Regulatory Affairs Manager - Plant Protection Products

About the Role

ADAMA Italia is looking for a Regulatory Affairs Manager to lead our local Italian Regulatory Affairs team and ensure the authorisation, maintenance, and compliance of our product portfolio in Italy and Malta.

This hands‑on local leadership role combines people management with direct regulatory accountability. You will manage a small team of three and act as the main regulatory interface for the Italian business, working closely with commercial, technical, and European colleagues to support business objectives.

You will report to the South Zone Regulatory Team Lead and be based in our Bergamo office near Milan, operating in a hybrid working model (2–3 days per week in office).

Key Responsibilities

Local Leadership & Business Support

• Lead, develop, and support a local regulatory team of three, ensuring the right skills and priorities are in place
• Provide clear, practical regulatory guidance to the Italian business to support commercial objectives
• Communicate regulatory risks, timelines, and constraints to internal stakeholders
• Manage local regulatory processes, including planning and budgeting

Italian & Maltese Regulatory Affairs

• Full accountability for the Italian (and Maltese) product portfolio, including registrations, renewals, labelling, and ongoing compliance
• Coordinate and submit regulatory applications in line with EU and national legislation
• Ensure product authorisations are maintained throughout the lifecycle

Project & EU Interaction

• Contribute to selected zonal and European projects relevant to Italy
• Review dossiers for compliance with EU and national requirements (no dossier writing)
• Identify local regulatory requirements and risks to inform registration strategy
• Review Preliminary Risk Assessments and support risk‑based decisions

External Representation

• Represent ADAMA with Italian and Maltese authorities, industry associations, and external stakeholders
• Build and maintain effective working relationships within the local regulatory community

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. Toxicology, Environmental Sciences, Agronomy, Biology)
• Proven experience in Regulatory Affairs within the Italian and European PPP environment
• Strong knowledge of PPP regulations and registration processes
• Proven experience managing a small team in a local regulatory setting
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory topics into clear business guidance
• Comfortable operating autonomously while collaborating with international colleagues
• Resilient, organised, and confident in decision‑making
• Fluent Italian and English

What We Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with experience
• A local leadership role with clear accountability and visibility
• Hybrid working model based in Bergamo
• Interaction with European colleagues without extensive travel or matrix complexity
• A collaborative, international company culture with long‑term career opportunities