Product Stewardship & Reg Consultant

Corteva Agriscience is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented professional to co-lead global permitting and compliance programs for biologicals, including microbes, insets and fungi subject to pre-commercial regulation. This role ensures the seamless execution of regulatory requirements for domestic transport, importation, field trials and contained use of regulated biological materials. The successful candidate will play a critical role in enabling R&D operations, maintaining global compliance standards, and fostering strong relationships with regulatory agencies. This role will be aligned to New Corteva following the planned separation of Corteva into two separate companies later in 2026.

What You'll Do

• Co-lead Corteva's global permitting strategy for regulated biologicals, including domestic and international transport, field trials and contained use.
• Develop and maintain global policies that:
• Ensure consistent compliance standards across regions.
• Enable timely and accurate communication of permit and compliance data.
• Support automated compliance systems and master data accuracy.
• Prepare and submit U.S. permit applications with scientific data to support R&D activities.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with USDA-APHIS PPQ and USDA-APHIS, BRS.
• Manage the end-to-end process for permits involving regulated species, primarily being developed to support innovative Crop Health products.
• Train and inform staff on approval conditions, restrictions and corrective actions.
• Coordinate the non-modified biologicals compliance system, ensuring timely and accurate data entry.
• Represent Corteva at key industry associations focused on biologicals permitting and compliance.
  

What Skills You Need

• 5 years of direct experience obtaining USDA-APHIS, PPQ and/or USDA-APHIS, BRS permits for wildtype and/or modified microorganisms.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in biology, microbiology, entomology, regulatory affairs, or a related field.
• 10 years of proven experience in regulatory compliance, permitting, or government affairs related to biologicals.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with regulatory agencies.
• Experience with compliance systems and data management tools.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and lead global initiatives.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
  
  

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
• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life
  
  

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

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.