Senior FIFRA Regulatory Affairs Manager – part-time

knoell

Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs at knoell handling regulatory projects for product registrations with a team of experts. Navigating FIFRA pathways and mentoring regulatory specialists in the U.S.

Posted 6/30/2026part-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct the preparation, implementation, and coordination of regulatory projects for new product introductions and lifecycle maintenance across the U.S. (Federal and State), as well as Canada and Mexico if expertise supports.
Apply expert knowledge of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to register traditional actives, “me-too” products, biopesticides, and antimicrobial/biocide products.
Navigate the unique regulatory landscapes for biologicals, leveraging recent regulatory developments to accelerate time-to-market.
Perform comprehensive data gap analyses, draft waiver requests, and design testing strategies to meet EPA and state-level requirements in partnership with relevant internal technical experts.
Draft and review regulatory labels for compliance with federal and state labeling laws.
Act as a primary point of contact for the knoell team for North America expertise, contributing to education of the team on regulatory pathways, risks, and opportunities while supporting long-term client relationships.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to regulatory specialists and managers.
Provide expertise alongside project managers in initial client inquiry calls, and collaborate on client proposals and quotes, advising on budget needs.
Provide competitive intelligence and insights into emerging regulatory trends.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required in Biology, Chemistry, Toxicology, Natural Resources, or a related scientific discipline (Advanced degree preferred).
Minimum of 8+ years of professional experience in the registration of agrochemicals, crop nutrition, or related fields at the U.S. federal level (Additional international regulatory expertise preferred).
Proven track record of successfully registering products under FIFRA, including deep familiarity with regulatory strategy, data requirements, and risk assessment frameworks.
Demonstrated hands-on experience with traditional crop protection chemicals, biologicals (biopesticides/biofertilizers), and antimicrobials/biocides.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; able to translate complex regulatory concepts for diverse audiences.
Familiarity with Health Canada’s PMRA processes and JMPR evaluations preferred.
Experience with topical animal health registrations or veterinary product regulations preferred.
Understanding of specific state regulations (e.g., California DPR, Florida DEP) and special local needs (Section 24(c)) filings preferred.
Proficiency in German, Spanish, Portuguese, or Japanese is an asset due to the global client base.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work in a dynamic family-owned business environment with an international team where new ideas, creative approaches, and collaboration are valued.
Opportunity to work with market leaders in our industry.
Various opportunities to support your personal, leadership, and technical development, including English language courses.
Flexible working policy; remote-first company.
Celebrate the work-life balance of colleagues.
Global employee referral program where you can actively participate and get rewarded for referring talent.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Regulatory ComplianceRisk Assessment FrameworksLabel DraftingTesting Strategy DesignData Requirements Analysis

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsMentoringClient Relationship Management