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.