Product Development Lead Fungicides

SUMMARY:

An established manufacturer of specialised agrochemicals is seeking an experienced Product Development Lead to develop new and existing products within the fungicide portfolio by meticulous planning, implementation, and management of approved projects to deliver comprehensive trial results compliant to the requirements of Act 36 of 1947, with the aim to meet business targets and designated timelines.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a B.Sc degree in Agriculture or Natural Sciences
• Must have a CropLife Basic Crop Protection Certificate and ideally a SACNASP accreditation
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in agrochemical product development and/or regulatory department is essential
• Must have working knowledge of GHS Labelling requirements and comprehensive understanding of Product registration requirements and processes
• Above average knowledge of crops, crop protection (biological and chemical), crop nutrition as well as the general crop protection environment will be required
• Must have an understanding of statistical methods and management of trial data on the ARM platform
• Strong attention to detail with analytical skills and a high level of accuracy in planning projects is essential
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage all development-related tasks, adapting to shifting timelines as needed
• Must be capable of working independently under pressure, maintaining high accuracy and precision, particularly in written tasks

• Planning, implementing and managing the R & D trial program for designated crops and products of the portfolio in line with product strategies and project scopes, as agreed with the relevant local and global Product Managers.
• Co-ordinating, managing and liaising with CRO’s for the timeous execution of projects in accordance with timelines and budgets ensuring accuracy of implementation and data generation, as well as concurrent report generation and reporting.
• Analysing trial results (via ARM) and drafting summaries to demonstrate trial objectives and propose amendments for further development work, to ensure that project objectives are achieved.
• Contributing to highly accurate, comprehensive yet concise registration dossiers to demonstrate that efficacy, selectivity, and residue data comply with regulations and meet claims in support of intended commercial use.
• Participating in local, regional and global portfolio meetings by providing accurate updates on technical trial results as well as sharing technical expertise to ensure that product development remains relevant to the market needs whilst ensuring product positioning is optimal within the portfolio as well as within the context of global trends.
• Maintaining accurate updates to project management, budget tracking and regulatory tracking platforms to maintain data integrity and transparency.
• Liaising with and participating on industry body organisation committees, forums and/or meetings to gain information/contacts on industry trends and knowledge transfer that may have strategic importance to the role and to the company.
• Conducting regular visits to trial sites to ensure trial progress is going according to plan and set timelines.