Sr Specialist, Regulatory - Crop Protection

What You'll Do:

• Regulatory Submissions: Manage regulatory submissions for the registration and renewal of crop protection products with PMRA, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Regulatory Strategy: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Legal, to establish regulatory strategies that align with business goals, product development plans, and market expansion objectives for Canada.
• Regulatory Trackers and Database: Maintain and track product registration status, renewal times, submission statuses, and compliance activities.
• Label Review: Own the review and approval of product labels to ensure compliance with applicable regulations in Canada.
• Regulatory Studies and Documentation: Coordinate regulatory activities with third parties, including research permits, and the arrangement and monitoring of laboratory and field studies.
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor regulatory changes related to crop protection regulations in Canada, assess their impact, and implement necessary changes to maintain compliance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Provide regulatory guidance and support to internal teams including product development, manufacturing, marketing, and others.
• Regulatory Processes: Develop and improve internal regulatory processes, workflows, and documentation to streamline operations and ensure efficient compliance. Participate in activities such as external audits, regulatory inspections, or product recalls.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, industry associations, and other relevant stakeholders. Work with federal agencies to resolve technical or other regulatory/registration issues.
• Training and Education: Conduct training sessions and provide guidance to internal teams on regulatory requirements, policies, and best practices to foster a culture of compliance.
• Compliance Leadership: Lead and perform work in alignment with Nutrien's corporate policies, programs, and SH&E regulations to bring our Culture of Care to life.
• Additional Duties: Complete additional duties as needed to meet business objectives, with the ability and willingness to support US product registration.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biological Sciences, Agriculture, Environmental Engineering or related field is required. A Master’s Degree is preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in regulatory affairs or other relevant technical roles in the agriculture industry (e.g., R&D, production, field trials)
• Problem-solving & collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex regulatory information clearly
• Strong understanding of crop protection product registrations in Canada, and a strong technical background in fields like chemistry, biology, environmental science, or plant physiology
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess complex regulatory issues and provide practical solutions
• Willingness to learn, teach, and share information within the team
• Skilled in working independently coupled with awareness for seeking guidance and consultation from remote team members
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, regulatory software, and databases