Regulatory Manager UK and Ireland Crop Protection

We're looking for an experienced Regulatory Manager to lead registration and re-registration activities for a portfolio of Syngenta crop protection products across the UK and Ireland. Reporting to the Head of CP Regulatory UK & Ireland, you'll own regulatory strategy for your assigned portfolio, engage directly with national authorities, and play an active role in shaping the future of our CP business in both markets.,

• Plan, achieve, maintain, and defend product approvals/registrations with UK CRD/HSE and Irish DAFM/PCS
• Prepare and submit applications covering new products, label extensions, mutual recognitions, and renewals
• Manage regulatory strategy and portfolio planning, translating commercial priorities into clear regulatory plans
• Stay ahead of UK and Irish regulatory developments - policy changes, guidance updates, and dynamic alignment implications
• Engage with regulatory authorities and represent Syngenta on technical and policy matters, including through industry associations
• Support active substance advocacy at national level
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to the Regulatory Specialist in the team
• Maintain accurate product records in Syngenta's databases
  
  Solid regulatory experience with EU Regulation 1107/2009 or equivalent
• Proven track record managing registration submissions end-to-end - strategy, dossier preparation, authority interaction, and approval
• Experience working to business-critical deadlines across multiple projects
• Prior experience in UK and/or Irish regulatory environment strongly preferred; deep EU Member State experience with a willingness to build UK/IE knowledge is also considered
Education & Knowledge
• Degree in Science, Agronomy, Chemistry, Biology, or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of UK GB PPP Regulation and/or EU Regulation 1107/2009. Knowledge in at least one product safety discipline (toxicology, ecotoxicology, environmental fate, or residues) is a plus
• Strong scientific writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Fluent English (native or near-native), including scientific and regulatory terminology
Skills & Approach
• Comfortable managing complex stakeholder relationships, including regulatory authority negotiations
• Strategic thinker who can also work at the technical detail level
• Curious, open to new approaches, and willing to drive process improvement
• Collaborative team player with high attention to detail