Agriculture is all about balance. The balance that is crucial to everyone’s existence - also for our Agricultural Solutions division. We connect innovative thinking with practical action to find the right balance for success - for farmers, agriculture, and future generations. With seeds and traits, crop protection, and digital solutions, we help farmers produce food more efficiently, protect the land, and meet society's needs. Discover more about our division. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT You will provide regulatory and stewardship strategic guidance to our business units regarding active substances/products under responsibility, address related issues, and coordinate scientific support. You will design optimized global registration strategies to support business goals, anticipating potential issues and trends. You will lead the implementation of registration plans and budgets, approving and coordinating activities involving marketing, technical development, formulation, and manufacturing teams. You will be responsible for registration dossiers: contributing to content, reviewing, ensuring consistency, and making release decisions. You will coordinate scientific support using internal or external expertise and collaborate with country regulatory teams. You will interact and negotiate with government authorities to achieve regulatory objectives and manage stewardship/sustainability programs. You will represent BASF in industry task forces and working groups. WHAT YOU OFFER Scientific background (Ph.D. or M.S.) with a minimum of 5 years in the agrochemical regulatory or product safety field, preferably with global crop protection and biocidal product regulation experience. Technical and regulatory knowledge of pest control products (rodenticides, insecticides, disinfectants). Excellent leadership and project management skills, with the ability to work effectively in global teams and with external partners. Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills in an international environment. Ability to represent the company on technical, regulatory, or policy issues impacting the portfolio. Problem-solving skills and entrepreneurial spirit. IT literacy and proficiency in relevant software. Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Flexible and willing to travel internationally. Preferred location: Stockport, UK; Paris/Lyon, France; or Milan, Italy. WHAT WE OFFER Opportunities for growth within a multinational, multi-business environment. We provide benefits supporting training, development, work environment, and compensation. Click here for more information. HOW TO REACH US ABOUT US BASF Italia S.p.A., the group's main company in Italy, serves sectors such as construction, agriculture, packaging, and automotive. With over 75 years in Italy, we contribute to global challenges like environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, nutrition, and mobility. Diversity is our greatest strength! Join our winning team and develop your future with us—embracing inclusion and equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability, or belief. J-18808-Ljbffr