Product Development and Technical Support Manager, Russia and CIS

International Company is searching for a Product Development and Technical Support Manager for Russia and CIS.

Location: Moscow

Responsibilities:

• Management and optimization of the registration portfolio in Russia and CIS.
• Search for new opportunities for registration and evaluation of recipes.
• Audit and evaluation of existing registrations.
• Analysis of promising recipes for registration.
• Product Development Planning (PDP).
• Coordination and implementation of products-related sales promotion programs.
• Providing training and technical support to new and existing customers.
• Organization of demonstration tests and coordination with the interested party.
• Providing specialized, pragmatic and effective advice to agribusiness clients based on successful strategies and value chain development models appropriate to the context of the
  region.
• Participation in knowledge creation (demonstration trials, etc.), supply chain analysis, policy reviews, and other analytical support services related to the creation of competitive value chains of goods.
• Develop and manage special projects as needed, including research assignments, presentations and project documents for marketing and communications, market entry and business development initiatives.
• Regular monitoring of competitors' activity.
• Act as the key liaison between the Indian regulatory/technical team and the Russian/CIS authorities, ensuring timely exchange of documents, data, and updates for ongoing registrations
• Support for planning, preparation, submission, and follow-up of registration dossiers required by regional authorities.
• Ensure full compliance with changing regulatory frameworks in Russia CIS; continuously monitor new laws, amendments, and guidelines related to pesticides, fertilizers, bio stimulants,
  and biologicals.
• Assist in forecasting regulatory budgets, timelines, and resource requirements for the region.
• Maintain updated regulatory databases and tracking sheets for all ongoing and planned registrations, renewals, amendments, and label changes.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• Master’s degree in Agriculture / Agronomic education or similar field
• Minimum 10+ years of experience
• In-depth understanding of the Russian agrochemical market, regulatory landscape, and consumer behavior.
• Ready to travel
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-cultural collaboration skills

Work Environment:

• 20% Office and 80% Travel as per business needs
• Hybrid office
• Company car
• Medical insurance after probation