Sr. Manager, Regulatory Affairs

Company: Central Garden & Pet
Location: Schaumburg
Posted on: January 13, 2021

Job Description:

Central Life Sciences (CLS) is a strategic business unit of Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT & CENTA), that is dedicated to delivering insect management solutions to a wide array of Business to Business markets. We are searching for a Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs to support new product development projects and to provide technical support for existing products in various Life Sciences businesses (Pet Health & Wellness, Equine, and Professional Products). The regulatory affairs specialist will assist with the Company's regulatory projects ensuring overall Company compliance and monitoring of various EPA, State and Animal Feed rules and regulations as well as other regulatory compliance matters or initiatives relating to the Company and its products. This position primarily supports the agricultural products division within Central Life Sciences.This position is based in a quiet, professional (but not stuffy!), corporate office environment in Schaumburg, IL. We wear jeans on Fridays and host celebratory activities throughout the year! Our office is located within the Schaumburg Corporate Center, which offers many amenities including an on-site fitness center, convenience center, deli-style restaurant, dry cleaners, hair salon, and covered parking.Please see our websites - www.central.com or www.centrallifesciences.com - for additional company information. MEASURES OF SUCCESS* Prepare new product applications, amendments, notifications and other filings to EPA or state authorities to support registration of Pet, Equine and Professional Products. * Resolve regulatory conflicts with regards to product labels or other technical issues. Negotiate solutions to regulatory issues with EPA or state agencies as needed. * Participate in new product development meetings and develop regulatory strategies to provide guidance to other functional groups within the company to support development and launch of new products and manage updates/changes to existing products.* Assist in Pet, Equine and Professional Product launch activities in line with Marketing/Sales goals.* Review and approve product labels for federal and state compliance, coordinate label change cycles with production and seasonal retail cycles.* Develop positive relationships with state and federal regulatory agencies and third-party consultants.* Manage and maintain Regulatory databases, including scientific studies, adverse incidents, confidential formulation information, product labels and regulatory guidelines.IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES* Academic background in biological sciences or chemistry. BS degree minimum required, MS or PhD preferred.* 5 years of professional level responsibility in a regulated products industry (preferably EPA or FDA regulated). Knowledge of the pesticide registration process is preferable. * Critical professional competencies: * Technical regulatory experience. * Excellent oral, written, communication skills.* Superior organizational skills; ability to prioritize and balance competing priorities. High degree of attention to detail and accuracy.* Strategic and creative problem-solving skills.* Ability to communicate with diplomacy and tact in negotiating complex issues internally and externally. * Team/collaborative orientation; ability to lead and influence others (directly or indirectly).* Strong computer skills; must be proficient in MS Office applications. Experience with SAP is a plus.* Physical Demands: No unreasonable physical demands; use of computer & keyboard & mouse, telephone, electronic and paper files.* Mental Demands: Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects and work effectively with regulators, customers and co-workers and consultants. Job requires a high attention to detail and problem-solving skills.* Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe--manner.WORKING CONDITIONS * Work is conducted in a general office environment with occasional business trips as necessary (travel less than 5%).We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.#LI-DNI--#CB-DNP

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