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JACQUELENE VERONICA TILTMANN

Regulatory Affairs | Agriculture
Kempton Park

Summary

Regulatory affairs specialist with many years of experience in the agricultural products industry. Extensive background in project coordination to achieve and maintain product registration in South Africa, and other Southern and Eastern African countries. Strong communicator within team structures, maintaining internal relationships, as well as with regulatory authorities and other external stakeholders. Known for problem-solving skills, dedicated work ethic, and commitment to improving standards.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Sr. Country Reg. Affairs Specialist

BASF SOUTH AFRICA
02.2015 - Current
  • Prepare and submit comprehensive registration dossiers for a diverse portfolio, including fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, biologicals, fertilizers, rodenticides, and plant growth regulators for South Africa and Namibia.
  • Successfully secure new product registrations and maintain existing ones, managing all changes that concern product specifications and manufacturing details.
  • Coordinate the acquisition and organization of essential supporting documents for dossiers.
  • Lead risk assessment activities for innovative new molecules, ensuring safety and compliance.
  • Vigilantly maintain the organization's freedom to operate by adhering to regulatory requirements and upholding internal compliance standards.
  • Provide guidance on regulatory requirements for projects.
  • Efficiently process applications for import permits, supporting supply chain activities and trial sample imports.
  • Proactively manage product stewardship activities for changes and updates to dossiers and product labels as needed.
  • Diligently maintain registration tracking databases, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
  • Assist with regulatory activities for budget.
  • Review biological trial data and laboratory analyses, utilizing findings to enhance dossier quality and for decision-making.
  • Manage registration timelines and schedules.
  • Collaborate with trademark colleagues for up-to-date records for South Africa and Namibia for registration status of trademarks.
  • Provide strategic input for planning and guidance on dossier requirements, research protocols, laboratory analyses, toxicological data, and other regulatory science topics.
  • Foster and maintain valuable external relationships with regulatory authorities, industry associations, as well as internal collaborations with global colleagues.
  • Active participation in CropLife South Africa working groups for driving and refining country registration requirements.

Registrations Consultant

SHARDA CROPCHEM
04.2013 - 01.2015
  • Prepared and submitted registration application dossiers for agricultural remedies.
  • Compiled comprehensive data and information summaries for dossiers.
  • Provided detailed feedback and reporting on dossier and registration status.
  • Provide strategic input for planning and guidance on dossier requirements, encompassing research protocols, laboratory analyses, and toxicological data.
  • Coordinated pre- and post-registration activities, including laboratory analysis, field development, label design, and implementation.
  • Authored Material Safety Data Sheets in compliance with industry standards.

Registrations and Technical Sales Support

CHEMTURA
01.2014 - 06.2014
  • Managed product registrations across Southern Africa, ensuring compliance and seamless market entry.
  • Fostered strategic partnerships with area managers, regulatory bodies, and research institutions to facilitate product approvals.
  • Collaborated with global technical support teams to align regional requirements with international standards.

Regulatory Specialist

ROLFES AGRI (previously AG-CHEM AFRICA)
05.2009 - 03.2013
  • Compiled comprehensive registration dossiers for agricultural remedies, fertilizers, and farm feeds to facilitate product registration.
  • Prepared and submitted changes concerning product specifications and manufacturing details in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Authored Material Safety Data Sheets and Transport Emergency Cards.
  • Coordinated laboratory testing to support registration dossiers for agricultural products and for quality control purposes.
  • Collaborated with the artwork department to implement label recommendations and produce final product labels.
  • Managed the renewal process for registrations of agricultural remedies, fertilizers, and farm feeds.
  • Actively participated in industry association meetings, providing valuable feedback to internal teams and management.
  • Maintained a comprehensive archive of regulatory and technical documentation, ensuring an up-to-date regulatory database.
  • Oversaw the upkeep of external registration and label databases critical to the crop protection industry.
  • Worked in close partnership with management to establish realistic timelines for dossier submissions.
  • Ensured timely submission of dossiers and related documentation to appropriate entities.
  • Mentored and trained junior regulatory colleagues.

Regulatory Specialist

DUPONT
10.2006 - 02.2009
  • Managed regulatory affairs across the Southern and Eastern African markets.
  • Engaged actively in industry association meetings, offering crucial insights and feedback to the team for decision-making.
  • Compiled and submitted registration dossiers for agricultural remedies and other chemicals used in agriculture.
  • Played a key role in the creation of compliant product labels for registration dossiers.
  • Streamlined the execution of label recommendations, collaborating closely with the artwork department.
  • Managed the renewal of agricultural remedy registrations.
  • Directed the approval workflows for marketing materials, ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Diligently updated and archived regulatory documentation, upholding organizational standards.
  • Provided consistent updates on progress and changes to the team and management.
  • Mentored and trained junior regulatory colleagues.

Technical Assistant & Regulatory Affairs

SPESFEED
03.2002 - 10.2006
  • Authored technical articles for quarterly client newsletters, enhancing brand visibility and client engagement.
  • Managed farm feed registration processes for various products, including raw materials, livestock, and companion animal nutrition, in compliance with regulatory authorities.
  • Coordinated client requests for feed and raw material analysis, supporting registration applications.
  • Guided clients through label creation procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance and brand consistency.
  • Executed general office administration tasks and maintained high-quality client interactions at office and farm level.

Education

Post-Graduate Diploma (Medical Toxicology)

UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH
NQF 8
01-2022

BSc (Agric): Animal Science

UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
NQF 8
04.2001 -

Skills

Project Management

Courses

CropLife SA CPD (Continuing Professional Development)

Training and accreditation programme for Crop Advisors in South Africa

2024 - Present


GHS

Orange House Partnership Training and Capacity Building Workshop on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

2011


AVCASA module course (Crop Protection)

Various aspects of crop protection from application techniques to legislation, as well as the diseases and pests of crops

2008

Memberships and Accreditations

SACNASP

Registered Scientist

Pr.Sci.Nat.

Oct 2024 - Present


TOXSA

Toxicology Society of South Africa

Mar 2022 - Present

Timeline

Sr. Country Reg. Affairs Specialist

BASF SOUTH AFRICA
02.2015 - Current

Registrations and Technical Sales Support

CHEMTURA
01.2014 - 06.2014

Registrations Consultant

SHARDA CROPCHEM
04.2013 - 01.2015

Regulatory Specialist

ROLFES AGRI (previously AG-CHEM AFRICA)
05.2009 - 03.2013

Regulatory Specialist

DUPONT
10.2006 - 02.2009

Technical Assistant & Regulatory Affairs

SPESFEED
03.2002 - 10.2006

BSc (Agric): Animal Science

UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
04.2001 -

Post-Graduate Diploma (Medical Toxicology)

UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH
JACQUELENE VERONICA TILTMANNRegulatory Affairs | Agriculture