Regional Regulatory Head, NA

UPL Limited (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) is a global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions, with annual revenue exceeding $6bn. We are a purpose-led company. Through OpenAg®, UPL is focused on accelerating progress for the food system. We are building a network that is reimagining sustainability, redefining the way an entire industry thinks and works – open to fresh ideas, innovation, and new answers as we strive towards our mission to make every single food product more sustainable. As one of the largest agriculture solutions companies worldwide, our robust portfolio consists of biologicals and traditional crop protection solutions with more than 14,000 registrations. We are present in more than 130 countries, represented by more than 10,000 colleagues globally. For more information about our integrated portfolio of solutions across the food value chain including seeds, post-harvest, as well as physical and digital services, please visit upl-ltd.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

 

 

Job Summary: UPL is looking for a Regional Regulatory Head for North America, to oversee all regulatory activities related to the registration, and compliance of crop protection products within the United States and Canada. The role involves ensuring that all products meet the regulatory requirements set forth by government agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the United States, Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agriculture, an understanding of the Crop Protection market, and proven experience of successful regulatory approvals and compliance management within United States and Canada.

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Strategy Development: Develop and implement regulatory strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory frameworks for United States and Canada. They analyze country regulations, guidelines, and policies related to the products and identify potential opportunities and challenges.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that all crop protection products meet regulatory requirements set forth by agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the United States and Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) in Canada.
• Internal Stakeholder Connect and Engagement: Work in collaboration with internal business and functional stakeholders, such as Commercial, R&D, marketing, and supply chain teams, to align regulatory strategies and facilitate the required registrations. Engage with external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, industry associations, and trade organizations, to fast-track regulations and represent the company's interests.
• Regulatory Policy Management: Staying abreast of changes in regulatory policies, guidelines, and legislation related to crop protection products, and providing strategic guidance to ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.
• Regulatory Submissions and Approvals: In alignment with the business strategic priorities, work with local and global Regulatory functional teams to manage the preparation, submission, and maintenance of regulatory dossiers in the region/countries. Drive digital transformation in alignment with global strategy for the adoption of RegulatoryOne. Interact with regulatory authorities, respond to queries, provide additional data when required, and facilitate the review and approval process.
• Regulatory Intelligence: Staying up to date with regulatory changes, guidelines, and emerging trends, monitor regulatory developments within the countries (U.S. & Canada) and assess their potential impact on product portfolio and pipeline , labelling, and other regulatory aspects.
• Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments for our product portfolio to ensure their safety and effectiveness in compliance with regional regulations. Along with the functional experts in the region and at global level evaluate toxicology, ecotoxicology, residue studies, and other relevant data to assess potential risks.
• Budgeting Management: Responsible for monitoring and adhering to company guidelines for producing individual sales targets, expenses, promotion, travel, and entertainment budgets.
• Customer Engagement: To drive growth for the business from a regulatory standpoint, engage with the customers and collaborate with their teams on product lifecycle strategies.
• Team Development: Provide guidance to internal and global teams regarding regional regulatory requirements, processes, and updates. Ensure that the teams are commercial focused and have a clear understanding of regulatory compliance and its implications. Develop a high-performance team and drive a culture of extreme ownership, accountability, meritocracy, and inclusiveness. Foster collab