US Regulatory Specialist, Syngenta

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

About Us

At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the US Seeds Traits Regulatory Team within Seeds Development is currently seeking an US Regulatory Specialist, to be located in Research Triangle Park (Durham), North Carolina.

Role Purpose

• Lead and manage vital Plant Varity Protection (PVP) filings in the US to help support Syngenta’s intellectual property efforts
• Provide support for regulated field trial activities, seed labelling and USDA permitting
• Accountabilities
• U.S. lead for Plant Variety Protection (PVP) and Seed Certification projects for wheat, vegetables, flowers, corn and soy varieties for the certification and importation of seed and plant products in the United States.
• Cooperating and communicating with relevant business, R&D stakeholders and PVP/Registration specialists in other parts of the world to ensure variety filings are made and are consistent with global IP and development status
• Preparation of PVP applications, filing, and management of PVP fillings for wheat, vegetable and flowers in the U.S.
• Breeder and stakeholder support to ensure complete filings
• Attend relevant meetings to keep updated on new varieties
• Become expert in PVP rules and regulations for the U.S.
• Manage PVP and Patent deposits for both seed and propagated varieties
• Update and manage PVP information in Syngenta’s database systems
• Main Syngenta contact for USDA PVP office
• Acquire basic knowledge of Seed certification rules (AOSCA)
• Support key elements of the regulated field trial compliance programs in the US and Canada.
• Assist in submitting and obtaining U.S. regulatory approvals of new biotechnology traits and assist in ensuring Syngenta maintains freedom to operate for our current commericial products

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is Required (Agriculture, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology or related background).
• Strong capabilities in the interpretation and communication (written and verbal) of technical and non-technical information to internal and external stakeholders
• Preferred Requirements
• Experience working in a multi-culture and multi-discipline team environment is desired
• A proven track record of successful goal delivering.
• Knowledge on how the legal environment, political and public perceptions impact regulations of technology in agriculture is desired.
• Experience with the registration a deregulation process for biotech traits with USDA, EPA and FDA.
• What We Offer
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid Vacation, 9 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year
• Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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Primary Location

USA-North Carolina-Durham