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About Us:

Valent BioSciences LLC is a worldwide leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of biorational products for the agriculture, public health, and forestry markets. We have more than 60 years of experience bringing biorational products to market, and our products are used in sustainable operations in 95 countries around the world. Biorational products maximize plant quality, productivity, and sustainability.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical, Valent BioSciences LLC operates with the Sumitomo Spirit mindset, which means to benefit both self and others, recognizing that private and public interests are one and the same. It’s about contributing to society, as well as making a profit.

Description of Job: The Labeling Specialist prioritizes global label projects and leads the development of artwork design for completion within production demand and registration timelines. Coordinates closely with international affiliate regulatory staff, third party art design team, brand management and internal legal affairs group to develop, route and release labels for use that are compliant to all local laws.

Principal Responsibilities:

+ Manages communication with Domestic/International Marketing Managers, MPS, Production, Legal and Regulatory Affairs groups to ensure labels are available to meet production demand. Manage communication with regulatory and International affiliates and/or distributors to comply with their regulations and business needs.Set up new

+ SKU labels for purchase availability using knowledge and understanding of packaging Bill of Material requirements and product portfolio timetables.

+ Prepares status reports for monitoring artwork. Coordinates with third party label design team as well as with international affiliates to ensure timely completion of labels.

+ Forwards completed artwork copy to Regulatory Affairs, Affiliates and/or Distributors for submission to regulatory agencies for approval.

+ Maintains label control and project databases, for label artwork management and archival.

+ Provides backup/overflow support for labeling team projects.

+ Participates as labeling lead on cross-functional project teams.

+ Manages internal labeling reports for artwork changes and new items (label change requests, Open Label Projects, etc.).

+ Helps manage product portfolio inventory and control within SAP for label communication changes. Manages MDO (Material Destruction Orders) for optimal change control against orders.

+ Ensures label, artwork and proofs are approved against label product market regulations. Responsible for proofing of text (where needed) and the design and layout of the label copy.

+ Monitor, elevate and recommend improvements to labeling processes, quality, system tools and/or policies.

+ Exercises judgement within defined standard operating procedures and specifications.

+ Helps develop and review department processes and procedures to ensure speed and accuracy of projects.

+ Helps facilitate and prioritize the label projects within country contacts, regulatory and Supply Chain.

+ Responsible for the collection of necessary information to create product labels for global distribution.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Strong project organization and management skills with attention to detail.

+ Demonstrated ability of communicating and working well in a cross-functional role

+ General knowledge of redlining and editing pharma documents (quality document experience a plus)

+ Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, and SAP is preferred.

+ Proven success in a high paced copy-editing environment involving highly technical and regulated labels

+ Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is helpful for working with Latin America affiliates.

Experience: Minimum of 1-3 years of previous project management required with focus on leading cross-functional teams.

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or 3+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

Travel: Not applicable

What We Offer

We recognize that compensation and benefits play a crucial role in your career decisions. That’s why we’re dedicated to equitable pay practices and transparency in how we reward our employees.

Base Pay: The estimated hourly rate for this position ranges from:

$36.63 to $43.94. Individual pay is based upon location, skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Incentives: All full-time employees are eligible for an incentive program or profit-sharing program in addition to their base salary.

Benefits:

• High-quality healthcare coverage starting on day one, with options for medical (HSA/HRA), vision, and dental plans

• 5% company contribution to your 401(k), plus a quarterly discretionary bonus

• Immediate 100% vesting of all retirement contributions

• Financial assistance programs to support your goals

• Life and disability insurance for added security

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer days

• Flexible work arrangements available

Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future

At Valent Group of Companies, we’re proud to power a sustainable future through our work. Sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) have been at the core of our culture since the beginning. Today, they continue to drive everything we do.

Join us in making a meaningful impact and contributing to a better world.

• Valent U.S.A., Valent North America LLC, Valent BioSciences LLC and Mycorrhizal Applications LLC are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and/or identity, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.

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