Global Biology Compliance Lead

Corteva Agriscience • Johnston, RI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind. Corteva Agriscience is seeking to hire a Global Biology Compliance Lead . This role will be based at our Johnston, Iowa campus. What You’ll Do: Develop and implement compliance programs, policies, and training for biological materials subject to pre-commercial government oversight. Lead U.S. and Canada compliance programs, ensuring adherence to: USDA-APHIS (BRS and PPQ) & CFIA regulations Oversee compliance for: Organisms modified through biotechnology and Non-modified organisms regulated as plant pests or weeds. Coordinate global biology compliance programs to ensure consistency and best practices in compliance and stewardship. Serve as program coordinator for Corteva’s seeds and biology incident response process, under the global incident response team leader. Represent Corteva in industry associations focused on pre-commercial regulatory compliance and product stewardship (based on experience). Role primarily aligned with Corteva’s seeds business; will transition to the new “SpinCo” company after Corteva’s separation in late 2026. Until separation, provide oversight for crop protection R&D compliance needs related to biology.

Requirements

• Excellent organization skills
• Excellence communication skills
• Demonstrated ability and experience implementing USDA-APHIS, BRS and PPQ regulatory compliance processes, procedures and IT systems at a region and global level, preferably at a large multinational organization
• Experience managing regulatory compliance issues / incidents
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus in a large organization
• Demonstrated ability to lead people, both direct and indirect reports
• Experience developing, implementing, and training staff on regional and global regulatory compliance and stewardship requirements.
• 10-15 years direct experience implementing regulatory compliance programs and quality management systems.
• Bachelor Degree (or higher) in a life science focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement compliance programs, policies, and training for biological materials subject to pre-commercial government oversight.
• Lead U.S. and Canada compliance programs, ensuring adherence to: USDA-APHIS (BRS and PPQ) & CFIA regulations
• Oversee compliance for: Organisms modified through biotechnology and Non-modified organisms regulated as plant pests or weeds.
• Coordinate global biology compliance programs to ensure consistency and best practices in compliance and stewardship.
• Serve as program coordinator for Corteva’s seeds and biology incident response process, under the global incident response team leader.
• Represent Corteva in industry associations focused on pre-commercial regulatory compliance and product stewardship (based on experience).
• Role primarily aligned with Corteva’s seeds business; will transition to the new “SpinCo” company after Corteva’s separation in late 2026.
• Until separation, provide oversight for crop protection R&D compliance needs related to biology.

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees