Manager of Regulatory Affairs

Sipcam Agro USA•Durham, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Regulatory Affairs will provide leadership to the Regulatory department through the development and implementation of a regulatory strategies that support the Company’s five-year growth plan by maintaining existing registrations and securing registrations for new products. The Manager will lead the project management of the Company’s development programs in coordination with management and the leadership team to represent Sipcam Agro USA and Sipcam Oxon in negotiations, regulatory committees, and task forces.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Chemistry, or a related field
15-20 years of experience in the Regulatory affairs
10-15 years of experience managing and overseeing federal and multi-state regulatory affairs
10+ years of experience leading teams of five or more employees. Experience with coaching, performance management, and mentoring
Knowledge of crop protection business practices
Deep understanding of the agriculture industry including crop protection, industry/market knowledge and technologies and practices
Excellent attention to detail with reading technical documents and reporting data
Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to present data in a clear and concise manner
Strong time management skills with the ability to set priorities and manage changing timelines
Strong leadership capabilities, a proven track record of quickly establishing credibility and utilizing strategic thinking and planning within the functions of the organization as well as in partnership with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Ability to influence, develop, and maintain effective internal and external relationships to drive organizational change with or without direct authority. Proactively collaborate and ensure cohesion across the organization. Promote and secure cross-functional buy-in from leadership and peer groups within the company
Ability to participate in technical discussions while effectively communicating the importance of state and federal regulations and regulatory standards
Ability to work effectively within a multicultural team and environment. Ability to consider diverse perspectives, foster collaboration, and resolve issues or conflicts in a constructive and professional manner
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet changing deadlines
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and personnel policies and procedural manuals.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of information furnished in written and oral form.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PhD preferred

Responsibilities

Foster a strong team culture and support the Regulatory Team by providing guidance regarding best practices and performance
Direct the regulatory affairs of Sipcam Agro USA and ensure compliance with all state and federal regulatory requirements
Develop and implement regulatory strategies with Sipcam Oxon, the parent company of Sipcam Agro USA, for global active ingredients
Partner with Sipcam leadership and management to secure, register, and launch new products from third parties and Sipcam Oxon while meeting critical timelines
Ensure all registration packages are submitted accurately and on time
Develop and maintain relationships with EPA account managers and other state regulatory authorities
Work with the Sipcam Agro management team to negotiate data compensation agreements as required as part of the product acquisition strategy
Ensure the Regulatory Team stays up to date on state and federal registrations
Manage relationships with regulatory consultants
Work with the Operations Team to successfully bring products to market while ensuring the regulatory compliance of existing product portfolios
Serve as an active member of the Sipcam New Product Introduction (NPI) Team
Provide Sipcam Agro management and cross-functional teams with regulatory and competitive intelligence
Represent Sipcam Agro on regulatory committees with Crop Life America, BPIA, RISE and other agricultural organizations as assigned
Guide Sipcam management on strategy and represent the company on regulatory task forces
Work with the Regulatory Team to prepare the annual Regulatory budget and business plan