Senior Product Registration Manager

FMC Corporation•Regina, SK

25d

About The Position

FMC Corporation is a global leader in agricultural sciences, driven by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture. Solutions for the Planet. We are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges. With one of the most productive and diversified pipelines in the industry, FMC is delivering cutting-edge and next-generation crop protection technologies – including Dodhylex™ active, Isoflex™ active, rimisoxafen, and fluindapyr – to help farmers increase the productivity and resilience of their land. Our employees are at the heart of this innovation. We’re looking for bold thinkers and collaborative doers. At FMC, your ideas matter. From day one, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that drives progress in agriculture, supported by a culture that values integrity, safety, respect, and results. Join us in advancing the future of agriculture. Together, we’re building a more resilient planet – one innovation at a time. Business function/overview: As part of the Product Registration Team at FMC, the Senior Product Registration Manager is accountable for the development and implementation of regulatory strategies and tactical plans to grow and defend assigned active ingredients and products in Canada. The position is also accountable for leading the data compensation process in Canada as well as delivering favorable outcomes on selected regulatory policies and issues important to the business of higher profile and complex active ingredients. The position requires technical competency as well as strong project management, excellent negotiating and influencing skills. The Senior Product Registration Manager will report directly to the North America Registration and Regulatory Affairs Director.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelors degree, preferably in chemistry, biology, agronomy and/or related field.
7 plus years of experience in a scientific discipline relevant to the regulation of pesticides in Canada
Experience advocating on key regulatory issues through representation on industry working groups and committees.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with multiple individuals on priority activities
Strong attention to detail with deadline and customer service orientation
Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to influence for positive outcomes

Nice To Haves

Masters degree is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently lead the development of regulatory strategies and tactical plans for assigned products for the Canadian business to enable optimal business results.
Prepare dossiers, including all necessary components such as chemistry, toxicology, metabolism, residue chemistry, environmental fate, environmental toxicology, value studies, summaries, risk assessments, and interpretations to achieve regulatory approvals that meet business needs.
Maintain existing registrations and defend existing technologies through re-evaluations and special review, manage label amendments, and execute product life cycle management strategies.
Ensure products are compliant with Pest Control Product regulations.
Lead in understanding, interpreting and complying with all federal (Pest Control Product Act) and provincial pesticide laws and regulations pertaining to the manufacture and use of products in Canada.
Understand the legislative and regulatory initiatives that shape the regulatory environment for the industry to bring innovative ideas to address regulatory needs using rationales in lieu of generating data.
Represent FMC by participating on CropLife Canada committees to maintain complete awareness of key regulatory issues that impact assigned product line and recommend actions in advance of competitive pressure.
Participate on, and if required, lead multi-functional project teams involving key technical areas affecting registrations to drive short- and long-term projects forward
Proactively manage unplanned events that affect quality of submissions and budgets.
Lead proactively in advance of change based on intelligence about regulatory related actions on competitive products.
Coordinate and assure transparency with the Global and North America Crop Registration and Regulatory Affairs teams.
Provide regulatory guidance for product development activities in Canada.
Liaison with Provincial Minor Use Coordinators to support/facilitate PRD registration of Minor Use Projects
Forecast operational and financial budgets for relevant projects.
Manage all regulatory aspects of data compensation with PRD and internal team members
Coordinate with Business Development in reaching favorable settlement agreements with other registrants
Coordinate with US regulatory team on data compensation cases
Manage regulatory records and databases and contribute to enhancements to information management
Work in a safe manner and support a safe working environment and security measures in word and in practice.
Coach and mentor new staff.