EU Regulatory Affairs Manager

Location

Zwijnaarde

Working hours

Full-time

Contract Type

Permanent

Working area

Licence to Operate (LTO)

Join the team

As the EU Regulatory Manager Seeds&Traits you are responsible to support regulatory projects, regulatory strategies, submission activities and registration actions associated with our seeds & traits portfolio in the EU. You collaborate with others in relevant industry associations at EU level with the aim to develop regulatory policies and frameworks within the EU. You establish an effective working relationship with government authorities.

Responsibilities

You support the local submission strategy and assist in the compilation of regulatory dossiers for seeds & traits products in the EU.
You support regulatory strategies (timelines, resources, data requirements, order of operations…) to achieve EU registration of seeds & traits products, taking into account: the situation in the EU regulatory and political environment, the business priority of the projects globally and government approvals in other parts of the world.
You assist in the compilation of regulatory dossier submissions for EU EFSA, and you coordinate expert responses to questions achieving and renewing registrations in line with business plans.
You engage with EU regulatory agencies and local industry associations on EU priority issues promoting science-based approaches and contribute in conveying industry messages to selected stakeholders.
You establish & maintain knowledge of EU government regulations and working relationships with key EU regulatory authorities reporting new developments that may impact products to Regulatory Affairs Management.
You ensure 100% compliance for all regulated crops/organisms’ requirements and conditions under your responsibility.

Qualifications

You hold a PhD in the field of agriculture (or a related scientific discipline), or you have an MS degree in agriculture (or a related scientific field) with initial experience in a role relevant to understanding Seeds & Traits dossiers.
You demonstrate excellent project management and organizational skills.
You bring strong analytical and writing skills.
You communicate effectively, with a focus on concise summarization of technical material, reporting on developments, and negotiating with government personnel.
You are fluent in English, and you have a good working knowledge of at least one additional EU language.

Benefits

A permanent contract within an attractive working environment in a professional and motivated team.
A role with challenging assignments and responsibilities.
An attractive base salary in relation to your diploma and competencies, an annual bonus, and extra-legal benefits.
A good work-life balance.

Come join us in bringing the lab to the field

About BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division

Everything we do, we do for the love of farming. Farming is fundamental to provide enough healthy and affordable food for a rapidly growing population, while reducing environmental impacts. That’s why we are working with partners and experts to integrate sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We invest in a strong R&D pipeline, combining innovative thinking with practical action in the field. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture. In 2023, our division generated sales of €10.1 billion.

For more information, please visit www.agriculture.basf.com or our social media channels.

Application process

1. Application

You found the job you like on our website. Time to hit that ‘apply’-button and let us know who you are through the application form.

2. First encounter

We are intrigued by your application and call you immediately. At this point you can expect questions like: What motivates you? And what are your skills?

3. Interview

The call went great! So here you are, ready for your interview with HR and a hiring manager. We want to know more of your story and of course, you can ask about our story as well.

4. Contract

Welcome to our team. When can you start? So we can everything ready for your first day. You know, computer, paperwork, cake, balloons …

5. Onboarding

We welcome you with open arms and get you up and running. Including our eye-opening bootscamp, from the lab to the field.