AMVAC, an American Vanguard company, has an opportunity for a Regulatory Affairs Manager with EPA experience. This is an interesting and exciting opportunity to use your expertise to promote and manage AMVAC’s products through their regulatory process.  AMVAC's solutions include crop and non-crop products; Biological products (bio-stimulants; bio-microbials) and other innovative products. Three (3 ) years of FIFRA and PMRA experience and a technical degree desired. 

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.  This is a remote position (East Coast a plus!)!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage assigned registration portfolios for crop and non-crop products registered with EPA and PMRA
• Interact with global colleagues to develop strategies on common registration topics impacting chemistries
•  Work directly with Federal and State regulatory agency contacts as the company’s primary regulatory contact including leading face-to-face & virtual meetings
• Liaise with internal colleagues to obtain required documents to generate submissions and support registration and reregistration which includes toxicology, eco-toxicology, environmental fate, chemistry, field development, marketing and sales teams
• Craft Regulatory strategy and communicate the risks to management
• Review and provide approval of all collateral labeling associated with assigned product portfolio (advertising / Website)
• Engage with cross functional teams including manufacturing, technology, procurement daily to ensure American Vanguard products are in good standing to ensure compliance
• The Regulatory Affairs Manager will be appointed to participate as an active member of Industry regulatory or scientific committees and will have the opportunity to network with Industry peers

EXPERIENCE & ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. degree in a scientific discipline including Chemistry, Biology, Toxicology, Ecotoxicology or microbiology required - Advanced degree preferred but not mandatory
• Direct responsibility for submissions to EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and/or PMRA (Pest Management Regulatory Agency) experience is mandatory
• 8 years of direct experience with Crop and Non-crop registrations
• Significant understanding of industry regulatory issues and experience in registration and reregistration activities
• 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 a plus
• Previous experience in areas such as Biological products, Maximum Residue Levels (MRL’s), Adverse reporting or facilitating audits and implementation of FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act) training across diverse groups desired

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Quality: Accuracy, thoroughness and ability to perform work while meeting quality standards
• Cooperation and attitude: Ability to work well with others
• Productivity: Meets commitments on time
• Independent: Self-reliance in thinking, planning and carrying out job responsibilities.
• Problem Solving: Develops technical or process solutions to complex regulatory challenges
• Organized: Good organization and observational skills are a must. Attention to detail is a requirement

AMVAC OFFERS:

• Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Health Savings / Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching
• Employee Stock Purchasing Plan with employee discount
• Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay
• 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.