Registration Specialist/Archivist Internship

UPL Limited (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) is a global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions, with annual revenue exceeding $6bn. We are a purpose-led company. Through OpenAg®, UPL is focused on accelerating progress for the food system. We are building a network that is reimagining sustainability, redefining the way an entire industry thinks and works – open to fresh ideas, innovation, and new answers as we strive towards our mission to make every single food product more sustainable. As one of the largest agriculture solutions companies worldwide, our robust portfolio consists of biologicals and traditional crop protection solutions with more than 14,000 registrations. We are present in more than 130 countries, represented by more than 10,000 colleagues globally. For more information about our integrated portfolio of solutions across the food value chain including seeds, post-harvest, as well as physical and digital services, please visit upl-ltd.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Job Summary: The Registration Specialist/Archivist is responsible for assisting with the registrations and marketability for assigned product lines. Reporting to the Country Regulatory Lead, US the Specialist/Archivist will have professional interaction with the US EPA, state and local regulatory authorities, foreign regulatory authorities, trade associations, grower groups, customers and industrial partners, and competitors. This position is also responsible for the management of the archives.

JOb Responsibilities:

• Manage UPL regulatory archives and coordinate activities with the UPL Global archivist.
• Work with the Country Regulatory Lead, US and regulatory team members on the most effective regulatory strategies to best meet company objectives.
• Maintains relationships with government agencies responsible for pesticide registration, working to reduce time to obtain registrations and defend products when necessary.
• Develop working relationships with industry task forces, trade associations, and grower groups to effectively communicate the Company’s regulatory concerns and objectives.
• Work with Marketing and R&D UPL teams on various projects.
• Provide maintenance and support of Access database used within Regulatory Department.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Ideal candidate will possess (or be working towards completion of) Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts degree.

• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment

• Highly developed written and oral communication skill.
• High Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs especially MS Excel
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and demonstrated organizational skills
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Location: Position will be 100% remote and can sit anywhere in US, preferably in EST time zone. 

UPL COMPETENCIES: 

Adaptability & Resilience: Recognizes and is open to changing circumstances and alters behavior and scales up as necessary; increases personal awareness and appreciation of individual and cultural differences to create an open, inclusive, and accepting workplace

Entrepreneurial Mindset: Has a creative mindset and ability to think holistically, takes calculated risks and maximizes opportunities

Results Orientations: Takes action, pursues goals with persistence and achieves results; communicates goals and vision to the team to drive enthusiasm and ambition

Execution Excellence: Enhances the speed of execution and builds efficiency in processes, systems and people; has sharp focus on quality-orientation

Strategic Orientation: Demonstrates knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental factors and how they impact the business. Identifies key issues that could impact the business and develops strategy through an analytical lens / design thinking

Building Teams and Talent: Empowers colleagues through knowledge sharing and delegation, quickly establishing rapport; provides recognition for achievements and accomplishments

Customer Centricity:  Understands the customer needs and pain points, fulfills the needs and expectations by focusing on creating value for customers

We are one team, for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We all play for the team and no one plays against the team. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want, on anticipating their future needs and on how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them. #UPLJobs