Country Regulatory Manager (M/W)

The job holder is responsible for approval of consumer products in her/his country(ies), in close collaboration with the European Regulatory Managers, marketing colleagues and technical experts at national level.

The Job holder should have a very good overview of EU pesticide and/or biocide and/or fertilising products regulations and laws, and an in-depth understanding and follow‑up of the regulatory environment and developments within Germany, Austria and Switzerland, with sensitive inter‑personal skills to persuade internal and external stakeholders.

• Preparing and submission of new products dossiers, label extensions for Italy/Iberia for the consumer businesses.
• Management of all inquiries and tasks during and after approval of Italian/Iberian products.
• Constant review of all existing registrations and initiation of renewals.
• Responsible for all regulatory aspects of the consumer product labels to ensure they comply with all legal requirements.
• Lobbying and interacting with the regulatory authorities in Italy/Iberia.
• Being actively involved in the appropriate industrial associations to ensure that the business is fully informed of ongoing regulatory issues that may affect the business.
• Representing the interest of SBM in local industry associations and local working groups.

• Provide registration support to the sales and marketing team to deliver agreed EBIT and sales objectives within the strategic framework of consumer in Italy.
• Ensure dossiers are prepared and submitted to meet local data requirements and agreed timelines with the businesses to provide high predictability of registration success and market launch.
• Support effective new product launches by minimising time to peak sales.
• Contribute to new product development in consumer.
• Ensure defence of SBM interest within the appropriate Italian industry associations and by interacting directly with the authorities.
• Provide suggestions and ideas to the business for new projects, packaging, label extensions, etc. to improve the sustainability of our portfolio and reduce human and/or environmental risk.

• Interaction at the local level within industry associations and/or direct contact with government/MEP officials.
• Interaction with authorities that are responsible for evaluation and approval of the consumer products.
• Work with SBM business and marketing colleagues within the country to ensure an effective portfolio in each country.
• Key link to European Product Development and Regulatory Affairs Team on product registration matters.

This list is not exhaustive.

• Knowledge on the Biocidal Products Regulation 528/2012/EC.
• Knowledge on the Plant Protection Products Regulation 1107/2009/EC.
• Knowledge on the Fertilising Regulation 2019/1009/EC.

• Master’s degree or PhD in Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science or equivalent.
• At least 3-5 years working in a regulated environment e.g. pesticides, biocides or fertilisers.

• Full‑time contract.
• Hybrid working model: 3 days in the Milan office and 2 days from home (after successful onboarding).
• Health insurance and private pension plan.
• Meal vouchers.