Agricultural Regulatory Affairs Scientist

Battelle is guided by a founding mission. We invest our knowledge, talents and resources, helping our customers achieve their most important goals. We apply scientific rigor and creativity, succeeding where others may fail, and we invest in our communities, making the world better for generations to come. All of us share a common purpose: to solve the greatest challenges of today and tomorrow.

Our 22,000 employees work at the forefront of scientific innovation to tackle critical challenges in security, human health, manufacturing, energy and environmental management. Battelle's work is grounded in the belief that science, technology and a passion for excellence can make industries more competitive and the world a better place.

Battelle's Crop Protection Division employs over 100 scientists and provides contracted services to agricultural chemical companies globally to ensure the efficacy and sustainability of products that improve agricultural quality and yields worldwide.

We are currently seeking an Agricultural Regulatory Affairs Scientist. This position is located in Columbus, OH, but will consider remote locations. If remote, travel to Columbus, OH is required. Additional travel to other locations where Battelle serves clients and the agriculture industry, potentially including the European Union and United Kingdom is required.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will combine technical expertise in the agrochemical industry with a focus on regulatory affairs, with a proven track record as providing high level regulatory consulting and negotiations with Federal and State agency representatives. Candidate will also have a strategic role in the growth and development of the crop protection division in North America.

• Experience managing large, complex agrochemcial/regulatory projects/programs for commercial clients.
• Ability to identify future business opportunities, lead proposals and project/program teams and contribute to overall capture planning and business growth.
• Independent thought and ability to identify and resolve problems associated with the development and implementation of regulatory projects and programs.
• Experience effectively managing a range of commercial contracts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with fluency in a second language advantageous

Responsibilities

• To provide high level regulatory services to Battelle's Crop Protection Division clients in North America.
• To attract and retain new clients through the provision of a highly professional and timely regulatory affairs service.
• Develop regulatory projects with a wide variety of clients, mainly agrochemical based, in North America using Battelle resources in the US and UK.
• Act as the Coordinator for clients on their regulatory projects, liaising as necessary with colleagues in Battelle and with regulatory professionals in client organizations.
• Advise clients on regulatory requirements in the North America markets and propose regulatory solutions to achieve product registrations.
• Assist clients in determining their product regulatory strategies; the present and future political hurdles that must be overcome.
• Recommend and assess strategies for overcoming product regulatory concerns (e.g. additional studies, modelling etc.)
• Assist clients in positioning their business and products with the EPA, USDA, FDA, etc. to achieve future regulatory successes. This may involve engaging the scientific and regulatory communities, NGO's, media and the public, through common research projects, attending meetings/symposia, presentations etc.
• Develop and successfully utilize a professional network both internally in Battelle and with relevant external bodies (regulatory, scientific etc.).
• Provide strategic insights into the agrochemical CRO industry and assist with the development of the growth strategy for the Crop Protection Division

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Biological, Physical, or Environmental Science 3 years of regulatory experience.
• Candidates must have experience of agrochemical regulatory affairs and in-depth knowledge of the relevant US/Canadian legislation (FIFRA) governing the registration of plant protection substances. This will have been gained in (ideally), a CRO or an agro-industry company
• Candidates must possess the communication skills to effectively interact with senior management and scientific staff internally and within client organizations.
• Must be able to travel
• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical, Biological, Physical, or Environmental Science.
• 5 years of regulatory experience.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
• Flexible work arrangements: You have options for where you work and when you work.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients' requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers