Regional Regulatory Manager

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.

Summary: The Regional Regulatory Manager is responsible for the registrations and marketability of assigned product lines. Reporting to Country Regional Lead, the Regional Regulatory Manager is responsible for the professional interaction with the US EPA, state and/or local regulatory authorities, trade associations, grower groups, customers and industrial partners, and competitors as required by job function.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plan and coordinate registration activities, maintain and defend UPL brand products as assigned.

• Represent UPL in key industry groups and influence outcomes on key issues to benefit both the industry and UPL.

• Develop and maintain vital relationships by interacting with regulatory agencies, trade organizations, grower groups, industry task forces, and trade associations to effectively communicate the Company’s regulatory concerns and objectives.

• Work closely regulatory personnel as well as provide regulatory advice and strategic support to management, R&D technical personnel, sales, and marketing teams.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory standards and record-keeping requirements are met.

• Review and approve assigned product labeling and work with supply chain to ensure compliant distribution where desired.

• Maintain organized databases where regulatory information is stored and used.

• Assists Regional Regulatory head with data compensation and budgeting activities.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Ideal candidate will possess at least a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (ideally within a scientific discipline) with approximately 5 years’ experience as a federal Regulatory Manager working with EPA.

• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment and work individually to accomplish tasks.

• Highly developed written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectively within a highly matrixed organization and regulated business environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to multitask and demonstrated organizational skills

UPL COMPETENCIES:

Adaptability & Resilience: Recognizes and is open to changing circumstances and alters behavior and scales up as necessary; increases personal awareness and appreciation of individual and cultural differences to create an open, inclusive, and accepting workplace.

Entrepreneurial Mindset: Has a creative mindset and ability to think holistically, takes calculated risks and maximizes opportunities.

Results Orientations: Takes action, pursues goals with persistence and achieves results; communicates goals and vision to the team to drive enthusiasm and ambition.

Execution Excellence: Enhances the speed of execution and builds efficiency in processes, systems and people; has sharp focus on quality-orientation.

Strategic Orientation: Demonstrates knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental factors and how they impact the business. Identifies key issues that could impact the business and develops strategy through an analytical lens / design thinking.

Building Teams and Talent: Empowers colleagues through knowledge sharing and delegation, quickly establishing rapport; provides recognition for achievements and accomplishments.

Customer Centricity: Understands the customer needs and pain points, fulfills the needs and expectations by focusing on creating value for customers

Travel: 25% to attend conferences/ external events of relevant to the marketing function and internal business meetings

We are one team, for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We all play for the team and no one plays against the team. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want, on anticipating their future needs and on how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them. #UPLJobs