Technical Regulatory Manager - Pest Control

SUMMARY:

A specialist agrochemical manufacturer is seeking a strong Regulatory Manager to act as link between the business, clients and regulatory authorities.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Degree in Horticulture/ Plant Pathology/ Chemistry/ Entomology or a related field
• An AVCASA Certification in Crop Protection is essential
• Minimum 3 years’ technical experience in a similar industry, with 3 years’ experience in people management will be required
• Extensive experience dealing with the Act 36 Registrar, with working knowledge of registrations for highly regulated products, GHS regulations and other legislation that governs highly regulated products are non-negotiable for this role
• Must have meticulous attention to detail with excellent record keeping skills
• Proven knowledge of horticulture and best practices is important
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel

• Developing and maintaining regulatory standard operating procedures while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Training staff in regulatory policies and procedures to promote understanding and adherence.
• Establishing regulatory priorities, budgets, and resource allocations to optimize efficiency.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations, including proposed and final rules.
• Managing activities such as audits, regulatory agency inspections, and product recalls to ensure compliance.
• Participating in the development or implementation of clinical trial protocols to meet regulatory requirements.
• Directing the preparation and submission of regulatory agency applications, reports, or correspondence.
• Formulating or implementing regulatory affairs policies and procedures to enhance regulatory compliance.
• Providing regulatory guidance to departments or development project teams regarding product design, development, evaluation, or marketing.
• Communicating regulatory information to multiple departments and ensuring correct interpretation.
• Developing regulatory strategies and implementation plans for the submission of new products.
• Implementing or monitoring complaint processing systems to ensure timely resolution of investigations.
• Investigating product complaints and preparing documentation for submission to regulatory agencies.
• Monitoring emerging trends in industry regulations to anticipate potential impacts on business processes.
• Overseeing documentation efforts to ensure compliance with domestic and international regulations and standards.
• Representing the business before domestic or international regulatory authorities on major policy matters.
• Reviewing all regulatory agency submission materials for timeliness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Reviewing marketing literature or user manuals to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Contributing to the development or implementation of business unit strategic and operating plans.
• Establishing procedures or systems for publishing document submissions in hardcopy or electronic formats.
• Serving as the primary contact for providing reliable scientific information to the company and its customers.
• Developing relationships with regulatory authorities to analyze potential impacts of proposed environmental policy regulations.
• Monitoring regulatory affairs activities to ensure alignment with corporate sustainability or green initiatives.
• Monitoring regulatory affairs trends related to environmental issues.