Manager, Regulatory Affairs

Scotts Miracle-Gro; United States; Remote; USD 112,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live Total Health

401K match

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro is seeking a Manager, Regulatory Affairs to lead the regulatory team responsible for federal and state registrations, including EPA FIFRA actions and fertilizer compliance. You will guide strategy, mentor 5–10 professionals, and collaborate cross-functionally to support product launches and compliance.

You will oversee timelines, manage projects, and implement process improvements to accelerate submissions while maintaining rigorous regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, toxicology, or crop science.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in regulatory affairs leadership.
• Proven track record of managing 5–10 direct reports in a corporate setting.
• Experience building strong internal and external relationships; mentoring others.
• Hands-on experience with EPA FIFRA and state fertilizer regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 5–10 regulatory professionals across federal and state registrations.
• Monitor evolving federal and state regulations and advocate for the company’s regulatory positions.
• Oversee EPA FIFRA registrations (Section 3, 24(c), 18) and state registrations; manage deadlines.
• Drive process improvements to increase submission efficiency and speed to market.
• Navigate fertilizer labeling regulations and state variations to ensure compliance.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

FIFRA registrations

Team management

Regulatory strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry/engineering

Job description

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job.

We are looking for a Manger, Regulatory Affairs who will join our team.

The Manager, Regulatory Affairs will oversee the strategic development and execution of federal and state regulatory compliance and product registration strategies. This role focuses on Federal and state FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) registrations as well as state fertilizer compliance. As a regulatory leader, you will directly manage a team of 5–10 regulatory professionals, driving process improvements, overseeing complex registration projects, and serving as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies (EPA and state departments of agriculture). Additionally, you will be a key internal collaborator, mentoring staff and building robust cross-functional relationships to support business growth and compliance.

In this role you will :

Team Leadership & People Management

Manage and develop a team of regulatory affairs professionals. Allocate workload and manage team resource capacity across federal and state registration projects to ensure business priorities are met. Conduct regular performance reviews, set clear KPIs, and foster a high-performing, collaborative, and accountable team culture. Lead internal training initiatives to elevate the team’s technical knowledge regarding FIFRA and AAPFCO requirements.

Regulatory Intelligence & Freedom to Operate

Monitor and analyze evolving federal and state regulations, legislative changes, and enforcement trends that impact the industry. Advocate for regulatory positions that protect and defend the company’s freedom to operate, proactively identifying risks to existing product lines or future pipelines. Represent the company on industry task forces, trade associations (e.g., CLA, HCPA, TFI, AAPFCO), and technical committees to influence emerging policies and data requirements.

Federal & State FIFRA Registrations

Oversee and guide the team in the preparation, submission, and maintenance of EPA FIFRA registrations (Section 3, Section 24(c), and Section 18 exemptions). Manage the full lifecycle of state-level pesticide actions. Monitor and interpret evolving EPA and state‑specific registration requirements to ensure uninterrupted market access. Serve as the escalation point for responding to agency registration decisions and negotiating favorable registration outcomes.

Project Management & Process Improvement

Develop, track, and execute regulatory timelines for new product launches, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget. Evaluate existing regulatory workflows and implement process improvements to increase team submission efficiency and reduce time-to-market. Maintain accurate, centralized regulatory databases for tracking submission statuses, approvals, and compliance deadlines.

State Fertilizer Compliance & Registration

Oversee the registration and compliance of fertilizer, soil amendment, and biostimulant products across all target states. Ensure team review of product formulations, claims, and labels strictly adheres to Association of American Plant Food Control Officials (AAPFCO) guidelines and specific state regulations. Provide strategic oversight navigating complex state‑by‑state variations in fertilizer labeling requirements.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Biology, chemistry, engineering, toxicology, crop science
• Required: Minimum of 10 years of experience in a regulatory affairs leadership role, with a focus on product registration, project management, and process improvement.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and developing a team of 5–10 direct reports within a corporate regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining highly collaborative relationships both internally and externally.
• Must have demonstrated success in building external and internal relationships that includes training and mentoring others.

Desired:

• Specific experience registering lawn and garden pesticides, fertilizers and fertilizer/pesticide combination products.
• Experience with APHIS, OMRI or other lawn and garden regulations is a plus.
• Extensive, hands‑on experience with EPA FIFRA regulations and state-level pesticide/fertilizer registration protocols.
• The ability to anticipate regulatory shifts, draft persuasive technical arguments, and influence policy via industry task forces to protect the company’s Freedom to Operate.
• Experience translating complex regulations into repeatable workflows and SOPs to effectively manage and upskill a team of 5–10 regulatory professionals.
• Establish and monitor team-wide KPIs to measure submission accuracy and cycle times.
• Champion the adoption of technology and digital tools to automate tracking, eliminate workflow bottlenecks, and optimize speed‑to‑market for new product introductions.

The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $111,500.00 - $131,200.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location. In addition to the determined base salary, this role is also incentive eligible under our corporate bonus programs. For remote roles where the final candidate resides in Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon or Washington, state required pay thresholds will be factored into base salary.

Here at ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel…

• Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs. Selections range from medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%) as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more

• We know our talent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization’s success now and in the future. Career growth at our company is not always a ladder. It’s much more like a rock climbing adventure. Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.

• We value the importance of family. We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.

• Be part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability : Scotts Women’s Network, Scotts Black Employees’ Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.

• Join a company with a strong belief in giving bac k to the communities where we live and work. We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthens our team.

Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.

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Notification to Agencies:

Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.