Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts andintegrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes,working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental and social value creation for sustainable andefficient agriculture.

As a Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager, you will be 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.
We are seeking a professional like you to independently manage regulatory projects and lead the development and implementation of strategies required to obtain, defend, and maintain our active ingredient and product registrations. This advanced role brings scientific, regulatory affairs, and policy-related strategic abilities to address complex regulatory issues impacting critical products in our Crop Protection, Professional & SpecialtySolutions, Seed Treatment, and/or Biologicals portfolios.

As a Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager, you create chemistry by...

• Leveraging your education in Agriculture or related field and your distinctive experience working for Agrochemical, Pharmaceutical or Life Science industries you will create regulatory dossier submissions for U.S. EPA and international regulatory authorities according to globally harmonized guidelines, as well as provide regulatory support and service to internal technical and business teams, company customers, and sub-registrants.
• Your working knowledge of FIFRA will be essential for you to develop and implement strategies to achieve U.S. registration as well as potentially assist with Global pesticidal products.
• Demonstrating your exceptional ability to negotiate, you will engage in EPA regulatory activities through interactions with industry and agency associations, present convincing arguments to regulatory authorities for timely registrations, as well as negotiate with internal groups to gain buy-in on regulatory strategies and innovative registration approaches.
• Utilizing your excellent organizational skills as well as your strong experience in project management, you will lead cross-functional project teams that develop data supporting North American registration of pesticidal products, coordinate activities associated with development of new active ingredients, develop and plan new end-use products, as well as re-register and expand existing registrations to include new use sites requiring more extensive data development.
• This is an excellent opportunity for you to demonstrate your remarkable communication skills as well as your ability to teamwork as you work closely with different business units to ensure that registration activities are conducted consistently with the overall objectives of the APN business, advise APN business teams on regulatory issues impacting company sales and profit as well as exploring alternative regulatory strategies that can benefit the business.
• Your extraordinary problem-solving skills as well as your ability to work independently will be valued assets as you find new solutions where principles, guidelines and targets are only broadly defined as well as work in a rapidly changing environment contributing to projects of moderate complexity.

If you...

• MS/PhD in an agricultural field or related scientific discipline with 12+ years of experience in the pesticide industry, including a minimum of 8 years in pesticide registration and/or regulatory affairs; or a BA/BS degree in agriculture or a related scientific discipline with 15+ years of experience in the pesticide industry, including a minimum of 10 years in pesticide registration and/or regulatory affairs.
• Must have comprehensive working knowledge of FIFRA, with a proven track record of successfully registering complex pesticide active ingredients.
• Developed regulatory strategies to obtain, maintain, and defend active ingredient and product registrations with federal and state regulatory authorities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and actively participate in multi-company task forces and industry trade association committees.
• Proven effective and influential communication and negotiation skills at all levels and audiences, both internally (from project teams to executive management) and externally with regulatory authorities and NGOs.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, mostly domestically.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• 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!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

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Pay transparency

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $128,000 - $176,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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