Regulatory Affairs specialistBASF

In the Philippines, BASF has been supporting manufacturers from various industries since 1963. Today, BASF is a leading supplier of chemicals for industries, including Construction and Coatings, Automotive, Nutrition & Health, Home & Personal Care, a In the Philippines, BASF has been supporting manufacturers from various industries since 1963. Today, BASF is a leading supplier of chemicals for industries, including Construction and Coatings, Automotive, Nutrition & Health, Home & Personal Care, and Agriculture. BASF also operates an Agricultural Research Station in the country which conducts research, laboratory studies and field testing of novel technologies. In 2021, BASF posted sales to customers in the Philippines of approximately 105 million and employed 87 people as of the end of the year. Further information is available at . Objective of the Position: To support the Registration and Regulatory Affairs Manager in creating a sustainable and long-term product stewardship program for crop protection and address regulatory compliance issues by ensuring availability of valid licenses and product registrations. Main Areas of Responsibilities: Ensure that Licenses-to-Operate (LTOs) and Certificates of Product Registrations (CPRs) are renewed and received on or before the date of validity to eliminate the disruption in sales and marketing activities and are properly and securely archived. Ensure submission of label expansions/extensions to support business growth by identifying future opportunities from existing products that can be registered in new crops or uses reducing the existence of off-label usage by filing the necessary label expansions managing bio-efficacy trials that are required during label expansions and securing the approval of label expansion projects in the agreed realistic timeline. Create and ensure implementation of a long-term and sustainable stewardship program across all crop protection products by supporting regional and global product stewardship initiatives and engaging regulatory agencies (Fertilizers and Pesticide Authority and Food and Drug Administration) in the dissemination of product stewardship programs. Support the Registration and Regulatory Affairs Manager in addressing potential label compliance issues in all crop protection products by proactively identifying and resolving possible compliance issues together with the local sales team, and regional and global regulatory teams. Provides regular market intelligence on new product registrations, label expansions and off patents of key competitors. Support the Registration and Regulatory Affairs Manager in providing expert advice and assistance to the Agro-Research Station on their Experimental User Permit (EUP) submissions, and license-renewal of the Shipment Hub by liaising with regulatory agencies (i.e., FPA, FDA, BAFS and BPI). Act as an alternate company representative to external meetings/fora particularly in the Technical & Regulatory (T&R), and Environmental Science Committees of Crop Life Philippines (CLP). Maintain updated regulatory information in business unit databases. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, and Agriculture with Major in Entomology, Plant Pathology, Agronomy-Weed Science, Pharmacy or Biotechnology. At least 3-5 years combined experience in country registration management/crop biology trials set-up (design, analysis), agronomy, horticultural field experience or pesticide regulatory affairs. Experience is the pharmaceutical industry will also be considered. Knowledgeable of science-based principles and practices, registration requirements and guidelines, agricultural experiment/trial set-up and statistical analysis and sample management. With strong planning, project management and influencing skills. Possess good organizational skills, a proactive mindset, and ability to multitask and prioritize work. Possesses very good communication skills, written and verbal. Proficient in Windows and MS Office Applications. Demonstrate high level of energy and maintain stable performance under pressure. Demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and integrity at work. Proactive, can work independently and in teams.
Monster

Philippines
Permanent
Full-time