POSITION : Regulatory Specialist

AREA : R&D and Innovation

BASED AT : Paterna, Valencia

REPORTING DIRECT : Global Regulatory Coordinator

REPORTING MATRIX : Global Head R&D

MISSION OF THE ROLE:

The Regulatory and Technical Specialist will be a key driver of Decco’s regional regulatory strategy and a critical link to global regulatory projects as well as ensures validation of R&D initiatives through field and lab trials, directly supporting business growth. Responsibilities include providing regulatory technical support in region and global coordinating cross-functional teams on regional/global R&D projects and partnering with customers to create new business opportunities. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in regulatory workflows, dossier preparation, and authority coordination, combined with hands-on experience in product performance trials. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and adaptability are essential to introduce and validate post-harvest technologies aligned with business needs while collaborating with key industry stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Regulatory and technical responsibilities

Develop and execute regional regulatory strategies aligned with regional global strategic plans.
Support to dossier preparation, regulatory submissions, and coordinate with authorities to ensure compliance.
Regulatory documents management from cross functional stakeholders to support Global regulatory coordinator
Manage regulatory study documents/ reports from cross-functional teams to R&D and regulatory global coordinator.
Coordination with internal regulatory collegues (UPL, Advanta) to expedite the project progress.
Administrate regulatory studies and ensure timely completion and reporting.
Engage and coordinate with consultants to drive the regulatory projects on time.
Support R&D evaluation plan for the priority projects.
Maintain relationships with national Universities and government bodies to liaison and cross leverage knowledge & resources.

2) Business support responsibilities

Identify new post-harvest commercial opportunities to build business revenue.
Engage in commercial and promotional activities through technical presentations, product recommendations, and training.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS:

MS degree (or higher) in agriculture and related field.
Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience related to job description mentioned.
Knowledge of regulatory authorities and registration need in diverse geographies especially in Asia.
Good experience in regulatory workflow and conducting R&D trials (field, packhouse, lab) on diverse crops and geographies.
Ability to work in a team environment – Collaboration and Cooperation
Computer skills: Excel and other MS Office programs
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS:

MBA or management diploma in agribusiness and related
Understanding of post-harvest management (fruit, vegetables, cereals).
Willing to travel.
Knowledge of agrochemicals, biologicals and its general use
Project management experience

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Cultivates innovation - Thinks creatively and implements solutions for everyday problems; Strives to continually improve own processes and areas of business; Puts forward proposals and develops strategic implementation plans to introduce new and improved ways of operating.

Results orientation - Strong capability in focusing on tasks and results to achieving goals, solving problems, maintaining productivity, and making fast decisions by using a critical thinking approach.

Organization/project management - Plan and schedule work according to changing priorities; designs and maintains effective systems and processes for managing work.

Interpersonal impact - Ability to bring together divergent views, develop consensus, and maintain credibility skill at building networks and an ability to engage with people from other parts of the world.

Resourcefulness – Identifying, Securing & Deploying resources effectively & efficiently (People, funds, infrastructure) to accomplish a goal.

Coordination – Connecting with diverse cross functional team both regionally and globally.

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