Global Regulatory Leader & Business Partner - Seed Applied Technology

Corteva Agriscience • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Corteva Agriscience is seeking a Global Regulatory & Business Partner - Seed Applied Technology (GRL-BP). This role serves as the voice of regulatory within the Seed Applied Technology (SAT) Segment for business and functional leadership. The GRL-BP is accountable for leading regulatory teams to develop and implement regulatory strategies supporting the SAT Segment. The role functionally reports to the Global Regulatory Affairs Leader and receives direction from the Global SAT Segment Leader for global regulatory strategy objectives. While not having direct reports, the GRL-BP leads global regulatory teams through influence, collaboration, and negotiation. This position supports business objectives by leading global regulatory teams and supporting regional teams, ensuring correct implementation of Corteva product development processes. The GRL-BP engages with regional regulatory teams to provide global perspective, oversight, and alignment on key regional objectives and communications. The role often involves representing Corteva on industry bodies, attending trade conferences, and monitoring global policy trends to act as a key consultant.

Requirements

• Technical degree with specialization in agriculture, biology, genetics, chemistry, or an equivalent discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in registration and regulatory affairs of agricultural products with proven excellence in problem-solving.
• Good understanding of the market dynamics related to the crop protection and/or seeds industry.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work on several projects simultaneously, efficiently, and independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage without authority and resolve conflict.
• Dedicated team worker with an ability to motivate and engage.
• Experience in regulatory team leadership is essential.
• Excellent organization, planning, and prioritization skills for self and team.
• A clear and confident communicator (both written and verbal) able to articulate complex scientific ideas to non-experts and deal effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Agility, proactivity, and dynamism are essential in a growing international company.

Responsibilities

• Provides regulatory guidance for the development and implementation of technical and business strategies, as well as product development plans.
• Leads global regulatory strategy development, communication, and implementation at the SAT Segment level, aligned with business goals and strategy, as well as Corteva R&D innovation goals.
• Communicates global regulatory strategy and key business updates to regulatory project teams to support informed decision-making.
• Engages with regional regulatory colleagues to ensure the regulatory department provides a single voice for escalating issues.
• Accountable for planning and managing the global regulatory budget for the Segment.
• Serves as a key advisor on regulatory matters to Global and Regional Business Leaders and their respective networks, in collaboration with regional regulatory colleagues.
• Maintains full awareness of all regulatory projects for the SAT portfolio, including critical regulatory milestones and issues.
• Intervenes for, and escalates regulatory issues as required within, the Global Segment Leadership Team and R&D sub-functions.
• Supports the development of a world-class global regulatory function by sharing expertise and knowledge, notably guiding and mentoring regulatory colleagues.
• Serves as Global Regulatory Leader for some active ingredients in the SAT Segment.
• Leads global regulatory project teams to successful approvals through strong partnerships with regulatory sciences and regulatory affairs colleagues.
• Facilitates regulatory data reviews, registrability assessments, and regulatory project decision-making.
• Leads regulatory teams to develop registrability assessments on third-party assets ahead of potential in-license opportunities.
• Provides regulatory guidance for the development and implementation of technical strategies, as well as active ingredient project plans and business cases.
• Maintains accountability for strategy, planning, and management of the global regulatory budget for assigned active ingredient programs, in collaboration with functional and commercial colleagues.
• Coordinates global regulatory advocacy as necessary to support the achievement of regulatory program goals, aligned with the regulatory strategy.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed