Regulatory Affairs Project Manager – Plant Protection

Location: Turbigo

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is seeking an experienced Plant Protection Regulatory Affairs professional to join us as a Project Manager in Southern Europe. This is a great opportunity to join a global consultancy with a strong track record of advising clients in the chemical sector, with a focus on agrochemicals, biocides and REACH, to help them navigate the complexities of the EU regulatory environment.

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ERM has enduring values and our colleagues take accountabilities, are client focused, and collaborate with colleagues across geographies. If you share our values, believe in sustainability and are motivated by opportunities to work with colleagues of the highest calibre on challenging projects, ERM is the ideal employer for you.
We offer great opportunities for both early career and experienced professionals to work in a collaborative environment and we provide structured trainings and internal workshops to continue to support our consultant’s professional development as we continue to expand our team in the areas of toxicology, ecotoxicology, regulatory affairs, environmental fate and residues. ERM also offers flexible hybrid working.
Role Responsibilities
The Regulatory Affairs Project Manager works closely with clients to develop robust regulatory strategies to help ensure project success. He/she will manage all aspects of the regulatory process for active substances and formulations with a focus on biological control registrations.
Working closely with technical experts, he/she will conduct thorough regulatory reviews to ensure the highest quality. Other responsibilities include (not limited to):

Actively involved with the preparation of dossiers and coordinate projects, including setting up of projects, client liaison and on-time delivery of work to clients and meeting regulatory deadlines
Provide guidance on EU regulations specific to biological control agents (e.g., macroorganisms, microbial biopesticides, and natural products) and conventional plant protection products
Define actions and identify and utilize resources to achieve project tasks or objectives; ensure that projects are delivered on time and to budget, that deliverables meet quality standards and that goals are aligned to desired project results
Understand client’s desired outcomes and work collaboratively to ensure deliverables meet quality standards
Work closely with clients, representing ERM in client meetings and act as a focal point for selected key clients
Working with the wider crop protection team of experts to ensure client and regulatory deadlines are met
Provide client and internal team with support on plant protection product (PPP) regulations as required
Assist in the personal development of other members of the team, as appropriate
Contribute to the commercial growth of the business through actively participating in the wider business development activities such as client visits, conferences and expert groups relevant to expert area, as appropriate

Skills & Experience Requirements

Educated to degree level within chemical or other related disciplines such as biology, biochemistry or microbiology
Strong working knowledge of EU PPP regulations, including previous contact with national or EU regulatory bodies
Proven track record in agrochemical or biological control product registration
Experienced in the preparation of dossiers for plant protection substances, in particular biological controls
IUCLID experience and knowledge of regulatory agency portals would be advantageous
Industrial experience in the agrochemical industry would be beneficial
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment and across discipline
Strong commitment to delivering high quality work that exceeds clients’ expectations
Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols
Excellent communicator (written/verbal) with the ability to listen, organise and prioritise
Good, clear presentation skills would be beneficial
Excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to work well with others and passion to help others develop

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