Regulatory Lead

ROLE PURPOSE

• Lead the regulatory strategy and execution for all crop protection biological biocidal bio-stimulant and fertilizer products in Turkey ensuring that registrations are maintained and new product launches comply with national legislation.
• Manage the regulatory team and serve as the primary interface between the company and Turkish competent authorities.
• Ensure registration excellence in alignment with AMEA and Turkey portfolio strategy.
• Provide regulatory expertise and foresight that maximizes business opportunities and protects the License to Operate (LTO).
• Drive lobbying and advocacy activities with MoA NGOs trade bodies and government stakeholders.
• Deliver AMEA regulatory standards processes and budgeting within the country.
• Lead develop and govern the Turkey Regulatory team.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop and execute the annual country registration plan (CP Biologicals Biocidal Bio stimulants Fertilizer and Seeds) aligned with AMEA and Turkey portfolio strategy.
• Provide and manage the AMEA-agreed regulatory budget plan for Turkey.
• Ensure all registration projects are included in the regulatory plan with clear prioritization in cooperation with the CPD PjM and Marketing Team.
• Execute registrations according to scheduled timelines and provide monthly regulatory reports to the Commercial Unit.
• Ensure compliance of all registration and LTO activities with national legislation and Syngenta standards.
• Lead lobbying and advocacy activities; build and maintain relationships with MoA Registration Committee governmental bodies and industry associations.
• Coordinate product defense strategy related to patent infringement counterfeit and smuggling products.
• Ensure correct regulatory documentation labelling MSDS updates and Trackwise/Veeva Vault inputs.
• Provide regulatory expertise and foresight to TR CPD Marketing Sales and Supply functions.
• Lead coach and develop Regulatory team members; ensure team capability and capacity meet AMEA regulatory standards.
• Participate in Pre-S&OP/S&OP teams and Compliance and Risk Management activities.
• Ensure stewardship measures are in place for safe and sustainable use of products.

Qualifications :

KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITIES

Critical knowledge

• University degree in Agriculture Chemistry Biology or related life science field; MSc or PhD preferred.
• Deep knowledge of Turkish pesticide registration legislation (PPP Biocides Fertilizers) and MoA regulatory procedures.
• Upper-level English language skills; strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in regulatory management systems (e.g. Veeva Vault Trackwise) and MS Office.

Critical experience

• Minimum 7 years of regulatory affairs experience in crop protection or related agrochemical industry.
• Proven track record of successful product registrations in Turkey.
• Experience in government relations lobbying and advocacy.
• Experience managing and developing a regulatory team.
• Familiarity with AME regulatory frameworks and Syngenta regulatory processes is an advantage.

Critical technical and professional capabilities

• Strategic thinking: ability to translate regulatory risk into business impact and develop country regulatory strategy.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills with authorities and industry associations.
• Foresight on new legislative and scientific trends; proactive issue identification and escalation.
• Project management: ability to manage multiple registration projects simultaneously to time and quality.
• Flexibility in work and willingness to travel within Turkey (Ankaraİzmir) and occasionally internationally.
• Coaching and mentoring capability to develop team members.

Critical Leadership capabilities

• Communicates inspirationally gains commitment of key stakeholders and aligns team to company strategy.
• Manages Performance to ensure high standards plans organizes and monitors delivery; adapts to a changing environment.
• Develops self and others coaches team members provides feedback and supports growth.
• Focuses energy on must-wins makes tough decisions and drives results in a complex regulatory environment.

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS & KEY CHALLENGES

Critical success factors & key challenges

• Demonstrate efficient advocacy and lobbying to influence key decision makers and protect Syngentas LTO.
• Deliver the annual registration plan on time and within budget.
• Build and maintain a high-performing capable regulatory team in Turkey.
• Establish strong partnerships with internal stakeholders (Business R&D Supply) and external authorities.

Additional information

• Regular travel between Ankara and İzmir (23 times per month).
• Occasional travel within the SEE Territory for alignment meetings.
• Open office and cross-functional team environment.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time