Head of Global Regulatory Plant Health (m/f/d)

Department: Research and Development

Date: Sep 6, 2024

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FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company dedicated to helping growers optimize crop performance sustainably. When addressing tomorrow's challenges, we believe the status quo is not an option. FMC is committed to developing powerful solutions that are better for the planet than any that currently exists. Our innovative products integrate the best of synthetic and biological crop protection, plant health and nutrition, as well as precision agriculture technologies.

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For our European Innovation Site (EIC) in Hørsholm, Denmark we are looking for a

Head of Global Regulatory Plant Health (m/f/d)

You will join FMC as a key member of our Plant Health strategic leadership team, as you will be leading our global regulatory strategy for FMC’s fast-growing Portfolio of Biopesticides, Bio stimulants and Crop Nutrition ingredients.

In this role you will be responsible for defining, managing, and implementing the global regulatory strategy for FMC’s Plant Health active ingredients portfolio. Key to your success will be your collaboration with senior regulators, project managers, regulatory scientists, and country/regional regulatory affairs managers across FMC.

Responsibilities:

• Drive regulatory initiatives across geographies and product lines of projects directly linked to the success of the business such as product line expansion, growth, defense, sourcing, off-patent strategy, trade, and competitive intelligence
• Maintain external focus relating to opportunities and threats to key active ingredients and promote strategies in advance of competitive pressure
• Develop strategic plans for the protection of the assets using data protection, intellectual property and regulatory procedures
• Coordinate and identify data and studies required to support registrations
• Collaborate with legal and Intellectual Property teams providing regulatory leadership
• Support regional managers during meetings, projects and collaborations with local regulatory authorities
• Represent FMC in global biologicals industry associations and promote science based and pragmatic regulations for biopesticides and bio stimulants
• Effectively monitor industry and regulatory activities and assess impact on key compounds

Qualifications:

• MSc or Ph.D. degree in a regulatory science or related discipline (chemistry, toxicology, eco-toxicology, biochemistry or environmental science)
• Extensive experience in global regulatory roles within the biological and/or plant protection industry
• Demonstrated ability to apply scientific knowledge to regulatory related solutions
• Previous experience in dealing with regulatory authorities and policymakers around biopesticide and bio stimulant regulations

• Substantial stakeholder management experience is critical
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize data and develop recommendations
• Demonstrate sound judgment, planning, project management and organizational skills
• Written and verbal English skills required

If you are convinced that you can make a difference in this position and share our commitment to diversity, collaboration, and quality, we look forward to receiving your application.

With approximately 6’500 employees at more than 100 sites worldwide, FMC is a globally diverse organization that offers its employees varied and fulfilling career opportunities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.