Regulatory Specialist 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 Regulatory Specialist is responsible for the registrations and marketability for assigned product lines. Reporting to The State Regulatory Lead, the Specialist is responsible for the professional interaction with the US EPA, state and/or local regulatory authorities, trade associations, grower groups, customers and industrial partners, and competitors as required by job function.

JOb Responsibilities:

• Manage the state regulatory activities necessary to support and maintain the business
• Compile and submit required data and documents necessary for registration across all States
• Maintain and update regulatory database tracking systems for products
• Track and process payment of state registration fees (e.g. new product registration fees, annual state renewal fees) and other required state fees and licenses along with appropriate documentation
• Maintain compliance by interpreting and evaluating state registration requirements
• Maintain knowledge of current state regulations and convey critical knowledge, especially that relating to assigned position, to stakeholders (internal and external)
• Provide regulatory support and service to team members and external customers, as needed
• Respond to customer (internal and external) and/or compliance inquiries from state regulatory agencies or stakeholders requesting registration or product information

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 skills;
• 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 located on-site at our Cary, NC corporate office. 

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