Regulatory Specialist UK & Ireland

Syngenta Group, a global leader in agricultural technology and innovation, employs 60,000 people across more than 100 countries to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for farmers, society, and our planet. Our diverse portfolio encompasses seeds, crop protection, nutrition products, agronomic solutions, and digital services, all designed to help farmers produce healthy food, feed, fiber, and fuel while conserving natural resources and protecting the environment. Our mission is to address critical challenges such as climate change and food security through sustainable practices and cutting-edge solutions, while safeguarding the planet's resources.

We're looking for a Regulatory Specialist to manage the regulatory lifecycle for our Crop Protection portfolio across the UK and Republic of Ireland. Reporting to the Head of CP Regulatory UK & Ireland, you'll be the go-to person for submissions, compliance, and regulatory data - working closely with authorities, regional teams, and commercial colleagues.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities include, but are not limited to; 

Submissions & Registrations

• Prepare and submit regulatory packages to UK CRD/HSE and Irish DAFM/PCS - covering new products, label extensions, mutual recognitions, EAMUs and renewals applications
• Follow up on PPP processes (new registrations, re-approvals, minor registrations)
• Support supply chain regulatory needs including non significant formulation change submissions, new AI source registrations, formulation site changes, and packaging approvals

Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate label artwork peer reviews and label text production
• Manage SDS updates, PCN/UFI notifications, and digital label maintenance
• Handle co-formulant and packaging change submissions

Stakeholder & Data Management

• Build and maintain professional relationships with UK and Irish regulatory authorities
• Communicate with regional teams during product evaluations
• Maintain document storage, data accuracy in Veeva Vault, and support AgriGuide updates for GB, NI, and Ireland

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Support Portfolio Teams through active engagement with technical, marketing, and sales functions
• Contribute to competitor portfolio analysis and respond to regulatory queries from commercial teams

Qualifications and required experience:

• Background in registration procedures within crop protection or a related industry
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities and official bodies
• Experience with product labelling, SDS management, and regulatory compliance processes (desirable)
• Familiarity with country-specific regulatory legislation and processes
• Experience using and maintaining regulatory databases

Education & Skills

• Degree in Science, Agronomy, Chemistry, Biology, or a related discipline
• High attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation
• Ability to manage multiple submissions and deadlines simultaneously
• Confident communicating across all levels - from authority officials to internal commercial teams
• Proficient in English with knowledge of regulatory terminology
• Strong MS Office skills; comfortable learning new regulatory IT systems
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a small team

Syngenta’s site at Cambridge is the location for the commercial operations of Syngenta's Crop Protection, Seeds, Flowers and Lawn & Garden businesses in the UK and Ireland. Activities include sales, marketing, technical support, customer support, HR, Finance and administration functions.  

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance. 
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.   
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.