Mgr, Product Chemistry

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence. Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien. This people leader is responsible for leading a high performing team of chemists in delivering high quality technical regulatory and chemistry expertise across crop protection, adjuvants, bio stimulants, and commodity fertilizer products for the agriculture industry. This role will focus on problem-solving, technical documentation delivery, project support while driving cross-training across Loveland product lines and wholesale chemistry support. What You'll Do Provide ongoing coaching and development to direct reports to foster ownership and efficient service delivery in key areas such as EU REACH chemical compliance and product data sheet creation and maintenance Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for Loveland products and wholesale chemistry support, delivering technical regulatory documentation, assessments, and project contributions Provide chemistry-based regulatory support for product registrations, audits, and lifecycle management Drive cross-training initiatives across product chemists, fostering shared technical knowledge and regulatory understanding Prepare and deliver a variety of regulatory documentation Translate laboratory, R&D, and manufacturing data into clear, compliant regulatory summaries and assessments suitable for submission to authorities Collaborate with R&D, analytical labs, production, quality control, and supply chain to align product chemistry with specifications and regulatory commitments Gather, critically review, and approve technical and regulatory chemistry data Utilize regulatory knowledge management systems for effective data entry, retrieval, and version control 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 What You'll Bring A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or Agronomy is required Minimum 8 years of experience in pesticide, fertilizer, or agricultural chemical registration, regulatory chemistry, product stewardship, or related product development roles, with a strong focus on Crop Protection products regulated under FIFRA Minimum 2 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial leadership role Demonstrated working knowledge of EPA registration requirements (FIFRA and/or TSCA) and product chemistry data requirements Proven experience working with or interpreting laboratory and analytical data in support of regulatory submissions Familiarity with global agricultural chemical regulatory frameworks outside the U.S. (e.g., EU, Canada, LATAM) Proven experience managing and leading technical or subject matter expert teams to achieve results Highly detail-oriented with a strong commitment to data quality, regulatory accuracy, and compliance Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across Regulatory, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain Comfortable managing multiple priorities and discrete projects in a dynamic regulatory environment Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive mindset Demonstrated initiative and strong project management skills Ability to lead project and process implementation. Ability to translate complex technical information into regulator-ready documentation, actionable project management, and business guidance Commitment to cross-training and knowledge-sharing Ability to travel up to 10% Postgraduate degree (MSc or PhD) preferred Compensation & Benefits The salary range for this role, in Colorado & California location, is between $95,700 - $150,370 and in Illinois location, is between $91,200 - $143,220. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location. We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process. In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee. Details will be discussed through the application process. This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law. 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