Regulatory Project Manager

Location:  Cologne – Germany

Job ID:  29630

ADAMA – The Difference

ADAMA Deutschland is part of ADAMA group, worldwide leader in manufacturing and distributing of agro-chemical products (crop protection - herbicides, insecticides, fungicides).

At ADAMA, you can enjoy the benefits of a company that empowers its people allowing for fast and efficient decision-making whilst providing sufficient processes to ensure good governance. This culture and way of working, combines the benefits of smaller dynamic company with the commercial aspirations of the larger companies.

The uniqueness and success of ADAMA stems from both, the open and honest culture, and its unique, sustainable, hybrid portfolio. ADAMA is able to exploit the benefits of an industry leading portfolio with over 200 active ingredients, and to integrate new technologies to develop new product concepts, unique for the market and truly value adding for the grower. If you are looking for a company with a commitment for continued investment in its future, empowerment and great career opportunities, then ADAMA is the company for you. 

What You Can Expect

As a member of the European Regulatory Affairs Team you are reporting to the country regulatory affairs manager. Your responsibilities are:

• Preparation and in time submission of registration dossiers to competent authorities in Germany and Austria in compliance with the local and European requirements.
• Full responsibility of an assigned product portfolio to ensure its regulatory compliance and maintenance.
• Close cooperation with other business units to maximize the business output of registration projects.
• Provide support to other EU countries, when needed.
• Represent ADAMA in front of authorities, industry associations (e.g. IVA), and external stakeholder (e.g, growers associations).
• Project management with local, zonal and European responsibilities. Identify registration requirements to obtain / maintain authorisations of formulated products. Contribution to decision-making about registration strategies according to business priorities, by identifying risks, local / zonal requirements. Communication with relevant internal and external stakeholder. Review of dossiers considering EU requirements and accepted refinement options in the different EU countries (not dossier writing). Review of Preliminary Risk Assessment.
• Possibilities to lead working groups related to regulatory topics (e.g. biologicals).

What We Expect

• At least bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Agronomy, Biology, Environmental sciences, Toxicology, Chemistry or equivalent
• Experience of minimum four years in registration and regulatory affairs of Plant Protection Products in the EU
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Experience in project management.
• Teamwork abilities, open to change. Effective communication.
• Analytical and strategic thinking with problem-solving attitude
• Knowledge of regulations impacting product authorizations (e.g. REACH, CLP) is an added value.
• Knowledge of fertilizer and biostimulants (EU & national) regulations is an added value.
• Native German speaker. Fluent English (written and spoken) is a must. Any other European language an added value.

We offer 

Responsibility from day one in a challenging environment as part of a strong, collaborative and highly engaged multinational team. Close contact to the different departments across the region ranging from R&D to development, supply-chain and marketing.

Competitive and dynamic environment including attractive career opportunities in an international company.