Mgr, Regulatory Labeling & Industry Engagement

Nutrien•Deerfield, IL

3d•$110,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

This people leader role is responsible for providing effective leadership to Nutrien’s Regulatory Labeling Team and overseeing strategic industry engagement, demonstrating a strong passion for industry advocacy. This dual focused position will enhance and maintain our efforts in labeling regulatory compliance for North America while professionally representing Nutrien at industry association activities and events.

Requirements

Degree in sciences such as chemistry, biological or environmental sciences, agronomy, chemistry, product stewardship, or related field; MSc or PhD preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience in U.S. product registration for crop inputs
Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. labeling requirements, operating independently in proof-reading labels, locating errors, and implementing solutions to ensure accurate labeling is submitted
Proven experience managing and leading a team to achieve results
Effective interaction with regulators and working committees within a trade association
Process-driven with strong organizational, communication, and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
Skilled at translating complex technical concepts for varied audiences
Capable of exercising discretion and discernment in handling sensitive matters
Demonstrated leadership through influence and strategic guidance
Ability to travel 5% to 15% in North America

Nice To Haves

Canadian or international crop input product registration experience is an asset

Responsibilities

Guide and support the team responsible for the development, maintenance, and compliance of all Nutrien product labels, facilitating the development of team members
Lead by example, modeling Nutrien’s core values and providing ongoing coaching to contribute to employee development and experience, fostering autonomy and accountability
Develop and refine internal policies and procedures to ensure labeling compliance for Nutrien products
Improve existing processes to achieve full digitalization and audit tracking for label creation and review
Own and manage large labeling projects, such as compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Spanish labeling requirements or major marketing graphic changes
Coordinate self-assessment and/or audit activities related to labeling, working closely with Internal Audit and the Regulatory team
Foster a culture of safety and compliance within labeling operations and complete other duties as needed to meet business objectives
With guidance from team leadership, lead Nutrien’s industry engagement strategy for Regulatory & Stewardship
Collaborate with Government & Industry Affairs, Legal and others to prioritize and track engagement activities
Participate in relevant industry associations (e.g., CropLife, TFI, AAPFCO) to represent Nutrien’s interests, serving on committees as requested
Lead responses and provide support for requests for comments from authorities or industry associations, ensuring timely, accurate, and well-coordinated input from the Regulatory & Stewardship team
Monitor, track, and evaluate emerging and evolving regulations affecting Nutrien’s products and operations
Maintain trackers for industry engagement activities and key regulations
Drive compliance projects and/or reporting requirements resulting from new regulations that impact multiple products, collaborating with Legal, Environmental, Government & Industry Affairs, and other stakeholders
Contribute to the regulatory knowledge management system (Global Vision/Compass) for labeling and industry engagement, identifying opportunities for automation and integration between tools