Job Description
What makes Life Scientific stand out? At Life Scientific, we're doing things differently, very differently. We're not just participating; we're transforming the industry. We've disrupted a $250 billion market and are on a mission to become the world's most successful crop protection innovator. It's no easy task, but it's worth it! How will we achieve it? Well, we won't do it by doing what everyone else is doing. We'll make it happen by driving innovation into everything we do, by pioneering, and by creating through our people, technology and process, at every level. In partnership with InVivo, the largest co-operative group in Europe, Life Scientific is embarking on a ground-breaking journey globally. What's our goal? We're an R&D crop protection company driven by an extraordinary ambition - we aim to be the ultimate innovators in our field and deliver high quality choices to farmers and play a pivotal role in global food production. What's our spirit? We are an intensely human company. Our spirit is a mix of shared leadership and fun, fostering an environment where collaboration and enjoyment go hand in hand. No one here is interested in micromanaging, we have clear goals and we let people get after them, in their own way. We don’t want to be some soulless multinational, we want to create a place where we can do our best work. It won’t be perfect, and it won’t always be easy .. but it will be worth it! What sets us apart from others? Our exceptional speed and collaborative teamwork. Our top-notch R&D talents and Supply Chain specialists collaborate seamlessly to swiftly bring our innovative products to market, leveraging global sourcing and delivering directly to meet customer needs. Our competitive advantage is based on being first to market. Our fully integrated R&D team of laboratory and regulatory scientists work seamlessly together to ensure the best possible outcomes in the shortest possible timeframes. Our Supply Chain team manage a virtual, global supply chain, sourcing active ingredients from China and India and outsourcing manufacturing to toll formulation partners in Europe and delivering finished product direct to distributor and co-operative customers in key EU markets. Our success to date has enabled us to build an impressive portfolio across key EUR markets, including many first to market products. Regulatory expertise has been core to this success. Why this role? Given the ongoing growth of our product portfolio and the continual defence of existing product authorisations through the renewal process, we have exciting opportunities in our Regulatory team for scientists who wish to put their knowledge and training to use in a science based, commercial R&D environment. Are you ready to innovate? To ensure our continued success in Europe, we are looking to recruit ambitious, talented regulatory professionals who are seeking opportunities to put their expertise to work in a stimulating, high-growth business where regulatory really matters. What the Role involves Management of a portfolio of plant protection products Preparation, review and approval of regulatory submissions. For your portfolio of products, you will: Develop the regulatory strategy to support registration and/or renewal. Collaborate with colleagues across the business and in external companies (e.g. task forces) to identify data requirements for product registration/renewal. Manage project costs and timelines to ensure delivery on time, within budget. Report on project progress. Monitor the progress of the evaluation and ensure all regulatory queries are addressed in a timely fashion. Be subject matter expert (SME) on the legislation and guidelines in the territory / territories which you are assigned to work in. Embrace the culture of Life Scientific in building strong partnerships inside the business as well as with regulatory authorities, consultants, CROs and test facilities. Mentoring junior members of the regulatory team. What we expect Excellent academic record in a relevant scientific subject. A degree is essential, with a masters or PhD being an advantage. A minimum of 3 years of experience in the registration of plant protection products in the EU. Strong knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks, including Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 and related guidance documents. Ability to present clear and concise written arguments to support a specific regulatory or scientific position on a topic. Excellent attention to detail is essential for this role. Excellent project management & organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and work in an environment with shifting priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise with regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Written and spoken English must be of a very high standard (C2 on the CEFR). What do we offer? We offer roles with purpose, that contribute to something bigger globally that matters - food security. Of course, we also offer competitive salary and benefits packages including 24 days annual leave, discretionary bonus scheme, excellent private healthcare, pension scheme, paid leaves, life insurance & income protection, flexible working arrangements, hybrid working model, educational support plus additional time off for exams, on-site parking, pay-day lunches, travel benefits and more. Oh and a pretty sound team of co-workers! How to apply If you’re excited by what you’ve seen here & think you have the skills we’re looking for, we’d be delighted to hear from you ... #J-18808-Ljbffr