Head CP Regulatory, India
Core
Leads India regulatory agenda for crop protection and relevant technologies, translating science and policy into compliant, commercially viable outcomes for product introduction, renewal, and expansion.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Regulatory Affairs (Agriculture/Life Sciences)
Builds
Regulatory pathways for crop protection products in India
Domain
Agriculture, Crop Protection, Life Sciences, Regulatory Affairs
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Regulatory strategy, market access, dossier planning, stakeholder management, risk assessment, portfolio governance, commercial acumen, team leadership, policy interpretation, data interpretation
Preferred skills
Postgraduate qualification in regulatory/business/leadership, experience in biotechnology or seeds, knowledge of state-level implementation frameworks
Technologies
Digital tools, standardised workflows, forward-looking analytics
Responsibilities
Own integrated India regulatory strategy and multi-year registration pipeline; Lead high-quality submission, registration, renewal, and amendment processes with Indian authorities; Partner with Commercial and Finance teams to convert regulatory intelligence into actionable portfolio choices; Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Regulatory Affairs organisation; Represent company with regulators and industry associations; Ensure compliance with local legislation and product stewardship commitments; Connect India regulatory needs with global R&D for locally relevant trial design
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership