Regulatory Managers – Various (Pesticides, Herbicides, Veterinary Medicines)

Regulatory Managers – Various (Pesticides, Herbicides, Veterinary Medicines) (The position has been filled)

• Apply your existing Industry knowledge from the Regulator’s perspective
• Expand your skills and networks internationally
• Excellent new facilities in beautiful regional Australia

 

THE CLIENT

Our client is an agency of the Australian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources.  It was established in 1993 to centralise the registration of all agricultural and veterinary chemical (agvet) products into the Australian marketplace.

 

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is relocating most of its functions to Armidale in regional Northern New South Wales. Due to this move and the inability of many staff to relocate, a number of senior positions have become available.

These roles are offered as ongoing permanent full-time positions, however, our client will consider fixed term tenures of two, three or four years for the right candidate.

With relocation assistance and the option for sponsorship, these roles present the perfect scenario for professionals to work for a key government authority. If you enjoy travelling, these positions will provide you with the perfect opportunity to explore the many wonders of Australia’s regional NSW and beyond.

 

THE POSITIONS

The registration process of agricultural chemicals and veterinary medicines involves scientifically evaluating the safety and efficacy of a product in order to protect the health and safety of people, animals, plants and the environment. 

These positions are responsible for managing the process of evaluation, allocation of applications and project work as well as the time frames for specialty streams within the Registration Management Evaluation Program. This includes product registration and permits for the approval of veterinary medicines and pesticides.

The successful candidates will be required to provide  specialist advice on issues related to the assessment of applications, and address stakeholder concerns in relation to complex and sensitive matters associated with such evaluations.

Working with a high level of autonomy, you will make sound decisions on issues that may significantly impact on the Authority, based on professional judgement, evaluating risks in the context of a complex regulatory environment.

As managers, you will also manage relationships with external service providers, internal and external clients and stakeholders, including commonwealth, state and industry bodies and non-government organisations.

 

REQUIREMENTS

To be successful in your application, you need to meet the following criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant scientific discipline such as agricultural science,  veterinary medicine, chemistry, toxicology, biotechnology, plant pathology, entomology, pharmaceutical science or microbiology

• Experience as a Regulatory Affairs Manager  of veterinary medicines, pesticides or agricultural chemicals

• Management of applications for the registration of agvet products with the government regulatory bodies

• You must be a confident scientific leader with demonstrated experience in building and sustaining relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

• Proven ability to provide advice based on evidence, and challenge important issues when required

• Proven ability to seize opportunities for business process improvement

• Provide scientific/technical or specialist advice on the interpretation of data, scientific reports, policies and procedures within a regulatory framework

• Respond positively towards imperatives for change and implement change management initiatives, as required

• Manage complex industry and client interactions with respect to the assessment of applications

 

APPLICATIONS

To have a confidential discussion about these roles please call Helen on the following numbers:

Head Office: +61 3 9516 0100

Mobile: +61 438 620434

Alternatively, if you would like to enquire electronically, please email [email protected]

To apply, please click the “Apply Now” button to send your resume and a covering letter to CS Executive Group.

 

THANK YOU

CS Executive Group would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to apply for this role.