Corteva Agriscience , the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future. #GrowWhatMatters 

Purpose:

• Provides registration expertise for actives and products in Poland.  

• Establishes registration needs and compiles registration packages/dossiers for local and zonal submissions based of local Regulation in Polish or English.? Contribute to the regulatory planning.?Provides intelligence and evaluation of developments in regulatory, legislative and secondary approvals in his/her geography to Central Europe Regulatory Leader and other interested stakeholders.? Prime contact point and negotiator with relevant regulatory agencies for obtaining approvals and for Regulatory lobbying activities in area of influence. 

• Represent Regulatory Department at Local Product Concept Team. Represent Corteva in local industry associations 

• Provides local G&PA and Food Chain support.  

Key Responsibilities: 

-Responsibility for establishing work plans to meet the needs of regulatory projects. Establishes and submits dossiers within timelines to the requirements of the business. Manage regulatory budget.

-Co-operate with Regional and European Regulatory Team to prepare countries regulatory dossiers and with Field Biology to ensure timely inclusion of biology package into the overall registration dossier.

- Track progress of product packages in accordance with Regulatory work plans. Takes proactive approach to resolving issues by involvement with Sales, Marketing and Regional Regulatory Manager.

- Acts as key liaison with local authorities. Monitors regulatory developments and issues at country level and provides timely feedback to Regional Regulatory Manager and Regulatory Networks when appropriate

- Influences the regulatory decisions and deals effectively with specific issues raised by local authorities pursuing sound scientific arguments, both written and verbal.

- Understands the needs of local authorities and actively pursues to hasten products registration. Provides feedback to Marketing and Regulatory and Biology functions.

- Permanent monitor changes in national law, related to plant protection products. Report all changes to Regulatory Department.

- Provide technical support to food chain focal points

- Government affairs: support necessary actions to ensure operational safety for Corteva business across region. Maintain good relationship towards local authorities and coordinate lobbing to protect Corteva and industry positions. Interact with local industry associations.

- Regulatory expertise and support to crisis and emergencies. Provide Adverse Effect reporting when necessary.

Interacts with:  

• Members of the CU Regulatory Team(s), whether permanent or ad-hoc;  

• Local Product Concept Team, as critical resource on regulatory matters (full member of LPCT)?and other stakeholders at country/CU level such as local CPD&D Leader and CU Leader, 

• Zonal Product Leaders (ZPL) will also interact within project networks  

• ZPL and Zonal Regulatory Associate (ZRA) if necessary 

• Local Industry associations.  

• External regulatory authorities.  

• Local distributors / agents / consultants 

Reporting line: Central Europe Regulatory Leader  

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Skills & requirements:

• Preferred Agriculture University Degree or Biology University Degree

• Preferred 5 years experience in plant protection, including regulatory matters.

• Knowledge and experience of the responsible country registration process. Knowledge on EU registration processes, including knowledge of EU Directives.

• Expected understanding of Food Chain problems.

• The candidate must be an empathetic listener with strong customer focus skills.

• Good organizational and computer skills, as well as fluent in Polish language are essential.

• The successful candidate will be required to use Excel, Word, and several regulatory systems to gather, analyze and up date data and the necessary training will be given where required. 

• Ability to work alone as well as interact with country team, regulatory department and registration authorities.

• Good communicator and team player. May have travel within the assigned geography.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team

• Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world's growing need for food

• Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment

• Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader

Growing What Matters Starts With You... What We Can Offer To Help You Grow?

• Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our time

• Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences

• Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience

• Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered

• Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives. 

• Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.

• Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work and competitive salary

• Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility