Head of Global Regulatory & Scientific Affairs - Chicago, IL - ADM

Job DescriptionGlobal Head of Regulatory & Scientific Affairs (RSA)Chicago is the preferred location, however would consider proximity to major ADM locations.Role Overview: The Head of Regulatory & Scientific Affairs (RSA) is a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing the RSA function across ADM globally.
This role ensures that all products comply with regulatory standards and are permissible in all markets, providing crucial regulatory intelligence that shapes the company's strategic direction.
This position requires strategic collaboration with various functions, including Government Relations, Intellectual Property, and Research & Development.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership: Lead the RSA function, developing and implementing strategies that align with ADM’s overall business objectives.
This includes collaborating closely with business leaders to support innovation, market positioning, and growth.Organizational Leadership: Serve as the key interface between the RSA function and ADM’s global business stakeholders, setting functional priorities and advocating for regulatory policies both internally and externally.Culture and Talent Development: Cultivate a strong culture of talent development within the RSA team, emphasizing stakeholder relationships, accountability, and a commitment to product integrity.Global Regulatory Network Management: Oversee ADM’s global regulatory network, which includes experts across various markets and sectors.
This involves ensuring that the network provides comprehensive regulatory support to the business.External Representation: Act as ADM’s representative in regulatory matters, engaging with external partners and defending the company's interests on technical regulatory topics.Risk Management and Communication: Communicate regularly with LARC (Legal, Regulatory and Compliance) leaders about key regulatory risks, opportunities, and challenges, and develop tools like RACIs to improve cross-functional collaboration.Qualifications:Educational Background: A university degree in a relevant scientific or regulatory field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition) is required.
An advanced degree or equivalent experience in administrative law or regulation is preferred.Experience: At least 15 years of experiencein both U.S.
and global regulatory affairs, particularly in food, feed, or ingredients.
Proven success in leading regulatory functions across multiple global markets and interacting with regulatory authorities.Skills: Strong business acumen, excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to manage and inspire teams.
Proficiency in business software such as SAP, Microsoft Office, and PowerBI.Competencies: Integrity, commitment to safety and quality, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and matrix environments.Key Leadership Attributes:Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.Strategic Vision: Capable of anticipating and responding to regulatory changes, ensuring ADM's compliance and market access.Communication: Ability to articulate complex regulatory and scientific concepts in a business context, making them accessible to non-specialist audiences.Location: This is an onsite position based at ADM’s Global Headquarters in Chicago, IL, requiring a full-time presence.
Occasional travel may be necessary to meet with regulators, attend industry events, and engage with global operations.This role offers a unique opportunity to influence ADM’s global regulatory strategy, ensuring the company's products are safe, compliant, and competitive in a dynamic global market.Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box.
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You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:90387BRBenefits and PerksEnriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues.
In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including: Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include: Paid time off including paid holidays.Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.Tuition assistance.Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.#IncludingYouDiversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career.
We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities.
For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.About ADMAt ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide.
With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow.
We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company.
Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more.
From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over.
Learn more at www.adm.com.Req/Job ID90387BR#LI-Onsite Ref ID#LI-LR2 City: Chicago State: IL - Illinois Department/Function: Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Security