Regulatory Affairs Manager

About the Role

East-West Seed India is seeking a dynamic Regulatory Affairs Manager to lead regulatory and government affairs for its seed business in India. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with seed-related regulations, managing regulatory approvals, supporting policy advocacy, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all regulatory and government affairs related to the seed business in India.
• Manage plant variety registrations, new product registrations, seed license applications and renewals, and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate approvals related to seed import/export, DSIR, NBA, and other statutory requirements.
• Monitor changes in the regulatory landscape and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain regulatory documentation, approvals, and compliance records.
• Build and strengthen relationships with government authorities, industry associations, and regulatory bodies.
• Conduct internal training and awareness sessions on regulatory requirements and compliance.
• Support regional regulatory initiatives, seed movement compliance, access and benefit sharing, and intellectual property protection across Asia.
• Represent East-West Seed India in government consultations, industry forums, and policy advocacy initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or a related field; Master's degree or Ph.D. is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Government Affairs, or a similar role within the agriculture/seed industry.
• Strong knowledge of Indian seed regulations, plant variety protection (PPV&FR), seed licensing, import/export regulations, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience in liaising with government authorities and regulatory agencies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and represent the organization with external stakeholders.

Preferred Skills: Regulatory Affairs | Seed Industry | Government Liaison | Seed Licensing | Plant Variety Registration | PPV&FR | Import & Export Compliance | NBA | DSIR | Policy Advocacy