Country Regulatory Manager - France

As Country Regulatory Manager , you play a key role in delivering regulatory strategy at national level and ensuring sustainable access to crop protection solutions. You lead regulatory activities across the product lifecycle and act as a strategic partner to the business while maintaining strong relationships with French authorities.

Location: This role is based in our Guyancourt office (Paris area) and offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with the opportunity to work from home 2 days a week .

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Strategy & Execution

Define and implement country regulatory strategies aligned with regional/global objectives

Ensure successful authorisations, renewals, and maintenance of product registrations in France

Provide country-specific regulatory input to development and lifecycle projects

Dossier & Approval Management

Oversee preparation, submission, and follow-up of high-quality regulatory dossiers

Ensure compliance with French, zonal, and EU regulatory requirements

Monitor timelines and secure approvals in line with project milestones

Stakeholder & Authority Engagement

Act as primary contact with French regulatory authorities (ANSES, DGAL)

Build and maintain strong relationships with authorities and external stakeholders

Represent the company in industry associations and regulatory forums

Business Partnering & Collaboration

Partner with Commercial, Marketing, R&D and Supply teams

Translate regulatory constraints into actionable business decisions

Maintain accurate regulatory databases and ensure proper documentation management

Regulatory Intelligence & Risk Management

Monitor and communicate regulatory developments

Identify risks and opportunities impacting portfolio sustainability

Contribute to regulatory risk mitigation strategies

Profile & Qualifications

Education & Experience

Master’s degree or PhD in Agronomy, Biology, Chemistry or related field

Strong experience in plant protection regulatory affairs in France

In-depth knowledge of French and EU regulatory frameworks

Skills & Competencies

Strategic thinking and business understanding

Strong ability to engage effectively with regulatory authorities and stakeholders

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

High level of scientific and analytical rigour in regulatory assessments and decision-making

Project management and prioritisation skills

Fluent in French and English

What We Offer

Strategic and visible role at the interface of science, regulation and business

Opportunity to contribute to sustainable agriculture and innovation

International and collaborative working environment

Career development opportunities within a global organisation

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