Mgr, Regulatory Labeling & Industry Engagement

Nutrien; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement program with matching contributions

Paid vacation and sick days

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Nutrien is looking for a Manager, Regulatory Labeling & Industry Engagement in Deerfield, IL. In this leadership role, you will oversee the Regulatory Labeling Team and ensure compliance with North American regulations.

Your responsibilities will include leading labeling projects, engaging with industry associations, and developing internal policies. You should have a science degree and significant experience in U.S. product registration.

A competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD preferred in related fields.
• 5+ years of experience in U.S. product registration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated leadership and strategic guidance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Regulatory Labeling Team.
• Ensure compliance with North American labeling regulations.
• Lead Nutrien's industry engagement strategy.
• Manage large labeling projects and compliance.
• Develop internal policies for labeling compliance.

Skills

U.S. product registration experience

Knowledge of U.S. labeling requirements

Project management skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Technical translation skills

Education

Degree in sciences such as chemistry, biology, or environmental sciences

Job description

Job Summary

Mgr, Regulatory Labeling & Industry Engagement at Nutrien. As a people leader, you will oversee the Regulatory Labeling Team, ensure compliance with North American labeling regulations, and represent Nutrien at industry association activities. This dual‑focused position enhances labeling compliance while engaging the broader regulatory community.

Location

Deerfield, IL, USA | Chicago, IL, USA

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the team responsible for the development, maintenance, and compliance of all Nutrien product labels, facilitating team member development.
• Lead by example, model Nutrien's core values, provide ongoing coaching, and foster autonomy and accountability among employees.
• Develop and refine internal policies and procedures to ensure labeling compliance for Nutrien products.
• Improve existing processes to achieve full digitalization and audit tracking for label creation and review.
• Own and manage large labeling projects, such as compliance with EPA Spanish labeling requirements or major marketing graphic changes.
• Coordinate self‑assessment and audit activities related to labeling, working closely with Internal Audit and the Regulatory team.
• Foster a culture of safety and compliance within labeling operations and complete other duties as needed to meet business objectives.
• Lead Nutrien's industry engagement strategy for Regulatory & Stewardship in collaboration with Government & Industry Affairs, Legal, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in industry associations (e.g., CropLife, TFI, AAPFCO), represent Nutrien's interests, and serve on committees as requested.
• Manage authoring and responses to government or industry association requests for comments, ensuring timely and accurate input.
• Monitor, track, and evaluate emerging regulations affecting Nutrien's products and operations.
• Maintain trackers for industry engagement activities and key regulations.
• Drive compliance projects and reporting requirements from new regulations, collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Contribute to the regulatory knowledge management system, identifying automation opportunities and tool integration needs.

Qualifications

• Degree in sciences such as chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, agronomy, or related field; MSc or PhD preferred.
• Minimum of five years of U.S. product registration experience for crop inputs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. labeling requirements and independent proofreading of labels.
• Proven experience managing and leading a team to achieve results.
• Effective interaction with regulators and trade association committees.
• Process‑driven with strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Skill in translating complex technical concepts for varied audiences.
• Capable of exercising discretion and discernment in handling sensitive matters.
• Demonstrated leadership through influence and strategic guidance.
• Ability to travel 5%‑15% within North America.
• Canadian or international crop input product registration experience is an asset.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range for this role at the Deerfield Corporate office is $110,000–$120,000 per year. Actual compensation may vary based on location, experience, qualifications, and organizational needs.

Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage for full‑time positions, a retirement program with generous matching contributions, paid vacation, sick days, holidays, paid personal and maternity/parental leave, and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Additional incentives: eligible for the annual incentive plan with discretionary payouts tied to company and employee performance.

Information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation. Compensation will be discussed during the application process.

EEO Statement

Nutrien is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected categories.