Regulatory Specialist UK & Ireland

Job Description

We're looking for a Regulatory Specialist to manage the regulatory lifecycle for our Crop Protection portfolio across the UK and Republic of Ireland. Reporting to the Head of CP Regulatory UK & Ireland, you'll be the go-to person for submissions, compliance, and regulatory data - working closely with authorities, regional teams, and commercial colleagues.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities include, but are not limited to; 

Submissions & Registrations

• Prepare and submit regulatory packages to UK CRD/HSE and Irish DAFM/PCS - covering new products, label extensions, mutual recognitions, EAMUs and renewals applications
• Follow up on PPP processes (new registrations, re-approvals, minor registrations)
• Support supply chain regulatory needs including non significant formulation change submissions, new AI source registrations, formulation site changes, and packaging approvals

Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate label artwork peer reviews and label text production
• Manage SDS updates, PCN/UFI notifications, and digital label maintenance
• Handle co-formulant and packaging change submissions

Stakeholder & Data Management

• Build and maintain professional relationships with UK and Irish regulatory authorities
• Communicate with regional teams during product evaluations
• Maintain document storage, data accuracy in Veeva Vault, and support AgriGuide updates for GB, NI, and Ireland

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Support Portfolio Teams through active engagement with technical, marketing, and sales functions
• Contribute to competitor portfolio analysis and respond to regulatory queries from commercial teams

Qualifications and required experience:

• Background in registration procedures within crop protection or a related industry
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities and official bodies
• Experience with product labelling, SDS management, and regulatory compliance processes (desirable)
• Familiarity with country-specific regulatory legislation and processes
• Experience using and maintaining regulatory databases

Education & Skills

• Degree in Science, Agronomy, Chemistry, Biology, or a related discipline
• High attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation
• Ability to manage multiple submissions and deadlines simultaneously
• Confident communicating across all levels - from authority officials to internal commercial teams
• Proficient in English with knowledge of regulatory terminology
• Strong MS Office skills; comfortable learning new regulatory IT systems
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a small team

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.