Regulatory Affairs & Risk Assessment Manager - Agrochemical Sector (Maternity Cover)
Contract: Maternity substitution - 8/9 months
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Remote / Home office, anywhere in Europe
Workload: 60% (part-time)
About the Role
We are looking for a Regulatory Affairs & Risk Assessment Manager specialized in the agrochemical sector to support our Regulatory Affairs team during a maternity leave. The role focuses on regulatory submissions, risk assessments, and project management for agrochemical registrations in the EU.
This is a hands-on position requiring both technical expertise and project coordination skills, working closely with Contract Research Organizations (CROs), internal stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.
Key Responsibilities
1 Perform Data Gap Analysis and Preliminary Risk Assessment
2 Draft Registration Report (dRR) - Parts A and B
* Coordinate and deliver regulatory projects for pesticide registration on time, within budget, and within defined scope.
* Request and coordinate quotations from CROs for activities such as analytical methods, toxicology of non-target organisms, metabolism and residues, environmental fate, and ecotoxicology-ensuring critical aspects are addressed when contracting studies or services.
* Contract and monitor CRO studies and dossier writing to ensure quality, compliance, and alignment with project objectives.
* Draft Registration Report (dRR) - Part C and Draft Labels
* Prepare documentation mainly for EU submissions.
* Adapt dRR sections between different evaluation zones across EU and UK.
* Coordinate and reply to authority requests during product evaluations.
* Project and Risk Assessment Management
* Manage project feasibility, timelines, and scope adjustments as needed.
* Oversee budgets: forecasting, actuals, and invoice tracking.
* Report progress, escalate relevant issues, and highlight regulatory risks when necessary.
* Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including CROs and colleagues across departments (Country Regulatory Managers, Marketing, R&D, Compliance, etc.).
Desired Profile
* Proven experience in regulatory affairs within the agrochemical sector (plant protection products / pesticides).
* Strong knowledge of EU submission processes.
* Skilled in coordinating CROs and managing regulatory studies.
* Strong analytical mindset with problem-solving and solution-oriented approach.
* High integrity, transparency, and ability to maintain a professional balance when working on behalf of clients.
* Comfortable working remotely and independently.
What's in it for You
This role offers the chance to directly contribute to the registration of innovative agrochemical solutions across Europe, with your expertise ensuring compliance and accelerating product availability. You'll have a real impact on sustainable agriculture and global food security.
You'll be exposed to diverse regulatory dossiers, CRO collaborations, and risk assessments, allowing you to shape strategies and strengthen your reputation in a highly specialized field.
As an 8-9 month maternity cover, the position offers high visibility across departments and the opportunity to broaden your skills in project management, risk assessment, and EU submissions-valuable stepping stones toward future senior roles.
The role is part-time and fully remote, offering flexibility to balance professional and personal life while collaborating with international teams in a solution-driven culture.
Finally, you will gain experience within a global agrochemical player with strong R&D and regulatory presence-combining the scale of international operations with the ability to make a personal impact and boost your CV in a strategic industry.
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