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.

Job Description

Accountabilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the Herbicide Portfolio Team involved in the federal registration of new and existing active ingredients (AI) and end use products as well as products in registration review.
• Manage regulatory activities for the herbicide portfolio which includes but not limited to new and current AIs, new and current end use products, new and current uses, new sources and various other PRIA and non-PRIA actions.   
• Responsible for the successful implementation of the product registration strategies to ensure that registrations align with strategic business plans and meet grower / end-user’s needs.
• Provide strategic regulatory expertise, support and direction across the Syngenta portfolio and insight into competitor portfolios.  Support post-patent defense strategies and support life-cycle management.  This includes identifying and interpreting regulatory requirements and communicating them to internal partners.
• Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with senior managers at EPA and other government agencies as needed on behalf of Syngenta.
• Negotiate with EPA managers to define registration targets, resolve issues to ensure Syngenta business strategies and timelines are met.
• Actively participate in external task forces / work groups to support needed changes in regulatory policies and legislation.

Preferred location, Greensboro, NC.  Relocation package available for qualifying applicants. 

There may be as much as 25% travel with this position

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.S. Degree in a Crop Protection related scientific field with 3-5 years of regulatory experience or a B.S. Degree in a related scientific field with at least 8 years of extensive regulatory experience.
• Ability to understand, synthesize and communicate a complex scientific concept.
• Knowledge of FIFRA, FFDCA and EPA registration requirements/policies/procedures is required.  Must have ability to share this knowledge with all internal and external stakeholders. Regulatory/government experience with an in-depth knowledge of US agriculture and EPA processes
• Prior direct regulatory experience in working with regulatory agencies is required
• Demonstrated ability in people leadership/management skills is essential

Preferred Requirments

•  Knowledge of Syngenta and related competitor products

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

Additional Information

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.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

(http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmla.htm)

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC)

(http://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/firststep/poster_direct.htm)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

(http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppa.htm)

#LI-SB2