Regulatory Scientist - Valent U.S.. LLC

About Us

Valent U.S.A. LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited, engages in the development, registration, sales, and marketing of integrated technological solutions for crop production and pest management that deliver value for our customers and stakeholders. A leading crop protection firm serving the agricultural and non-crop products markets in North America, Valent products help growers produce safe and abundant food and fiber crops, and horticultural professionals improve the quality of life for their customers.

The corporate motto, Products That Work, From People Who Care®, describes the company's business philosophy. Valent seeks out and provides customers with innovative and effective solutions to their production challenges. Our vision is to be the best company delivering integrated solutions of biorational and traditional crop protection solutions to our customers. Valent is dedicated to creating a world that is healthier and more comfortable, and that has a sustainable abundance of quality, affordable food, helping crops to be the ultimate renewable resource.

The Regulatory Scientist serves as a senior scientific leader and GLP Study Director, providing strategic and technical oversight of regulatory studies supporting product registrations. This position leads complex laboratory and contract research programs, interfaces directly with regulatory agencies (EPA and state authorities), and mentors scientific staff. The role plays a critical leadership function in advancing Valent’s crop protection portfolio by ensuring regulatory-ready, scientifically sound environmental fate and metabolism studies.

The position shapes study strategy, influences regulatory outcomes, develops scientific talent, and serves as a key scientific voice across cross‑functional teams.

• Serve as GLP Study Director with full accountability for the scientific integrity, regulatory compliance, and successful execution of environmental fate and metabolism studies and other regulatory studies in accordance with FIFRA and Good Laboratory Practice guidelines.
• Lead the design, execution, interpretation, and reporting of regulatory studies, including protocol development and preparation of final reports for submission to regulatory agencies.
• Act as a primary technical interface with regulatory authorities, preparing scientifically sound responses to EPA and state agency inquiries.
• Provide scientific leadership to internal teams and contract research organizations, ensuring data quality, regulatory acceptability, and adherence to timelines.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop Chemists and Associate Chemists; set priorities, provide coaching, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, developing realistic timelines, manpower plans, and cost estimates; communicate status and risks to internal stakeholders.
• Maintain deep expertise in environmental fate, metabolism, chromatography, and regulatory guidelines; evaluate emerging scientific and technical advances for application to Valent programs.
• Contribute to cross‑functional project teams, providing strategic scientific input to meet regulatory and business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and waste disposal procedures; participate in required training and safety programs.
• May represent Valent at scientific conferences, contribute to publications, and identify patentable innovations.

• MS or PhD in Chemistry or related scientific discipline.
• 9–12 years of relevant experience, including serving as a GLP Study Director for regulatory submissions.
• 5–7 years of experience leading or mentoring scientific staff.
• In-depth knowledge of USEPA/FIFRA and GLP guidelines, study design, and protocol development.
• Strong expertise in chromatography (LC, GC), mass spectrometry, purification techniques, and environmental fate methodologies.
• Proven ability to solve complex technical problems through method development and innovation.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

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