Regulatory Labeling & Industry Engagement Lead

Nutrien; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Retirement plan with employer matching

Paid time off and parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Nutrien is seeking a mid-senior Manager for Regulatory Labeling & Industry Engagement to lead the labeling team, oversee NA regulatory compliance, and represent Nutrien at industry associations. The role emphasizes safety, integrity, and collaboration across Legal, Government & Industry Affairs, and Internal Audit.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in U.S. agricultural product registration, 2+ years in leadership, and strong project management, communication, and regulatory expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biological or Environmental Science, Agronomy, Product Stewardship or related field is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in U.S. product registration (agricultural) for crop inputs.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisor or manager leadership role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. labeling requirements, operating independently in proof-reading labels, locating errors, and implementing solutions to ensure accurate labeling is submitted.
• Proven experience managing and leading a team to achieve results.
• Effective interaction with regulators and working committees within a trade association.
• Process-driven with strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to travel 5% to 15% in North America.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the team responsible for the development, maintenance, and compliance of all Nutrien product labels, facilitating the development of team members.
• Lead by example, modeling Nutrien's core values and providing ongoing coaching to contribute to employee development and experience, fostering autonomy and accountability.
• 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 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Spanish labeling requirements or major marketing graphic changes.
• Coordinate self-assessment and/or 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.
• With guidance, lead Nutrien's industry engagement strategy for Regulatory & Stewardship.
• Collaborate with Government & Industry Affairs, Legal and others to prioritize and track engagement activities.
• Participate in relevant industry associations (e.g., CropLife, TFI, AAPFCO) to represent Nutrien's interests, serving on committees as requested.
• Lead responses and provide support for requests for comments from authorities or industry associations, ensuring timely, accurate, and well-coordinated input from the Regulatory & Stewardship team.
• Monitor, track, and evaluate emerging and evolving regulations affecting Nutrien's products and operations.
• Maintain trackers for industry engagement activities and key regulations.
• Drive compliance projects and/or reporting requirements resulting from new regulations that impact multiple products, collaborating with Legal, Environmental, Government & Industry Affairs, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the regulatory knowledge management system (Global Vision/Compass) for labeling and industry engagement, identifying opportunities for automation and integration between tools.
• Model our core value of safety by enabling and leading a culture in which you are actively contributing to a safe work environment.
• Complete additional tasks and assignments to meet business needs and objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory labeling knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biological or Environmental Science, Agronomy, Product Stewardship or related field

Job description

Nutrien is seeking a mid-senior Manager for Regulatory Labeling & Industry Engagement to lead the labeling team, oversee NA regulatory compliance, and represent Nutrien at industry associations. The role emphasizes safety, integrity, and collaboration across Legal, Government & Industry Affairs, and Internal Audit.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in U.S. agricultural product registration, 2+ years in leadership, and strong project management, communication, and regulatory expertise.