EU Regulatory Manager Seeds & Traits

Agriculture plays a fundamental role in fulfilling many of humanity’s basic needs: food, feed, energy. To support growers and those who take care of our environment, BASF develops innovative solutions for farming, pest control and landscape management - so that we can effectively contribute to improving people’s lives and business’ demands. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for sustainable agriculture at the Innovation Center of BASF Belgium Coordination Center CommV in Gent, Belgium.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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 an EU level with the aim to develop regulatory policies and frameworks within the EU. You establish an effective working relationship with government authorities.
This position can be performed from either our offices in Ghent or in Brussels.

Your responsibilities:

• You support the local submission strategy and assist in the compilation of regulatory dossiers for seeds & traits products.
• You support regulatory strategies (timelines, resources, data requirements, order of operations…) to achieve EU registration of seeds & traits products.
• In doing so, you take 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.
• Furthermore, you assist in the compilation of regulatory dossier submissions for EU EFSA and coördinate 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 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 have a PhD or Master’s degree in the agricultural field (or related scientific discipline) with a first experience in a role relevant to the understanding of Seeds & Traits dossiers.
• You have excellent project management and organizational skills.
• You are analytical and bring the necessary writing skills.
• Additionally, you have excellent communication abilities. Focusing on concise summarization of technical material, reporting on developments and negotiation with government personnel.
• You are fluent in English. A good working knowledge of one additional language spoken in the EU is highly preferred.

BENEFITS

• Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team.
• Competitive compensation including attractive benefits as well as excellent career opportunities in an international company.

ABOUT US

We are the world’s leading chemical company because we offer intelligent solutions for our customers and for a sustainable future. We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to advance.

Do you have any questions about the application process or the job?
Iris(Talent acquisition)
Phone: +49 30 2005-59071

At BASF, the chemistry is right. Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.
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