Country Regulatory Manager UK

At Certis Belchim, we work every day to further develop and broaden the landscape of crop protection and Plant Health. Our ambition is to provide integrated programmes that combine biorational and chemical solutions, thereby supporting growers and supply chain partners in addressing the challenges of sustainable plant health and crop production, as well as the increasingly stringent requirements within the value chain.

Thanks to our Japanese shareholders and strategic suppliers, we have access to cutting‑edge technologies and innovative expertise in the field of Plant Health and crop protection. This unique combination of international innovation strength and local market knowledge enables us to develop distinctive, future‑proof solutions.

Our European headquarters are located in Londerzeel (Belgium) and Utrecht (The Netherlands). From more than 23 countries worldwide, over 800 dedicated colleagues work together towards a shared goal: contributing to healthy crops, sustainable agriculture and a resilient food supply chain.

Within Certis Belchim, there is an open and informal working atmosphere, with colleagues who are passionate about their profession and the impact they make within Plant Health. We offer a working environment in which professionals are given the space to take initiative, develop themselves and accelerate their careers. Through a pragmatic approach and strong collaboration, we jointly create a positive impact on our sector and beyond.

About your team

Together with your peer colleague for the UK & Ireland, you will be a key member of the Global Regulatory Affairs team, reporting to the Regulatory Team Lead – Global Registrations and operating at the intersection of global strategy and local market execution.
You will collaborate closely with international colleagues across Regulatory, Development, Marketing and Commercial functions, while acting as the regulatory interface for the UK & Ireland organisation. In this role, you are a trusted advisor to the UK & Ireland Management Team, ensuring regulatory priorities are fully embedded into business strategy and decision‑making.

Within this role, you will own the country‑level regulatory strategy with significant business impact, positioning yourself as a key contributor to the success of the UK & Ireland business.

The team is widely recognised in the market as a high‑performing and expert regulatory partner, known for its quality, engagement and forward‑thinking approach. You will also represent the organisation externally, engaging with industry bodies such as CropLife UK, as well as relevant Irish and UK associations, and building strong relationships with authorities, technical institutes and key stakeholders within the UK & Ireland regulatory landscape.

About your job

In this senior role, you will lead complex regulatory activities with a high degree of autonomy, owning strategic dossiers and driving regulatory outcomes that directly impact business success in the UK & Ireland. You will own country‑level regulatory strategy with significant business impact, acting as a key link between regulatory developments and commercial performance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Defining and executing the regulatory strategy for the UK & Ireland, including ownership of high‑impact and strategic registration dossiers
• Acting as the primary regulatory advisor to the UK & Ireland Management Team, translating regulatory developments into clear business implications and strategic recommendations
• Leading and managing complex regulatory projects end‑to‑end, including timelines, budgets
• Applying expert judgement to interpret complex regulations, and industry trends, positioning yourself as a technical lead within your field
• Building and maintaining deep expertise in UK (CRD/HSE) and Ireland (PCS) regulatory frameworks, while understanding alignment and divergence from EU regulations
• Monitoring political, regulatory and societal developments, including post‑Brexit changes, and using these insights to shape forward‑looking product and regulatory strategies
• Representing the organisation externally through bodies such as CropLife UK and relevant associations, actively contributing to industry dialogue and influencing regulatory developments
• Overseeing the preparation, and submission of high‑quality regulatory dossiers supporting product registrations and lifecycle management
• Providing expert guidance, coaching and direction to cross‑functional teams, strengthening capability and ensuring delivery excellence
• Collaborating across functions to ensure regulatory requirements are seamlessly integrated into product development and commercial initiatives
• Driving continuous improvement and innovation in regulatory processes, tools and ways of working

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