Join ADAMA – A Global Leader in Crop Protection shaping the future of agriculture
With nearly 10,000 employees and over $4 billion in annual sales across more than 100 countries, ADAMA is one of the world’s top crop protection companies and part of the Syngenta Group. Our mission is to create simplicity in agriculture – helping farmers grow. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
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 is a hands-on local leadership role, combining 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
Essential Requirements
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 with 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
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