Assistant Manager Regulatory

Job Title: Assistant Manager Regulatory (Crop Protection Business)

Godrej Agrovet - Crop Protection Business

Mumbai HO

Job Title:
Assistant Manager Regulatory
Crop Protection Business)

Job Type:
Permanent, Full-time

Function:
Supply Chain

Business: Crop Protection Business
Godrej Agrovet

Location:
Mumbai / Hyderabad

About Godrej Industries Group:

GIG is a holding company of the Godrej Group. We have significant interests in consumer goods, real estate, agriculture, chemicals, and financial services through our subsidiary and associate companies, across 18 countries.

About Godrej Agrovet:

Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) is a diversified, Research & Development focused agri-business Company dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields. GAVL holds leading market positions in the different businesses it operates - Animal Feed, Crop Protection, Oil Palm, Dairy, Poultry and Processed Foods. GAVL has a pan India presence with sales of over a million tons annually of high-quality animal feed and cutting- edge nutrition products for cattle, poultry, aqua feed and specialty feed. Our teams have worked closely with Indian farmers to develop large Oil Palm Plantations which is helping in bridging the demand and supply gap of edible oil in India. In the crop protection segment, the company meets the niche requirement of farmers through innovative agrochemical offerings. GAVL through its subsidiary Astec Life Sciences Limited, is also a business-to-business (B2B) focused bulk manufacturer of fungicides & herbicides. In Dairy and Poultry and Processed Foods, the company operates through its subsidiaries Creamline Dairy Products Limited and Godrej Tyson Foods Limited. Apart from this, GAVL also has a joint venture with the ACI group of Bangladesh for animal feed business in Bangladesh.

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Roles & Responsibilities:

• Understand and interpret Crop Care product regulations (pesticides, fertilizers, bio-stimulants) and ensure compliance with applicable state and central laws.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to arrange necessary documentation for sales permissions, warehouse additions, and principal certificate approvals (PC approvals).
• Liaise with regulatory authorities (State Agriculture Departments) to secure timely approvals and licenses.
• Prepare and submit applications for selling permissions, endorsement of Principal Certificates, and registration-related activities across states.
• Manage and facilitate the Sales Permission process for Co-Marketers, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support Co-Marketers in obtaining selling licenses across multiple states, providing guidance on documentation and regulatory steps.
• Maintain an updated knowledge base of various state-level rules, acts, and regulations governing agrochemicals, including frequent changes or amendments.
• Ensure regulatory documentation accuracy and audit readiness (licenses, permissions, certifications, etc.).
• Monitor compliance risks and recommend corrective actions to ensure seamless product movement and sales.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with state-level authorities, regulators, and industry associations to ensure smooth approval processes.
• Provide regulatory inputs for new product launches, product registrations, and market expansion strategies.
• Train internal teams and co-marketers on compliance requirements, sales licensing procedures, and state-specific rules.
• Track renewals of licenses/permissions to avoid business disruptions and ensure timely submission.
• Keep abreast of changes in Insecticides Act, Fertilizer Control Order (FCO), Bio-stimulant guidelines, and other applicable regulations.

Key Skills:

• Strong understanding of Central and State-level regulatory frameworks for agrochemical products.
• Proven track record of engaging with regulatory bodies and state agriculture departments.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and follow-up skills.

Educational Qualification:
Any bachelors degree (B.Sc. Agriculture / Chemistry / Life Sciences preferred).

Experience:
5–7 years in the Agrochemical industry, with hands-on experience in regulatory approvals and compliance.

Be an equal parent

Maternity support, including paid leave ahead of statutory guidelines, and flexible work options on return

Paternity support, including paid leave

New mothers can bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Adoption support; gender neutral and based on the primary caregiver, with paid leave options

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Gender transition support

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Uncapped sick leave

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Performance-based earning opportunities

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It's not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now

We look forward to meeting you.