Syngenta is one of the world’s leading companies with 22,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to one purpose: bringing plant potential to life. We contribute to addressing some of the planet’s most critical issues such as the rising demand for food from a growing population. Syngenta employees have a major impact on the health and well being of communities all around the world. We work in a focused, highly collaborative culture and benefit from the training, development and inspirational colleagues that you’d expect to find in a fast growing, international company. There’s never been a better time to join Syngenta In Canada, we have been recognized as a Top 100 Employer and have more than 170 employees located across the country who are passionate about agriculture and supporting the needs of our customers. Show us your potential. Reporting to the Director of Regulatory affairs, this position will be based in our Guelph office.

Regulatory Product Manager KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtains registrations of active ingredients, new end-use products and label expansions
• Reviews and interprets federal and provincial pesticide regulations concerning product registration, import/export, packaging, labeling and shipping
• Contributes technical input for product labels, advertising/promotional material to ensure compliance with federal/provincial pesticide regulations
• Responsible for negotiating the acceptance of Syngenta studies/rationales required for registration
• Responsible for the determination/negotiations of field biology, environmental, toxicology and residue study requirements
• Advises product management teams on regulatory requirements and potential issues and for the approval of final label text
• Responsible for the preparation of complete submissions which successfully pass the PMRA screen without deficiencies

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, Skills & Behaviours)

• Minimum M.Sc. in agronomy, ecology, chemistry, toxicology or related field
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a regulatory position and working with PMRA
• Working knowledge of lab and field research
• Strong knowledge of Canadian agronomic practices and Syngenta and competitor crop protection products.
• Knowledge of all federal and provincial statutes, regulations and guidelines covering pesticide testing, registration and use in Canada an asset.
• Knowledge of all federal/provincial laws regulations covering emergency response involving Syngenta products an asset
• Excellent written and oral communication/presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills required for negotiating with federal regulators, competitor company representatives, external researchers and internal colleagues
• Ability to identify critical issues and determine priorities