Country Regulatory Manager, Plant Protection (DACH Region) - #2755704

Country Regulatory Manager – DACh

Location: Home Based in Germany

Our client, an international crop protection company, is looking for an experienced Country Regulatory Manager to take ownership of plant protection product registrations across the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland). This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining hands‑on dossier work with strategic coordination, and who wants to directly influence which products reach farmers and when.

You will join a collaborative, international regulatory team and become the primary contact for national authorisations and applications for plant protection products in the DACH region. If you are looking for more autonomy, broader scope and the chance to see the impact of your regulatory decisions in the field, this position will be very attractive.

This role gives you genuine ownership of a clearly defined regional portfolio: you coordinate dossiers and submissions for plant protection products in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, which means you are not just “supporting” a process but actively steering which products are registered, when and under what conditions. That translates into a clear professional benefit, as your work directly shapes market access and product availability in three strategically important markets, giving you tangible results to point to in your career.

You will also be embedded in a strong, multidisciplinary regulatory and scientific network, working closely with internal experts and external partners such as authorities, institutes and CROs. This depth of collaboration allows you to broaden your expertise beyond basic dossier assembly, gain exposure to risk assessment, study planning and regulatory strategy, and ultimately build a more rounded regulatory profile that will keep your career options wide open across the agrochemical sector.

Finally, the company’s growth strategy in Europe, and particularly its commitment to strengthening its footprint in the DACH region, creates a real platform for development. As the regional organisation and portfolio expand, new responsibilities and projects naturally follow. For you, that means the opportunity to progress into broader regional roles, deepen your specialism in certain regulatory areas, or become a key point of reference for national authorities and internal stakeholders, all within a business that is actively investing in its European regulatory capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation and submission of dossiers for plant protection products in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in line with Regulation (EC) 1107/2009 and relevant national legislation
• Work closely with the wider regulatory team and external consultants to develop and implement regulatory strategies for the DACH region and ensure timely submissions
• Act as a key point of contact for regulatory authorities, institutes, CROs and laboratories to support product registrations and portfolio development in the region
• Support the planning, prioritisation and contracting of regulatory studies aligned with regional project priorities and budgets
• Prepare and maintain prioritisation lists of registration activities for the DACH markets in collaboration with key internal stakeholders
• Coordinate and track progress of regulatory activities for the assigned portfolio, including response to authority questions and management of post‑registration obligations
• Manage and monitor budgets associated with registration projects and related regulatory activities
• Monitor changes in national and EU legislation affecting active substances and plant protection products relevant to the DACH markets
• Collaborate with local sales and marketing teams to provide regulatory input for launch planning, labelling, portfolio decisions and lifecycle management
  
  

Key Requirements

• University degree in agronomy, biology, chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline
• Solid understanding of plant protection products and Regulation (EC) 1107/2009, including related national frameworks
• Experience in regulatory affairs for plant protection products, or a closely related domain (e.g. risk assessment, dossier preparation, registration support)
• Prior interaction with regulatory or competent authorities is a strong advantage
• Experience in risk assessment, registration reports or coordination of regulatory studies is beneficial
• Very good written and spoken English; German language skills are a strong asset, other European languages are advantageous
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage complex topics and prioritise workloads across multiple projects and countries
• Comfortable working in a multicultural, cross‑functional environment with colleagues and partners across the DACH region and beyond
• Self‑motivated, proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a wider international team
  
  

Additional Information

This role is focused on the DACH region, with primary responsibility for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The working environment is international and collaborative, with close links between regulatory, R&D, portfolio management and commercial teams. You will be joining a business that is actively expanding its European presence and consolidating its position in these core markets, which creates ongoing opportunities for professional growth and increasing responsibility.

The company offers structured development and exposure to a broad range of products and regulatory challenges across the DACH region. You can expect to see the direct impact of your work on national authorisations, market access and product launches, while contributing to more efficient and sustainable crop protection solutions for farmers.

• Location: Germany (with regional responsibility for the DACH region: Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
• Working model: Remote / flexible, depending on candidate location and business needs
• Salary range: Competitive package with a base salary up to approximately €80,000 per year, depending on experience, plus benefits
  
  

If you would like to discuss the position in more detail, please submit your CV in English and I will contact you confidentially to explore whether this could be a good fit.

I am a leading Regulatory Affairs recruiter in Europe with a distinguished track record of placing candidates with top companies and consultancies in the Agrochemicals and associated sectors. Even if this particular opportunity isn’t the perfect fit, we may have other exciting roles that align with your expertise – so don’t hesitate to get in touch!

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