Human and Environmental Safety Team Leader

Human and Environmental Safety Lead – Global Regulatory Science

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – solving the world’s food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first.

Corteva is seeking to hire a Human and Environmental Safety Lead in the Global Regulatory Science (GRS) function to be based in Johnston, IA. The successful applicant will lead a team of subject matter experts (SMEs) in ecotoxicology, mammalian toxicology, and nutrition and dietary exposure assessment. The position requires technical expertise in regulatory risk assessment for seed biotech and gene‑edited products, along with people leadership.

The role will also serve as a close liaison with other technical experts across a wide range of disciplines within Corteva, global regulatory affairs colleagues, industry associations and regulatory authorities across the globe. The role will also be part of the GRS leadership team and contribute to strategy building, execution and people development in the GRS team.

• Lead a team of experts in global regulatory science to conduct studies, answer regulatory questions, and support all regulatory aspects of human and environmental safety of seed products.
• Co‑lead the development and execution of global regulatory strategies in seed product safety aligned with business objectives, guide the team through portfolio priorities, balance workload, and keep the focus on R&D innovation goals.
• Provide guidance for development, validation and implementation of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for human and environmental safety assessments.
• Guide regulatory safety study designs, drive continuous improvement, and work closely with SMEs to deliver highest quality data for regulatory submissions.
• Lead risk‑assessment advocacy with regulators to develop understanding of rapidly advancing technology, ensure regulatory requirements keep pace with technology developments and help shape the regulatory framework.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of critical regulatory milestones and regulatory issues in human and environmental safety for products. Accountable for delivering support on all product safety questions for global regulatory colleagues.
• Foster a culture of innovation and monitor team performance through mentoring, coaching and resource management. Provide feedback, recognize achievements, and communicate progress within the organization.
• Contribute through the group of SMEs on multiple product teams operating in a collaborative, team environment.
• Develop robust communication strategies and implement a range of effective communication methods that inform and influence.
• Utilize organizational networking to influence decision making.
• Guide and mentor regulatory staff, supporting onboarding and development of a world‑class global regulatory function through knowledge‑sharing and adoption of best practices.

• Ph.D. or equivalent in mammalian toxicology, environmental toxicology, or another toxicology‑related science degree with 10 years of industry work experience in toxicology serving the agriculture industry or a related regulated sector.
• Established track record of successful interactions with multiple global jurisdictions and experience in safety assessment of novel traits is desirable.
• Effective team leader able to develop strategies to achieve team goals, resolve conflicts, monitor performance, and own accountability for delivery of regulatory goals.
• Strong scientific background and critical‑thinking skills coupled with application of scientific principles for use in regulatory sciences and risk assessment.
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership abilities to manage and coordinate multiple projects of diverse nature. Good publication record and industry association leadership is a plus.
• Ability to communicate technical toxicology work to a range of audiences, especially effective engagement with regulators and global colleagues.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong project‑management experience.
• Leadership through influence across diverse…