Manager of Regulatory Affairs

About Sipcam Agro USA Inc

Sipcam Agro USA is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, and is owned by Sipcam Oxon Group, an Italian-based company founded in 1946 and recognized worldwide for formulation and manufacturing expertise. Since 1986, Sipcam Agro USA has supported farmers and golf course superintendents through education and collaboration to provide effective solutions for crop support and protection and beautiful, playable turf.

Overview

The Manager of Regulatory Affairs will provide leadership to the Regulatory department through the development and implementation of a regulatory strategies that support the Company’s five-year growth plan by maintaining existing registrations and securing registrations for new products. The Manager will lead the project management of the Company’s development programs in coordination with management and the leadership team to represent Sipcam Agro USA and Sipcam Oxon in negotiations, regulatory committees, and task forces.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster a strong team culture and support the Regulatory Team by providing guidance regarding best practices and performance
• Direct the regulatory affairs of Sipcam Agro USA and ensure compliance with all state and federal regulatory requirements
• Develop and implement regulatory strategies with Sipcam Oxon, the parent company of Sipcam Agro USA, for global active ingredients
• Partner with Sipcam leadership and management to secure, register, and launch new products from third parties and Sipcam Oxon while meeting critical timelines
• Ensure all registration packages are submitted accurately and on time
• Develop and maintain relationships with EPA account managers and other state regulatory authorities
• Work with the Sipcam Agro management team to negotiate data compensation agreements as required as part of the product acquisition strategy
• Ensure the Regulatory Team stays up to date on state and federal registrations
• Manage relationships with regulatory consultants
• Work with the Operations Team to successfully bring products to market while ensuring the regulatory compliance of existing product portfolios
• Serve as an active member of the Sipcam New Product Introduction (NPI) Team
• Provide Sipcam Agro management and cross-functional teams with regulatory and competitive intelligence
• Represent Sipcam Agro on regulatory committees with Crop Life America, BPIA, RISE and other agricultural organizations as assigned
• Guide Sipcam management on strategy and represent the company on regulatory task forces
• Work with the Regulatory Team to prepare the annual Regulatory budget and business plan

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Chemistry, or a related field
• Master’s degree or PhD preferred
• 15-20 years of experience in the Regulatory affairs
• 10-15 years of experience managing and overseeing federal and multi-state regulatory affairs
• 10+ years of experience leading teams of five or more employees. Experience with coaching, performance management, and mentoring
• Knowledge of crop protection business practices
  Deep understanding of the agriculture industry including crop protection, industry/market knowledge and technologies and practices
• Excellent attention to detail with reading technical documents and reporting data
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to present data in a clear and concise manner
• Strong time management skills with the ability to set priorities and manage changing timelines
• Strong leadership capabilities, a proven track record of quickly establishing credibility and utilizing strategic thinking and planning within the functions of the organization as well as in partnership with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Ability to influence,…