Head of US Crop Protection Regulatory Affairs - Research Triangle Park, NC (preferred)

Now hiring! Head of US Crop Protection Regulatory Affairs - Research Triangle Park, NC (preferred)

We are looking for a Head of US Crop Protection Regulatory Affairs to join our Agricultural Solutions team in [Location].

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates 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 and efficient agriculture.

This position leads the regulatory function in the US, ensuring freedom to operate for the Crop Protection business units within the Agricultural Solutions business. The role requires a strategic, agile and highly collaborative senior manager with a deep technical understanding of regulatory affairs/science and demonstrated success interfacing with Federal and State regulatory agency senior leadership. As a key member of the APD North American Crop Protection leadership team and industry influencer, you will leverage your connections with management in the commercial, supply chain and development functions and apply your understanding of competitive threats, changing regulatory dynamics, and new technologies to set the regulatory direction that facilitates successful business outcomes.

As a Head of US Crop Protection Regulatory Affairs - Research Triangle Park, NC (preferred), you create chemistry by...

• Synthesizing complex scientific and regulatory information in a continually changing regulatory environment into understandable, clear and effective regulatory strategies at the portfolio level.


• Ensuring maintenance and defense of existing products, and ensure new products have robust submission dossiers.  Provide active support and alignment on policies and procedures both within APN and globally.


• Setting expectations and reinforcing a culture that emphasizes empowerment and a drive to meet customer needs while meeting regulatory requirements. Ensuring appropriate roles and staffing levels to meet business needs, with clear responsibilities while meeting budget requirements.


• Serving as key interface between US Regulatory and key internal BASF stakeholders, proactively facilitating collaboration and coordination to assure strategic alignment and build relationships with stakeholder groups including EPA, USDA, and trade associations, including leadership.


• Ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory standards and record-keeping requirements. Working with other key stakeholders (legal, supply chain, technical service, etc.), managing potential issues.

If you...

• Have a Ph.D. with 5+ years, MS with 10+ years, or BS with 15+ years of agricultural chemical industry experience. Previous agricultural chemical regulatory experience required.


• Demonstrate expert understanding of US agricultural chemical laws and regulations, including FIFRA, TSCA, and state requirements, with a proven track record of successful registration of pesticide products.


• Have proven experience and ability to build and lead a high-performance team.


• Have experience working with US EPA Office of Pesticide Programs, USDA and other government agencies, and trade associations.


• Show ability to synthesize complex scientific and regulatory information into a coherent and effective regulatory strategy that provides clear guidance to the business.


• Display negotiation skills and ability to build relationships with key stakeholders and negotiate outcomes beneficial to the business, weighing both short and longer-term needs, both internally and externally.


• Decision making. Ability to manage through difficult situations to evaluate and provide optimal outcomes, managing relationships to ensure key stakeholder needs are met.


• Possess the ability to deliver challenging messages to stakeholders, willing to seek creative solutions, maintain focus and provide a regulatory perspective.


• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and networking skills and an ability to understand motivations of others and build and maintain key relationships. This includes key leadership at government agencies (US EPA, USDA, state lead agencies, etc.), with the BASF global regulatory team, global supply chain, and the US Crop, Seed Treatment, and P&SS businesses.

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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