Technical Manager at Agro-Serve

About the position

JOB OBJECTIVE:
To act as link between the business, clients and regulatory authorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain regulatory standard operating procedures
• Train staff in regulatory policies or procedures
• Establish regulatory priorities or budgets and allocate resources and workload
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant regulations, including proposed and final rules
• Manage activities such as audits, regulatory agency inspections, or product recalls
• Participate in the development or implementation of clinical trial protocols
• Direct the preparation and submission of regulatory agency applications, reports, or correspondence
• Formulate or implement regulatory affairs policies and procedures to ensure that regulatory compliance is maintained or enhanced
• Provide regulatory guidance to departments or development project teams regarding design, development, evaluation, or marketing of products
• Communicate regulatory information to multiple departments and ensure that information is interpreted correctly
• Develop regulatory strategies and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new products
• Implement or monitor complaint processing systems to ensure effective and timely resolution of all complaint investigations
• Investigate product complaints and prepare documentation and submissions to appropriate regulatory agencies as necessary
• Monitor emerging trends regarding industry regulations to determine potential impacts on business processes
• Oversee documentation efforts to ensure compliance with domestic and international regulations and standards
• Represent business before domestic or international regulatory authorities and/or agencies on major policy matters or decisions regarding company products
• Review all regulatory agency submission materials to ensure timeliness, accuracy, comprehensiveness, or compliance with regulatory standards
• Review materials such as marketing literature or user manuals to ensure that regulatory agency requirements are met
• Contribute to the development or implementation of business unit strategic and operating plans
• Establish procedures or systems for publishing document submissions either in hardcopy or electronic formats
• Serve as primary contact and source of sound, practical and reliable scientific information in order to provide opportunities for the company and its customers
• Develop relationships with regulatory authorities, i.e. DAFF to learn about and analyse the potential impacts of proposed environmental policy regulations
• Monitor regulatory affairs activities to ensure that they are aligned with corporate sustainability or green initiatives
• Monitor regulatory affairs trends that are related to environmental issues.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric is essential
• Degree in Horticulture/ Plant Pathology/ Chemistry/ Entomology or a related field is essential
• AVCASA Certification in Crop Protection is essential
• 3 - 5 years' technical experience in a similar industry is essential
• 3 years experience in people management
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Efficient people management skills
• Excellent record keeping skills
• Fantastic knowledge of horticulture and best practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work comfortably under pressure and meets tight deadlines
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Must be willing to travel

Desired Skills:

• Horticulture
• AVCASA