Job Description

BASF plc is a subsidiary of BASF SE, marketing a wide range of BASF products in the UK. These include agricultural solutions, automotive refinish paints, acrylic monomers, fine chemicals, intermediate chemicals, speciality chemicals, dispersions, and plastics.



We are BASF in agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. We do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture by connecting innovation, customers and society. #ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

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As a member of the Global Regulatory Affairs team, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of regulatory strategies for several products and substances, especially for the rodenticides portfolio, by applying entrepreneurial and sustainable development principles.



You will provide regulatory and stewardship strategic guidance to our business units about active substances/products under responsibility, address related issues and coordinate the scientific support. You will design optimized global registration strategies to support the agreed business goals anticipating potential short and long-term issues and trends. You will lead the implementation of registration plans and budget as well as approve and coordinate the execution of related activities by scientific and registration teams involving as appropriate marketing, technical development, formulation and manufacturing units. You will be responsible for registration dossiers: you will contribute to its content, review and ensure the consistency of parts provided by the experts and make the decision for the release. You will coordinate the scientific support using internal or external expertise and collaborate with the country regulatory teams. You will interact and negotiate with representatives from governmental authorities to achieve regulatory objectives and manage the product stewardship/sustainability programs related to active substances/products. You will represent BASF in task forces with other companies and in Industry association working groups.

WHAT YOU OFFER

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Beyond having a scientific background (Ph.D. or M.S. in a scientific discipline), you have significant experience in the agrochemical field in Regulatory/Product Safety. Preferably with experience of the crop protection and biocidal products regulations globally. In addition, you have technical and regulatory knowledge of pest control products (rodenticides, insecticides, disinfectants). Also, you have excellent leadership and project management skills. You have the ability to work effectively in global cross-functional teams and with external third parties. Furthermore, you demonstrate professional communication skills, and good ability to negotiate and convince in an international environment either internal or external stakeholders. You also have the ability to represent the company position with third parties, regarding technical and regulatory or policy issue which may impact BASF portfolio. You are a problem solver and possess an entrepreneurial spirit. You are IT literate, and a competent user of all relevant software programs. You possess a fluent written and spoken command of English. You are flexible and keen on European and international business travels.

WHAT WE OFFER

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Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team.



At BASF we offer a total package which includes not only an attractive salary and bonus but also benefits including a defined contribution pension scheme; a share scheme; private healthcare and life insurance to name a few. We are happy to talk flexible working.



We believe that diversity and inclusion make the difference. Only when people with diverse backgrounds come together, contribute their various experiences and attitudes, and look at challenges from different perspectives, will creative innovations and ground-breaking solutions be created. We celebrate diversity and we actively promote an inclusive work environment. In the UK we have an active Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Action Group and work closely with external partner Inclusive Employers. We are an equal opportunities employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard or reference to age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status and other protected characteristics. For more information please visit: https://www.basf.com/gb/en/careers/why-join-basf/basf-locally.html



Location: Hybrid - UK Remote with weekly attendance to our Stockport Office.



Closing Date: 11.05.2025

ABOUT US

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Operating in the UK since 1880, BASF currently has 10 locations across the UK, from Littlehampton on the South Coast of England to Callanish on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. Our UK headquarters are in Stockport, Greater Manchester and that's where our sales and services teams are based. From our six manufacturing sites across the UK, we supply raw materials to most industries including agriculture, automotive, chemicals, construction, energy and pharmaceuticals. You can find out a bit more about where over 700 people from our amazing BASF team work here: https://www.basf.com/gb/en/who-we-are/BASF-in-the-United-Kingdom