Regulatory Manager & Stewardship Coordinator

Bayer Türk Kimya Sanayii Ltd Şti

• BS or MS in agronomy, biology or chemistry (Agronomy is preferable). 
• Good level of knowledge of relevant regulations and requirements for submission of registration applications and other regulatory dossiers (min experience of 3 years).
• A basic understanding of all regulatory relevant scientific subjects.
• Good level of knowledge and understanding in agronomic industry business and competitive landscape. 
• Developed written and oral communication skills. 
• Excellent communication skills to create and foster cross functional partnerships to drive and provide holistic view of stewardship projects
• Experience in stewardship projects is required

Job Description

• Direct and co-ordinate the evaluation and submission of all necessary regulatory data in order to gain and maintain product authorizations for Bayer products in Turkey at a timely manner with moderate autonomy
• Give guidance and provide appropriate recommendations to the relevant regional and county teams, to secure timely products testing and registration 
• Communicate progress against key milestones for all applications and inform about key regulatory and policy developments to EMEA RA and business teams
• Monitor changing national requirements for Bayer portfolio(s) and define country-specific strategies in support of EMEA RS deliverables while accommodating the changing requirements
• Maintain and strengthen networks with local authorities, trade associations and scientists to support BCS strategies. Actively contribute to outreach for policy, risk assessment and scientific matters. Be the primary interface of BCS regulatory organization with local regulators and officials dealing with regulatory matters
• Represent BCS at relevant local industry associations and ensure BCS priorities are well defended in these settings
• Ensure regional and global regulatory priorities and deliverables are well understood and respected during cross functional collaborations at local level. 
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in science, relevant legislation and guidelines at national level and ensure the information is shared with regional and global teams when relevant. 
• Develop close working relationship between global and regional RS teams as well as country Field Solutions, Market development, Marketing and commercial teams by providing advice on regulatory requirements, solutions and timescales. 
• Maintain an awareness of the critical issues for the assigned products and keep the business informed as required
• Ensure regulatory compliance throughout the life cycle of Bayer’s products by taking active role in stewardship initiatives
• Be the in country primary contact and coordinator for Stewardship related matters covering the entire Bayer product portfolios (Seeds and Vegetables, Ag Chem (CP and SAS) and Ag Biotech). Make sure that adherence to country specific and internal stewardship standards is ensured in coordination with cluster Regulatory Science Stewardship Manager and EMEA Regulatory Stewardship and scientific affairs team.