The Director of Regulatory Affairs for the US & Canada for American Vanguard / AMVAC will lead the US Regulatory Team to ensure that FIFRA Federal and State and Canadian regulatory requirements are met in support of AMVAC’s portfolio of products.

AMVAC®, an American Vanguard® Company (NYSE: AVD) headquartered in the U.S., is a solutions provider for global agriculture that is committed to technology, innovation, and sustainability with a diverse portfolio of products. AMVAC develops, manufacturers and markets solutions for crop protection and nutrition, turf and ornamentals management and commercial and consumer pest control. We focus on four innovation platforms: Proven Chemistries, Precision Agriculture, GreenSolutions, and Sustainability Solutions for plant and soil health.

 At American Vanguard, we believe in growth, innovation, and opportunity. We understand that a successful business is built on the strength of its people which is why we are dedicated to nurturing talent, fueling success and cultivating potential.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain the US/Canada Regulatory strategy and communicate the challenges, budget needs, and risks to management 
• Manage US regulatory staff by assigning accountabilities and maintaining workplans that convey companywide priorities
• Support staff that prepare and manage regulatory submissions to US agencies and ensure compliance with federal FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act) & EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and individual state requirements including strategic peer review of technical data (e.g. toxicology, efficacy, environmental) to support product registrations and renewals
• Provide expert guidance to cross-functional teams on US/Canada regulatory requirements for product development and labeling
• Track, interpret and communicate changes in US/Canada regulatory policies, ensuring timely updates to strategies and compliance actions
• Maintain AMVAC’s regulatory freedom to operate with management of regulatory licenses and certifications, recordkeeping and reporting
• Responsibility for infrastructure to facilitate regulatory operations and serve as the designated company contact with regulatory bodies
• Represent the company with external customers (i.e., Committees, Distributors, Task Forces, etc.)
• Participate in Stage Gate priority strategic and budget discussions including evaluations of potential product acquisitions

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• M.S. degree in scientific discipline including Chemistry, Biology, Toxicology, Ecotoxicology or microbiology required - Advanced degree preferred but not mandatory 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• In-depth knowledge of current US (e.g., EPA, FIFRA, state-level regulations) and Canadian (PMRA – Pest Management Regulatory Agency) regulatory frameworks
• 10 years of direct experience with Crop and Non-crop registrations and their defense for maintaining registrations and uses during Agency reevaluations 
• Expert technical understanding of regulatory submissions and the scientific data that underpins the registrations and risk assessments for both conventional and biological pest control products
• Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple regulatory projects with tight deadlines and to communicate those priorities to the team members
• Skilled in working with R&D, legal, and marketing to align regulatory and business goals
• Effective in liaising with regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders to facilitate approvals
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with others in a team environment and for negotiation with regulatory authorities are a necessity 
• Established relationships within the government agencies is a plus

AMVAC OFFERS:

• Health insurance including Medical (PPO), Dental, Vision at very low out-of-pocket costs for the employees
• Life and AD&D insurance for employees and their families at no charge. Additional coverage available.
• The options of Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchasing Plan (ESPP) – NYSE: AVD
• Additional benefits include Vacation, Sick, Holiday time off as well as a Wellness program.  

AMVAC is an American Vanguard Company (NYSE: AVD). We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 AMVAC is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks and substance abuse testing.