Job Description

You can be part of an inclusive team of diverse talent and character. In this diversity lies our greatest strength. Description Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You
At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.
We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological safety of our employees and the communities we operate in. We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development.
At BASF, we constantly strive to become an even better workplace. As a result of our commitment to our employees, BASF has earned various awards, including being recognized by Mediacorp as a Top Employer in Canada and the GTA in 2023, and for many consecutive years prior. Most recently, BASF was thrilled to receive two awards for the first time \xe2\x80\x93 Forbes 2022 Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Employers for Diversity as well as one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers for Young People in 2023.
We invite you to join our best team on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!
Regulatory Team Leader (2300400)
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The Regulatory Team Leader (RTL) is responsible for a leading a team of several Regulatory Team Members. The individual is expected to assume leadership on teams both internally and externally. Externally, leadership opportunities include industry wide-forums, such as task forces and trade association committees. The RTL provides technical advice and submission strategies as they align to the Canadian Business.
The Regulatory Team Leader is also responsible for a small portfolio of products. This includes preparing regulatory submissions to the PMRA, handles a portfolio of products with the goal of ensuring timely registrations that meet commercial objectives. Current product registrations are maintained and supported with appropriate technical information as part of a broad product stewardship process. The RTL has an area of expertise in science or policy that allows specialization in developing regulatory strategy for BASF Ag products in Canada.
In their area of expertise, the Regulatory Team Leader provides advice to the Regulatory team and Management on best practices to support registration and commercialization of BASF products. The RTL monitors Canadian and international regulatory trends and serve on industry/expert committees to achieve balanced and practical regulatory requirements.
Formula for Success: You Will\xe2\x80\xa6

• Manage a small team of Regulatory Professionals by providing technical and submission guidance.

• Work in the team environment to guarantee seamless communication and to gain buy-in on regulatory strategies and innovative registration approaches from internal stakeholders.

• Ensuring freedom-to-operate, understand the Canadian landscape (and to a lesser extent, international) and regulations governing crop protection products.

• Support the business goals of Molecule Team (Long-range Planning Process), develop a registration timeline and project plan that optimizes the commercial opportunity.

• Monitor Canadian and international regulatory activity regarding BASF actives, especially those scheduled for federal Re-evaluation and renewal.

• As the main BASF Canadian contact to PMRA, answer data-call-ins and responds to regulators questions, liaising with BASF personnel in the US and Germany as appropriate.

Qualifications
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• Minimum background of a university degree in science, preferably with a post-graduate degree with a minimum of 13-15 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience.

• A specialization in a scientific discipline relevant to agricultural regulatory science (such as chemistry, environmental science etc) is highly desirable.

• knowledge of chemistry and general biology and an understanding of risk assessment.

• Ability to discuss regulatory issues with government authorities on topics including technical information as well as policy matters.

• Strong negotiating skills are mandatory.

• High degree of independence in developing regulatory strategies and regulatory stakeholder advocacy, managing people, and day to day decision making.

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You
Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you \xe2\x80\x93 the whole you \xe2\x80\x93 in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.
The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career. We also provide engaging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your role.
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
BASF is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can be their authentic selves. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, religion/creed, sex/pregnancy, marital status, family status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We seek to make our recruitment process accessible for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact ta-canada@basf.com with the subject line \xe2\x80\x9cRecruitment Accommodation Request\xe2\x80\x9d.
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