Regulatory Assistant (Crop Protection& Natural Plant Protection (NPP))

Job Title                                                 Regulatory Assistant

Designation                                         Regulatory Assistant (Crop Protection& Natural Plant Protection (NPP))

Reporting To                                       Head of Regulatory, Egypt & Sudan

Skip Level Reporting                        Regulatory Head, Africa

Function                                              Regulatory

GJL                                                         GJL 2B

Location                                              Egypt/Sudan

ABOUT UPL:

UPL is focused on emerging as a premier global provider of total crop solutions designed to secure the world’s long-term food supply. Winning farmer's hearts across the globe, while leading the way with innovative products and services that make agriculture sustainable, UPL is the fastest-growing company in the industry. Our successes in the field add up to powerful financials. UPL delivers results from protecting crops that translate into attractive investor value. Based on the recognition that humankind is one community, UPL’s overarching commitment is to improve areas of its presence, workplace, and customer engagement.

Our purpose is ‘OpenAg’. An agriculture network that feeds sustainable growth for all. No limits, no borders.

We are one team, for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want, on anticipating their future needs, and on how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them. We think outside the box and go beyond our comfort zone. We believe in agility, we mix the power of speed, with structure from process. And wherever we can, we always believe in having fun

Role Summary

Manage routine activities, including but not limited to, studying and compiling scientific and legal documents to ensure that all products are following governmental regulations. Work in partnership with the Regulatory Affairs Manager to ensure that all regulatory requirements are fully achieved with submission timelines and forecasted regulatory project budgets.

Role Responsibilities

Regulatory

1. Follow up all regulatory matters with APC, CAPL, Fertilizer committee and all other official entities.

2. Ensure the Registration Certificates and Labels are valid for all products through continuous follow-up with the Regulatory Affairs Manager and relevant authorities.

3. Prepare and submit periodic status reports on products, registrations, and ongoing regulatory projects.

4. Draft and prepare official correspondence and letters required by various regulatory authorities.

5. Maintain regular communication with officials and act as a primary liaison between the Regulatory Manager and regulatory authorities.

6. Ensure that all regulatory project expenses are paid in full and on time, in close coordination with the Regulatory Manager.

7. Follow up all activities relevant to the Official Trial Program (OTP).

8. Keep good relationship with all regulatory bodies and the authorities.

9. Keeping all databases and information up to date in all regulatory systems.

10. Ensure full compliance with company policies and local regulatory requirements.

Responsibility Weightage and % of Time Spent Matrix

External Interactions

Regulatory Authority: Maintain high quality interactions and professional relationships with registrar's office is of paramount important to business.

1. Clarification of registration requirements.

2. Resolving queries on existing registrations as well as for new submissions.

3. Follow-up on projects submitted within portfolio.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

Technical Requirements:

• At least one to two years of experience in regulatory affairs and procedures.
• Minimum of B.Sc but preferably a post-graduate qualification (Hons. or M.Sc.) in Crop. Agriculture, Plant Pathology, Pesticides or Microbiology.
• English, Arabic: Fluent (Spoken – Written).
• Microsoft Office application and Internet surfing and Internet surfing.
• Technical knowledge of pesticides, fertilizers, and agricultural sciences.

Behavioural Requirements

• Detail orientated and analytical is key to meet the high level of accuracy required for regulatory compliance. Working in a solution driven environment requires a self-motivated and persistent individual with a high level of creativity to work towards fact-based problem solving. Good sense of time-management and prioritization skills to support diverse projects running in parallel. Integrity and a professional approach to work.

UPL Competencies 

• Adaptability & Resilience

Recognizes and is open to changing circumstances and alters behavior and scales up as necessary; increases personal awareness and appreciation of individual and cultural differences to create an open, inclusive, and accepting workplace

• Entrepreneurial Mindset 

Has a creative mindset and ability to think holistically, takes calculated risks and maximizes opportunities

• Results Orientations

Acts, pursues goals with persistence and achieves results; communicates goals and vision to the team to drive enthusiasm and ambition

• Execution Excellence

Enhances the speed of execution and builds efficiency in processes, systems, and people; has sharp focus on quality-orientation

• Strategic Orientation

Demonstrates knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental factors and how they impact business. Identifies key issues that could impact the business and develops strategy through an analytical lens / design thinking

• Building Teams and Talent

Empowers colleagues through knowledge sharing and delegation, quickly establishing rapport; provides recognition for achievements and accomplishments