constraints.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Rigor and accuracy.

Additional details

• Contract: Permanent and full‑time.
• Starting date: ASAP.
• Location: Lyon (St Didier au Mont d’Or) – Home office in France or abroad in Europe.
• Business trips: the position will require travel abroad in Europe or other regions.