Hybrid Regulatory Affairs Manager

at BASF

• Job title: Regulatory Affairs Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $105,600 - $145,200 per year
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Research Triangle Park, United States

About the role

• Regulatory Affairs Manager responsible for U.S. pesticide product registrations and overseeing regulatory strategies for BASF's Agricultural Solutions division. Collaborating across teams to support product registrations and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and implementation of strategies to achieve U.S. registration of pesticide products as well as representing BASF by participating in regulatory-related industry meetings/committees.
• Independently manage regulatory projects and lead the development and implementation of regulatory strategies required to obtain, defend, and maintain our active ingredient and product registrations.
• Provide regulatory support for scientific, regulatory affairs, and policy-related topics to address regulatory issues impacting current and future registrations in our Crop Protection, Professional & Specialty Solutions, Seed Treatment, and/or Biologicals portfolios.
• Create regulatory dossier submissions for the U.S. EPA and international authorities following globally harmonized guidelines, and providing regulatory support to internal teams, customers, and sub-registrants.
• Develop and implement strategies to secure U.S. registrations and supporting global pesticidal product registrations.
• Demonstrate negotiation and engagement skills in EPA regulatory matters by interacting with industry and agency groups, presenting persuasive arguments for timely registrations, and aligning internal stakeholders on regulatory strategies.
• Utilize strong organizational and project-management skills to lead cross-functional teams that generate data for North American registration, coordinate new active-ingredient development, plan new end-use products, and expand or re-register existing registrations for additional use sites.

Requirements

• Hold a PhD in agriculture field or related scientific discipline with 3+ years’ experience in the pesticide industry, preferably with pesticide registration; or MS degree in agriculture or related scientific discipline with 6+ years’ experience in the pesticide industry, preferably with pesticide registration; or BA/BS degree in agriculture or related scientific discipline with 8+ years’ experience in the pesticide industry, with minimum 3 years’ experience in pesticide registration and/or regulatory affairs.
• Possess working knowledge of FIFRA and a proven track record of U.S. EPA pesticide product registrations.
• Have developed regulatory strategies to obtain, maintain, and defend active ingredient and product registrations with federal and state authorities.
• Can participate effectively in multi-company task forces and industry trade-association committees.
• Can communicate and negotiate persuasively with internal stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and NGOs.
• Are able to travel up to 10%, domestically.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!