Regulatory Manager UK and Ireland Crop Protection

Job Description

We're looking for an experienced Regulatory Manager to lead registration and re-registration activities for a portfolio of Syngenta crop protection products across the UK and Ireland. Reporting to the Head of CP Regulatory UK & Ireland, you'll own regulatory strategy for your assigned portfolio, engage directly with national authorities, and play an active role in shaping the future of our CP business in both markets.

This is a high-autonomy role with real influence - from authority submissions to cross-functional commercial planning and industry advocacy.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities include, but are not limited to; 

• Plan, achieve, maintain, and defend product approvals/registrations with UK CRD/HSE and Irish DAFM/PCS
• Prepare and submit applications covering new products, label extensions, mutual recognitions, and renewals
• Manage regulatory strategy and portfolio planning, translating commercial priorities into clear regulatory plans
• Stay ahead of UK and Irish regulatory developments - policy changes, guidance updates, and dynamic alignment implications
• Engage with regulatory authorities and represent Syngenta on technical and policy matters, including through industry associations
• Support active substance advocacy at national level
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to the Regulatory Specialist in the team
• Maintain accurate product records in Syngenta's databases

Qualifications and required experience:

• Solid regulatory experience with EU Regulation 1107/2009 or equivalent
• Proven track record managing registration submissions end-to-end - strategy, dossier preparation, authority interaction, and approval
• Experience working to business-critical deadlines across multiple projects
• Prior experience in UK and/or Irish regulatory environment strongly preferred; deep EU Member State experience with a willingness to build UK/IE knowledge is also considered

Education & Knowledge

• Degree in Science, Agronomy, Chemistry, Biology, or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of UK GB PPP Regulation and/or EU Regulation 1107/2009. Knowledge in at least one product safety discipline (toxicology, ecotoxicology, environmental fate, or residues) is a plus
• Strong scientific writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Fluent English (native or near-native), including scientific and regulatory terminology

Skills & Approach

• Comfortable managing complex stakeholder relationships, including regulatory authority negotiations
• Strategic thinker who can also work at the technical detail level
• Curious, open to new approaches, and willing to drive process improvement
• Collaborative team player with high attention to detail

Additional Information

Syngenta’s site at Cambridge is the location for the commercial operations of Syngenta's Crop Protection, Seeds, Flowers and Lawn & Garden businesses in the UK and Ireland. Activities include sales, marketing, technical support, customer support, HR, Finance and administration functions.  

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance. 
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.   
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.