Regulatory Expert

Ascenza is the crop Protection branch, a benchmark independent player in the off-patented South-European, Brazilian and Mexican markets, with a leading position in Iberia.

Mission: Responsible for portfolio registration and maintenance in Portugal, close follow-up of all EU and national guidances and legislation. Close contacts with National authorities and participation into the National Industry Association.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the product registration in her/his geographies directly or via consultancy.
• Prepare/manage the submission and monitor the evaluation of regulatory dossiers for the registration of plant protection products, ensuring compliance with national and European regulations (e.g., Regulation EC 1107/2009).
• Define together with the Global Regulatory Manager the registration strategy for its geographies.
• Acting as direct contact person with Ministry and or distributors and other registration services in the countries of his/her responsibility.
• Support and guarantee alignment of national consultants when applicable.
• Advise and support Global regulatory manager, Product safety department and business with critical information regarding the national laws, guidelines and regulations.
• Collaborate with Global Regulatory manager in setting and controlling product registration Budget.
• Ensure compliance of MSDS and Labels for product registered on the market.
• Follow-up of the competitor’s registration activity.
• Ensures database updating for his/her geographies.
• Ensure Anti poison center notification when applicable.
• Represents ASCENZA in the regulatory teams in the industry association when required.
• Participate actively in internal or external meetings, workshops, trainings.
• To provide technical support (and training, if necessary) to other team members, promoting good regulatory practices.
• Is responsible of specific Projects eventually assigned by the Global Regulatory Manager.

The talent we're looking for:

• University education in agricultural sector, agronomic engineering, agricultural engineering, or equivalent areas (mandatory requirement).
• Graduation on Plant Protection field to comply with the National dossier submission requirements to act on behalf of the company (plus).
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in plant protection products registrations in country/region.
• Knowledge of Regulation (EC) 1107/2009.
• Knowledge of Regulation for Plant Protection Product Norms (EU and national level).
• Professional proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

What we have to offer:

• Integration into an enthusiastic and collaborative team.
• Compensation and benefits based on position and experience.

If you think this could be the next step in your career, send us your application!

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