Description

We’re hiring an Global Regulatory Ecotoxicologist within the Research & Development (R&D) department of Corteva Agriscience.  

The successful applicant will represent the Ecotoxicology Team on multidisciplinary regulatory teams responsible for development, registration or re-registration of new and existing crop protection products. Opportunities exist for scientific growth within this role including working on cross-active ingredient projects, innovative/ higher-tier testing approaches and communicating data to a wide variety of audiences. The position will involve close liaison with registration colleagues and technical experts across a wide range of disciplines within Corteva, industry associations, and national or international regulatory authorities.
 
Responsibilities:
How will you help us grow? 

The successful candidate will serve as a global ecotoxicologist in the development of crop protection products; this includes:

• Planning ecotoxicology test programs and providing oversight for outsourced (contract) work or quality testing.
• Providing environmental risk assessments in accordance with regulatory expectations.
• Providing reports and presentations for regulatory agencies and interfacing with regulatory agencies.
• Contributing as a member of multiple product teams operating in a collaborative, team environment.
• Effectively utilizing organizational networking to influence decision making. 

The successful candidate will also contribute to external science, including publications and science-related arenas related to ecotoxicology, and leverage that influence to benefit the company by:

• Keeping current with developments in ecotoxicology and risk assessment, and providing technical expertise and support to regulatory science, registration and business teams.
• Representing ecotoxicology and/or regulatory sciences externally at meetings and conferences.
• Regularly communicating with management of the impact of current and pending regulations/guidance and how they may affect the company.

Travel approximately 10 percent of the time – domestic and international.

The strong preference is for the successful candidate to be office-based (flexible working arrangements will apply) at a Corteva site location, preferably in Indianapolis.  However, suitable candidates who do not meet these criteria will not necessarily be excluded from consideration.

Qualifications

Requirements:What expertise have you grown? 

• PhD in Environmental Toxicology, Ecology, Entomology, Zoology, or other ecotoxicology-related science preferably with some work experience in ecotoxicology serving the agrochemical industry. 
• Strong scientific background and critical thinking skills coupled with application of scientific principlesDemonstrated teamwork and project management abilities
• Ability to apply knowledge and experience to address issues in a timely and effective manner
• Strong written and oral communication skills to deliver technical information to scientific and non-scientific audiences
• High level of English Proficiency.

Benefits:
Let’s peek at how you can grow your wellbeing, health, and future at Corteva! 

• Strike a better work-life balance with robust time off benefits including paid maternity, paternal and family illness leave
• Prepare for your future with our competitive retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement program, and more
• Enjoy access to health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

And much, much more! 

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