Develops and executes regulatory strategies for pesticide registrations at the state level. Serves as primary contact with state regulators for assigned products, securing new registrations and defending existing ones to support business objectives while ensuring compliance with state requirements.

Duties:

Drive timely and high-quality regulatory submissions to regulatory authorities.Deliver license to sell for new active ingredients, products and uses ithat are fit for purpose, including registrations at the state level, and with a label that meets growers’ needs, while being protective of human health and the environment.Champion existing active ingredients and products through pertinent regulatory processes, maintain our license to sell and protect business value.Quickly develop and maintain strong working relationships with regulators and industry groups to effectively advocate for the best possible outcomes.Lead cross-functional regulatory strategy teams to develop, optimize, and implement strategies for key active ingredient registration or product life cycle management.Actively manage project timelines and milestones to most effectively execute regulatory strategies and tactics.Provide timely and high-quality input on behalf of US Regulatory to regional project teams, contributing to project success.Collect and interpret state and federal regulatory trends and insights pertinent to the portfolio of active ingredients and products accountable for, and provide strategic recommendations to the business accordingly.
Company Description

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.  

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.  

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland. 

Qualifications
Minimum MS degree in science science-related field, or BS with 10+ years of experience in crop protection or regulatory-related fieldStrong knowledge of US State pesticide regulations and processes as well as associated data requirements; hands-on experience and a proven record of success in registrations of new active ingredients and products at the state level.Direct experience working with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, obtaining product registrations, is preferred.Knowledge and experience in registration of new active ingredients and product development as well as product life cycle management activities and processes, good understanding of ag business portfolio strategies.Prior experience working with regulatory authorities to resolve complex regulatory issues.Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with internal teams and external stakeholders.Ability to understand, synthesize, and clearly communicate complex scientific concepts and regulatory strategies.
Additional Information

What We Offer: 

A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.  401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. 

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. 

Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

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