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About us
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
As a key member of the global Regulatory Affairs team, reporting to the Regulatory Team Lead South Zone, you will operate at the intersection of global regulatory strategy and local market execution.
You will collaborate closely with international colleagues across Regulatory, Development, Marketing and the Commercial functions, while acting as the primary regulatory interface for the French organisation. In this role, you are a trusted advisor to the French Branch 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 French 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 Phyteis and building strong relationships with authorities, technical institutes and key stakeholders within the French regulatory landscape.
About your job
In this senior role, you will lead complex regulatory activities with a high degree of autonomy, shaping and executing the regulatory strategy for France in alignment with EU direction and business priorities. You will translate regulatory requirements and insights into clear strategic guidance, ensuring strong alignment between regulatory strategy and country-level business objectives.
A key part of your role will be to manage interactions with regulatory authorities and other key stakeholders, building strong relationships and defining effective engagement strategies to support successful regulatory outcomes
Your responsibilities will include:
Advising and executing the regulatory strategy for France ensuring alignment with EU regulatory direction and business priorities
Providing clear guidance on French-specific scientific and regulatory requirements, ensuring dossiers are adapted appropriately for successful national submissions
Coordinating dossier submissions in France, ensuring timely and compliant delivery for all product lifecycle stages, based on documentation provided by internal teams or external partners.
Managing and influencing interactions with French regulatory authorities, including advising on engagement strategies, navigating expectations, and supporting procedures such as appeals and dispute resolution to achieve optimal regulatory outcomes
Acting as the primary regulatory advisor to the French Branch Management Team, translating regulatory developments into clear business implications and strategic recommendations
Building and maintaining deep expertise in French and EU regulatory frameworks, ensuring proactive and future-proof compliance strategies
Monitoring political, regulatory and societal developments, and using these insights to shape forward-looking product and regulatory strategies
Representing the organisation externally through bodies such as Phyteis national associations, actively contributing to industry dialogue and influencing regulatory developments
Driving continuous improvement and innovation in regulatory processes, tools and ways of working
You will operate with a high level of independence, with leadership guidance focused on outcomes, enabling you to shape both regulatory strategy and business impact.
About you
You are an experienced regulatory professional with a solid understanding of the French and EU regulatory environment and its impact on the business. You combine regulatory knowledge with strategic thinking and the ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable guidance.
You are comfortable operating with autonomy and ownership and are motivated by roles where you can shape direction and drive outcomes at country level. You build credibility through strong relationships, particularly with regulatory authorities, as well as through effective communication, precision, and attention to detail. You are recognised for your ability to provide accurate and well-judged advice on submission strategies and navigate regulatory challenges
This is what you bring:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in agriculture, biology, chemistry or a related scientific discipline
Significant experience in Regulatory Affairs, Product Registration within the plant protection or agrobusiness sector
Experience in mentoring junior regulatory staff is a plus
Strong and current knowledge of French and EU regulatory frameworks with the ability to apply them in a practical, business-oriented way
Experience in coordinating regulatory activities and managing submissions at country level, based on dossiers prepared by internal or external teams
Understanding of French-specific scientific and regulatory requirements, with the ability to provide clear guidance to ensure successful national submissions
Experience in owning or significantly contributing to country-level regulatory strategy and business-critical decision-making
The ability to interpret regulations and trends, translating these into clear and actionable business recommendations
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience interacting with regulatory authorities and external partners
Ability to build constructive relationships with authorities and effectively navigate regulatory discussions to support positive outcomes
A structured, precise and detail-oriented approach, ensuring accuracy and quality in submissions and regulatory advice
Excellent communication skills in French and professional English
A proactive, ownership-driven mindset, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, innovation and impact
Working with us means
Working with us means joining a regulatory team that is recognised in the market as a high-standard, expert and trusted partner in Plant Health. Our work does not just follow regulations, it helps shape how innovation reaches the market safely and sustainably.
Here, with us, your expertise truly matters. You will operate in a role where you can make visible impact, influence strategic decisions and contribute to solutions that support the future of sustainable agriculture.
You can expect:
A flexible home-office–based role, giving you the freedom to organise your work where it suits you best. If you live near our offices in Montigny-le-Bretonneux or Lissieu, you are more than welcome to regularly work from the office and connect with colleagues
Travel will occasionally be required for team meetings and key moments of collaboration, ensuring strong relationships while maintaining flexibility in your day-to-day work
A role that combines office-based work with regular interaction across markets and functions, keeping you closely connected to both the business and real-world agricultural impact
Being part of a truly international environment, with colleagues across Europe — working globally while staying locally relevant
A varied and highly autonomous role, where you take ownership of strategic regulatory topics and are trusted to lead, decide and deliver
A competitive gross annual salary in the range € 70.000,00 (depending on experience), complemented by a 12.5% performance-related annual bonus that recognises your contribution from the start
A culture built on our Certis Belchim values: Collaboration, Creativity, Passion, Integrity and Ambition, not just as words, but embedded in how we work, partner and succeed together
A growth-oriented environment where you are encouraged to develop your expertise, strengthen your leadership capabilities and shape your own career path
Access to a learning academy, combined with regular feedback and coaching to support your continuous development
A healthy work–life balance, supported by flexible working hours and a culture that recognises that wellbeing and performance go hand in hand
A people-first organisation, where success is driven by teamwork, respect and genuine connection
The opportunity to join a well-established and respected industry player and to contribute to a regulatory team that sets the benchmark for quality, engagement and expertise in the market
Inspired?
For more information about this role, please contact Rebecca van Emden, HR Business Partner at rebecca.vanemden@Certisbelchim.com.
If you are interested, you can apply easily via our Job Portal (link), and we look forward to receiving your CV and short motivation.
Filling in on a freelance basis is not desired and acquisition is not appreciated.
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