Country Regulatory Manager

Country Regulatory Manager

Company: Syngenta Group Location: Portugal (Onsite) Industry: Agriculture Seniority: Senior Contract: Permanent

About Syngenta

Syngenta Crop Protection is a global leader in agricultural innovation, dedicated to safeguarding food security and promoting sustainable farming practices. We develop cutting-edge crop protection technologies that help farmers overcome challenges and maximize yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join us in revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest.

About the Role

Syngenta in Portugal is seeking a dedicated Country Regulatory Manager (CRM) to oversee the full registration lifecycle for our crop protection product portfolio. Reporting to the Regulatory Head Portugal, this hands-on role is crucial in bridging Syngenta's European regulatory strategy with national authorities in Portugal.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and submission of registration, re-registration, and extension applications for crop protection products in Portugal, ensuring compliance with EU and national requirements.
• Manage the evaluation follow-up process, responding to authority queries, coordinating internal expert input, and driving timelines to completion.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across product labels, databases, and registration records (including active substances, production sites, packaging, and co-formulants).
• Coordinate national-specific regulatory actions such as minor uses, emergency registrations, and label extensions.
• Provide regulatory guidance to the commercial business, advising on trends, portfolio risks, and competitive landscape changes in Portugal.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with national authorities (DGAV, DGE, DGS) and evaluation experts from the Ministries of Health, Agriculture, and Environment.
• Collaborate with European Regulatory and Submission teams, Product Safety, and country commercial colleagues to align priorities and achieve business objectives.
• Support the Field Force with regulatory guidance and serve as a specialist resource in assigned regulatory focus areas.

Requirements

• Degree in Agronomic Science or a relevant scientific discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, specifically for plant protection products.
• Solid understanding of EU and Portuguese regulatory frameworks for crop protection.
• Fluency in English (required) and Portuguese (expected). Additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to critically assess, read, and summarize complex scientific data.
• Proven stakeholder management skills, with experience navigating both internal teams and government authorities.
• A proactive mindset, capable of anticipating regulatory shifts and addressing potential issues.
• Strong organizational skills and a delivery-focused approach, with the ability to manage multiple dossiers and competing deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency with regulatory and standard office IT tools.

What We Offer

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours to support a healthy balance between personal and professional life.
• Hybrid Work Model: A hybrid approach with 2-3 days per week required at the office.
• Trust and Autonomy: An environment that fosters freedom, trust, and responsibility for team growth and potential.
• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive package including fixed salary, bonus, pension plan, accident and life insurance, health insurance, and meal allowance.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and career advancement.
• Continuous Learning: Access to training programs and platforms such as Degreed, LinkedIn Learning, and language courses.

Syngenta values regulatory expertise as a strategic contributor to the business. You will have the autonomy to manage your portfolio, the support of a strong European network, and the opportunity to shape how our products reach Portuguese farmers. Our office is located in Parque das Nações, Lisbon, with pleasant views of the River Tejo.