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Vitax Limited has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Technical Manager to join its technical team. This senior role involves playing a key role in the development of new garden retail products and overseeing all technical UK and EU regulatory compliance across Vitax's complete product portfolio, including Plant Health & Protection, Biocides and Pesticides.
This wide-ranging role requires a self-motivated individual with strong communication and analytical skills. This role is hybrid although there will be some UK travel.
Core knowledge, skills and abilities
* Lead the innovation, creation and development of new products within the garden retail portfolio.
* Assess feasibility of new products and liaison with active substance suppliers.
* Product formulations and overseeing product trials.
* Responsibility for the health & safety of product formulations for both regulated and non-regulated products.
* Drive new commercial opportunities and deliver efficiencies across the product range.
* Develop a long term, sustainable new product pipeline and continually review the viability and success of new and existing products.
Technical & Compliance:
* Excellent technical knowledge and strong background in delivering innovative products in a fast moving environment.
* Experience of managing the registration/renewal processes for plant protection and biocidal products.
* Ensure all products comply with relevant regulations and health & safety documentation.
* Liaise with various regulatory authorities and keep up to date with regulatory guidance and forthcoming legislation and compliance issues.
* Oversee the creation and validation of accurate, compliant product labelling.
* Represent the company on various taskforces and contribute to strategic discussions and regulatory submissions.
Education:
* Degree in a relevant scientific discipline and at least five years, proven experience in a regulatory environment with knowledge of product labelling and compliance.
* Strong knowledge of pesticide and biocide regulations in the UK and EU.
* Ability to manage multiple projects at once and confidently work with both internal and external stakeholders.
If you have excellent technical knowledge, experience of working within a complex regulatory environment and a drive to lead the creation and development of new products in a fast-moving garden retail sector, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply for the role, please send your CV to:kirsten.guest@vitax.co.uk
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Manufacturing
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