Regulatory Manager, Indonesia

About BASF Indonesia

BASF has been investing in Indonesia since 1976. Today, BASF solutions contribute to the success of its customers in Indonesia in nearly all industries, including agriculture, food, home & personal care, automotive, paints and coatings and chemicals. The head office of BASF in Indonesia is located in Jakarta, with production sites in Cengkareng, Cimanggis and Merak – all of which are halal certified. In 2024, BASF posted sales of approximately €511 million to customers in Indonesia and employed 464 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF in Indonesia is available at

Objectives of the Position:

Ensure timely registration of Agrochemical Products, Pest Control and Non-Crop products in Indonesia to support business objectives

Ensure that BASF has the license to operate and sell crop protection and other related products in Indonesia

To lead the Regulatory team by acting as a role model and coaching the team for high performance in Indonesia

Main Tasks:

Accountable to provide regulatory guidance to our business units about active ingredient/products. To be consulted by regional and global colleagues on country-specific regulatory guidance

Design optimized registration strategies for products in the country to support the agreed business goals considering potential short and long term issues and trends.

Lead implementation of country regulatory strategy & budget for key products and to manage country specific pesticide issues. Coordinate execution of related activities by Development & Regulatory teams involving as appropriate with Marketing, Development, Operation units

Interact with relevant external authorities. Maintain strong and effective relationship with relevant Government Agencies (Pesticide Committees and other Ministries), Universities, Research Centers and other Regulatory authorities

Identify potential Regulatory changes or issue (including banning and prohibition) in Indonesia and report to business, Regional and/Global Regulatory on the issue and implications for the portfolio

Implement the Regional and Global Regulatory strategy for key products and to manage country specific pesticide issues

Advocate better pesticide regulations with authorities and other stakeholders.

Responsible for country registration dossiers: contribute to content, review and ensure consistency of parts provided by functional units; communicate decisions. Address related issues and coordinate scientific support. Interact and negotiate with representatives from governmental authorities to achieve regulatory objectives

Maintain up to date and reliable regulatory information in the databases; Regstat, GIS4GAP (upcoming RegOne), STRIVE and other relevant database

Provide leadership in product stewardship / sustainability programs related to the active ingredient or products under responsibility

Represent BASF Indonesia and active participation in CropLife Indonesia in the Regulatory Working Group, and other industry association as appropriate

Provide guidance and training to colleagues on Regulatory and other related subjects

Active participation in the people development topic with the Regional and Global Regulatory Team

Support registration activities of the Genetically Modified Events

Along with Business Go to Market strategy and future business set up, the responsibility could be extended to support other country registration activities in several countries. This will be discussed accordingly.

Job Requirements:

1. Education:

Master Degree in Agriculture or related sciences

Bachelor Degree has to be compensated by experiences

2. Working Experience:

Min 10 years’ experience in regulatory affairs in agrochemical industry with leadership experience

Experience in dealing with authorities (committees, regulators, policy makers)

Experience in biological efficacy, residue trials, e-fate/ecotoxicology, toxicology etc

Network in Authorities, Government structures, Research institutes, Advisors, etc.

3. Technical & Professional Knowledge:

Expertise in assessing safe use of pesticides

Strong comprehension level of agrochemical regulatory procedures, registration processes, data requirements for registration, social significance and regulatory authorities structures.

Knowledge of crop protection industry: technical, commercial, farming techniques, crop specific issues, GAP’s etc

Ability to build a good rapport with Government agencies and other relevant stakeholders, understand sensitivities

4. Other requirements:

Good command of English, both speaking and writing

Good analytical and problem solving skills

Good interpersonal and communication skill especially in influencing authorities and representing company

Motivated team player, attention to details and committed to result

High level of understanding on country political situation and active in related networks

Ability to connect and empathize on personal level with colleagues

Meticulous and excellent time management

Culturally open-minded disposition, adaptability, integrity, strong leadership