Specialist, Regulatory - Fertilizer & Plant Nutrition

What You'll Do:

• State Registrations: As directed, process state registrations for designated product portfolio, ensuring compliance with state-specific regulatory requirements.
• Renewals and New Submissions: Support renewal processes through timely and accurate submission of documentation and payments; prepare and submit new registrations as needed.
• Label Review: Participate in label content development and reviews to ensure correct label versions for assigned product portfolio are registered and requirements are met.
• State Registration Database: Maintain a comprehensive database of all state registrations, including renewal dates, submission deadlines, and other relevant information. Manage state electronic submission processes via individual state websites.
• Telus: Maintain accurate product information and registration statuses in Telus.
• State Inquiries: With guidance, respond to state inquiries regarding product registrations, label updates, or other regulatory matters.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: As directed, collaborate and coordinate with Regulatory Affairs, Product Development, Legal, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Sales, and Marketing to align and complete registration activities. Collect pertinent data in product/formulation launch team meetings and complete appropriate follow-up actions. Support product lifecycle management by deactivating registrations and related tasks.
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor state-specific regulatory changes and work with crop nutrition team to assess impacts to Nutrien
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor state-specific regulatory changes and work with crop nutrition team to assess impacts to Nutrien products. As directed, implement changes to maintain compliant registration documentation and labeling in a timely and thorough manner.
• Relationship Building: Establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with state regulatory authorities, serving as a credible point of contact for state registration matters.
• Industry Associations: Maintain awareness of regulatory changes through limited participation in relevant industry associations (AAPFCO, TFI, etc.) and share applicable insights internally.
• Training and Education: Stay current on industry trends, attend relevant training sessions, and share knowledge with the team to foster regulatory expertise and a culture of compliance.
• Process Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve workflows, making recommendations in a thoughtful manner.
• Safety: Model our core value of safety by actively contributing to a safe work environment.
• Other Duties as Needed: Perform additional regulatory or compliance responsibilities as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Product Stewardship or related field is required
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in US fertilizer/soil amendment registration
• Solid understanding of US state-specific submission requirements with desire to learn more about complex, technical matters
• Effective communication skills, in both written and verbal formats
• Collaborative mindset and interpersonal effectiveness in working with colleagues across Regulatory specialties
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite, with proficiency in data entry and data tracking
• Competent in utilizing basic SharePoint functionality
• Familiarity with R