The Company Hort Innovation's vision is to create a prosperous and sustainable Australian horticulture industry built on innovation.They invest millions of dollars into research and development, marketing, adoption, data, and international trade initiatives to improve the profitability, productivity, and global competitiveness of the 37 levy-paying sectors.Company values underpin the culture of Hort Innovation. They are:To focus on the futureTo work as one teamTo act with respect and integrityTo make a positive differenceThe RoleThe Regulatory Affairs Crop Protection Manager is a newly created role. You will contribute to managing the Crop Protection investment portfolio, including overseeing the review of agrichemical strategies and building an investment portfolio to help shape the sector's future, handling tenders and contracts and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.Reporting to the Head of Biosecurity R&D, you will ensure the delivery of R&D projects and work closely with growers, industry groups and regulators.Responsibilities include:Driving R&D investments in crop protection to manage pests, weeds, and diseases;Facilitating key stakeholder relationships with APVMA, crop protection suppliers, growers, and delivery partners;Ensuring data collection to support label registration applications;Overseeing new minor use permit registrations.The PersonTo be successful in this role, you will have:Experience in both regulatory affairs and crop protection, particularly in R&D data generation (field trials);Solid understanding of the legislative and regulatory environment including APVMA approval processes;Broad knowledge of crop protection chemicals, use techniques, and Australian agriculture;Strength in project management;Passion for horticulture.Put your knowledge and experience to use in maximising opportunities and solutions for growers in the horticultural industry, dealing with pest, weed, and disease challenges.
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