Head of Regulatory Science Seeds & Traits Belgium (m/f/d)

WELCOME TO BASF

Agriculture plays a fundamental role in fulfilling many of humanity’s basic needs: food, feed, energy. To support growers and those who take care of our environment, BASF develops innovative solutions for farming, pest-, disease- and weed control so that we can effectively contribute to improving people’s lives and business’ demands. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for sustainable agriculture.

In our organization, we value individuals who take ownership of their work and are accountable for their actions. We foster an entrepreneurial mindset, where seizing opportunities is encouraged to drive growth and success. Join our team and be part of an environment that values and rewards creative thinking, collaboration, and a can-do attitude.

As Head of Regulatory Science Seeds & Traits Belgium, you will lead and provide strong operational support for the Regulatory Science S&T teams in Belgium to ensure the licence to operate from a regulatory safety perspective for the S&T portfolio and support timely registrations of new BASF S&T products by delivering regulatory data, reports and safety assessments.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• You lead and manage leaders of key regulatory science disciplines in Belgium: Molecular Characterization and Bioinformatics, Protein Production and Characterization, Laboratory operations, Regulatory Data & Resource management and Reference Material Management.
• You manage assigned departmental budgets and associated CAPEX to ensure the accuracy and proper allocation of resources.
• You drive operational excellence and promote development using HR tools and other instruments when necessary and ensure succession and talent plans in line with business goals.
• You safeguard continuity and competitiveness by developing Regulatory Science strategy for responses to existing and emerging regulatory science related questions through recommendations and policy documents.

• You ensure effective collaboration and communication between Regulatory Science teams and Product Safety, Regulatory Affairs managers and Program Leaders to correctly plan and perform all preliminary and GLP regulatory studies needed for the registration of BASF S&T products.
• You actively drive cross functional collaborations with APP (TR), CP (RS) and other functions and ensure knowledge and best practice sharing and problem solving.
• You act as a Lead Test Facility Manager and ensure compliance with Principles of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• You strengthen and maintain a strong Quality management program and culture including Quality Assurance and associated trained personnel in compliance with Principles of GLP.
• You ensure compliance with BASF and regulatory safety, BioSafety and stewardship standards and traceability through quality management and laboratory information systems.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• PhD or equivalent through experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience in life sciences with sound knowledge of relevant regulations related especially to seed biotech products
• People management and budgeting/resource management skills, and preferably experience with leading other leaders and laboratory operations
• Knowledge of GLP Quality Management Systems
• Innovative, result-driven and open-minded
• Excellent networking skills and ability to establish strong internal and external network with partners in the relevant field

WHAT WE OFFER

• A permanent contract within an attractive working environment in a professional and motivated team.
• A role with challenging assignments and responsibilities.
• Responsibility from day one in a challenging but dynamic work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team.
• An attractive base salary in relation to your degree and competencies, an annual bonus and extra-legal benefits.

HOW TO REACH US

If you need more information about the process or the vacancy, please reach out to talent-acquisition-belgium@basf.com ​

ABOUT US

BASF is a multinational company dedicated to revolutionizing agricultural science. We are committed to developing innovative solutions that address global challenges in food security and sustainability.

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