Sr Regulatory Affairs Manager

Ottawa, ON
Permanent
Full-time

5 days ago

At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining 'impossible'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you're hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there's only one choice.Sr Regulatory Affairs ManagerThe Sr Regulatory Affairs Manager is responsible for securing timely registrations for new products and ensuring the continued compliance and maintenance of registrations for existing products. This role is performed in alignment with both strategic business objectives and applicable regulatory requirements.Bayer is committed to a flexible hybrid working environment. This is a permanent position based out of the downtown Ottawa office.What you will do:

Own responsibilities on key active ingredients for Bayer CropScience Canada including strategic outcomes through identifying and analyzing critical issues/opportunities.
Obtain registrations for new products and maintain existing registrations, ensuring alignment with business strategies and regulatory requirements.
Monitor and analyze both existing and new government regulations related to pesticide matters, interpret their impacts on business objectives, and provide recommendations for future action.
Prepare comprehensive dossiers, including all necessary components such as chemistry, toxicology, metabolism, residue chemistry, environmental fate, environmental toxicology, value studies, summaries, risk assessments, and interpretations to achieve regulatory approvals that meet business needs.
Identify and assess significant issues and opportunities in the Canadian and global Crop Protection regulatory landscape and develop strategic recommendations in response to regulatory changes.
Bring creative ideas that address regulatory needs and business strategies such as sound scientific rationales in lieu of data generation.
Coach and mentor new staff.
Monitor and analyze existing and new governmental legislation, regulations, policies and directives related to pesticides and plant health matters, with the purpose of interpreting the effects on business plans and strategies, and to offer recommendations on a path forward.
Work collaboratively with internal functional managers and international registration managers to ensure timely availability of scientific data, studies, documentation, interpretations, and other necessary information.
Forecast operational and financial budgets for their asset portfolio.
Represent Bayer CropScience on committees within industry associations and other relevant forums as required.

Ensure all activities/events are conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, in accordance with Bayer Safety, compliance and Sustainability Policies.

Who you are:

Completed a science-based degree
Strong related experience in a similar role preparing regulatory agricultural product submissions
Possess extensive knowledge of crop production regulatory practices and business operations, including project management
Strong understanding of scientific and technical aspects of agricultural products for registration
Experienced with agricultural product development and the internal registration processes, producing successful outcomes
In-depth understanding of agricultural policies and regulations
Possess a broad understanding of scientific principles
Proven creativity in problem-solving, providing innovative solutions to drive business strategy
Demonstrated mentoring others and leading through influence
Independently able to drive outcomes and work as a team player
Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills for interacting with both internal and external customers (i.e. federal and provincial regulatory agency personnel)
Strong comfort level in using digital tools
French language proficiency is not required but considered an asset

What we offer:

Competitive compensation and rewards package
Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture
Career development and global opportunities
Work-life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings

Bayer is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences and believe that our people are our most valuable asset. The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents our culture, reputation, and Bayer's values and purpose.The base salary range for this role is between $112,000 and $162,000. This compensation includes components such as base salary, vacation pay, public holiday pay, potential estimated overtime pay and paid statutory leaves of absence. Additional benefits may include insured benefits such as health care, vision, dental, disability, and contributory retirement savings plans, etc.This role also provides the opportunity to earn additional performance-based compensation. If performance-based compensation is earned, the total compensation package may provide an opportunity to earn a Total Direct Compensation (TDC) range of $138,400 and $188,400. This TDC would include base salary and may also include items like bonuses (short-term and long-term incentives) and sales incentives. The estimated TDC range estimates performance-based compensation earned at 100% of target; however actual amounts may fluctuate below or above the TDC range based on company and/or individual performance.This salary range is an estimate and may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, market data and the applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, job-related knowledge, specific degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.This role is posted for a vacant position.This posting will be available for application until at least April 26, 2026.All referral candidates must first be submitted via our internal referral system by a current Bayer employee in order to participate in the referral program. Once a Bayer employee has successfully referred you in our system, you will receive an automated email with instructions on how to complete your application.YOUR APPLICATIONIf your background and personal experience fit this profile, please send us your complete application at If you have any recommendations, please kindly send mail toLocation:Canada : Ontario : OttawaDivision:Crop ScienceReference Code:866591

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