What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Chemistry Subject Matter Expert position at Corteva Agriscience?
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Product Chemistry is seeking a Product Chemistry Subject Matter Expert – Project Management to support global registration activities for crop protection chemicals and biological products.
In this role, you will provide technical leadership and project oversight for product chemistry studies supporting registrations of active ingredients and plant protection products. You will define study strategies, coordinate execution across internal laboratories and external partners, and ensure delivery of high‑quality, regulatory‑compliant data. You will also serve as a key problem‑solver, addressing analytical or study‑related challenges as they arise.
This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, science‑driven environment, partnering with regulatory, analytical, manufacturing, and quality teams while continuing to build technical expertise and project leadership skills.
What You'll Do
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required. Degree discipline in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology or a related science is preferred.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years relevant work experience with chromatography and analytical chemistry techniques is preferred.
Benefits – How We’ll Support You
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
Product Chemistry is seeking a Product Chemistry Subject Matter Expert – Project Management to support global registration activities for crop protection chemicals and biological products.
In this role, you will provide technical leadership and project oversight for product chemistry studies supporting registrations of active ingredients and plant protection products. You will define study strategies, coordinate execution across internal laboratories and external partners, and ensure delivery of high‑quality, regulatory‑compliant data. You will also serve as a key problem‑solver, addressing analytical or study‑related challenges as they arise.
This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, science‑driven environment, partnering with regulatory, analytical, manufacturing, and quality teams while continuing to build technical expertise and project leadership skills.
What You'll Do
- Serve as the Product Chemistry Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned projects, providing technical leadership on product chemistry requirements for global registrations.
- Develop and manage product chemistry study strategies aligned to regulatory timelines, including studies for Technical Grade Active Ingredient (TGAI), formulations, metabolites, relevant impurities, and physical‑chemical properties.
- Act as the project management lead for product chemistry deliverables, coordinating activities across laboratories, contract research organizations (CROs), and cross‑functional partners.
- Track progress, manage timelines, and communicate risks, mitigation plans, and status updates to stakeholders.
- Troubleshoot and resolve analytical and study‑related challenges, including method performance, data interpretation, or study execution issues.
- Ensure all studies and data are generated and documented in compliance with global regulatory requirements, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and best practices.
- Partner closely with Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Project Management, Analytical labs, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply teams to support submissions and registrations.
- Contribute to responses to regulatory authority questions, providing clear, scientifically sound explanations and supporting documentation.
- Support continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and best‑practice development within the Product Chemistry SME community.
- Thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, and customer-focused environment
- Adaptable and responsive to urgent or shifting project priorities
- Strong project management skills
- Highly organized with time management abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and peers
- Committed to promoting and upholding environmental health and safety standards
- Analytical technique background in LC, GC, LC/MS, or GC/MS
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required. Degree discipline in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology or a related science is preferred.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years relevant work experience with chromatography and analytical chemistry techniques is preferred.
Benefits – How We’ll Support You
- Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
- Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
- Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
- Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
- Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
- Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
- Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
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Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.