Human and Environmental Safety Team Leader

Corteva Agriscience

Human and Environmental Safety Lead at Corteva Agriscience conducting regulatory risk assessments for seed products. Leading a team of experts in global regulatory science with a focus on innovation and collaboration.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeDes Moines • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of experts in global regulatory science to conduct studies, answer regulatory questions, and support all regulatory aspects of human and environmental safety of seed products
Co-lead the development and execution of global regulatory strategies in seed product safety aligned with business objectives, guide the team through portfolio priorities balancing workload, and keep the focus on R&D innovation goals
Provide guidance for development, validation and implementation of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for human and environmental safety assessments
Provide guidance on regulatory safety study designs, drive continuous improvement and work closely with SMEs to deliver highest quality data for regulatory submissions
Lead risk assessment advocacy with regulators to develop understanding of rapidly advancing technology, ensure regulatory requirements keep pace with technology developments and help shape regulatory framework
Maintains updated knowledge of critical regulatory milestones and regulatory issues in human and environmental safety for products
Accountable for delivering support on all product safety questions for global regulatory colleagues
Foster a culture of innovation and monitor team performance through mentoring, coaching, and resource management
Provides feedback, recognizes achievements, and communicates progress within the organization
Contributes through the group of SMEs on multiple product teams operating in a collaborative, team environment
Develops robust communication strategies and implements a range of effective communication methods that inform and influence
Effectively utilizes organizational networking to influence decision making
Guides and mentors’ regulatory staff, supporting onboarding and development of a world-class global regulatory function through knowledge-sharing and adoption of best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Ph.D. or equivalent in mammalian toxicology, environmental toxicology, or other toxicology-related science degree with 10 years’ industry work experience in toxicology serving the agriculture industry or related regulated sector
Established track record of successful interactions with multiple global jurisdictions and experience in safety assessment of novel traits is desirable
Effective team leader with an ability to develop strategies to achieve team goals, resolve conflicts, monitor performance, and own accountability for delivery of regulatory goals
Strong scientific background and critical thinking skills coupled with application of scientific principles for use in regulatory sciences and risk assessment
Demonstrated teamwork and leadership abilities to manage and coordinate multiple projects of diverse nature
Good publication record and industry association leadership is a plus
Ability to communicate technical toxicology work to a range of audiences, especially effective engagement with regulators and global colleagues
Excellent organizational skills with strong project management experience
Leadership through influence across diverse cross-functional teams
Ability to lead and drive changes as needed in a dynamic industry environment
Understanding of Good Laboratory Practices standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

mammalian toxicologyenvironmental toxicologyNew Approach Methodologies (NAMs)regulatory safety study designrisk assessmentscientific principles applicationproject managementGood Laboratory Practices (GLP)safety assessment of novel traits

Soft Skills

team leadershipstrategic developmentconflict resolutionperformance monitoringcommunicationmentoringcoachinginnovation fosteringorganizational networking

Certifications

Ph.D. in toxicology-related science