Sr Specialist, Regulatory - Fertilizer & Plant Nutrition

Nutrien•Deerfield, AZ

12d•Remote

About The Position

This individual contributor role will ensure that regulatory registration activities for agricultural fertilizer and nutrition products are completed proficiently under limited supervision. The successful candidate will leverage their experience with US state agencies by managing a variety of routine and non-routine agricultural registrations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Product Stewardship or related field is required
Minimum of 6 years of experience in registration of fertilizer, bio stimulant, or soil amendment products in a US agricultural work setting
Comprehensive understanding of state fertilizer regulations and AAPFCO requirements
High degree of effectiveness in communicating, both written and verbally
Skilled in interacting collaboratively across technical and business functions
Proven ability to manage complex registration portfolios applying advanced critical thinking and problem solving
Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite tools to complete work efficiently
Competent in utilizing basic SharePoint functionality
In-depth experience with Regulatory related software, portals, and databases
Willingness to provide training and learning experiences to less experienced colleagues
Self-motivated approach to completing work, escalating issues appropriately

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Canada’s fertilizer regulatory framework is a bonus, not required

Responsibilities

Initiate state registration tasks for designated product portfolios, ensuring compliance with state-specific regulatory requirements, including California, Washington, and Oregon regulations
Participate in label reviews to ensure correct label versions are registered with the states and meet applicable requirements
Monitor state-specific regulatory changes, assess impacts to Nutrien products, and proactively communicate and implement necessary changes to maintain compliance
Maintain positive, professional relationships with state regulatory authorities, serving as a primary point of contact for state registration matters
Maintain a comprehensive database of all state registrations, including renewal dates, submission deadlines, and other relevant information. Manage state electronic submission processes via individual state websites
Oversee renewal processes and ensure timely submission of documentation and payments; prepare and submit new registrations as needed
Evaluate changes in regulatory requirements and implement necessary modifications to registration documentation and labeling
Maintain accurate product information and registration statuses in Telus
Respond to inquiries, questions, and requests for information regarding product registrations, label updates, or other regulatory matters
Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Product Development, Legal, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Sales, and Marketing to align and complete registration activities. Participate in product/formulation launch teams and assist with product life cycle management
Maintain awareness of regulatory changes through limited participation in relevant industry associations (AAPFCO, TFI, etc.) and share applicable insights internally
Collaborate with regulatory leadership to ensure documentation of team and cross-functional processes, retention of institutional knowledge, and regular updates to SOPs, templates, and guidance documents
Stay current on industry trends, attend relevant training sessions, and share knowledge with the team to foster regulatory expertise and a culture of compliance
Maintain accurate and thorough trackers and databases; make recommendations to simplify processes and improve workflows
Model our core value of safety by enabling a culture in which you are actively contributing to a safe work environment
Perform additional regulatory or compliance responsibilities as assigned