Seasoned regulatory professional partnering with the seed and crop protection industry to develop and execute global regulatory and stewardship strategies.

Designed and lead biotech trait monitoring programs for insect and herbicide traits. Coordinate with global stakeholders to design and implement programs and processes as required to extend the durability of DowDuPont's biotech products. Ensured all monitoring programs were conducted in compliance with government regulations and internal quality standards as required to maintain freedom to operate.

Provided strategic leadership and guidance of the Global Regulatory Operations team.

Lead a group of scientists and support personnel responsible for coordination and conduct of global regulatory field studies required to obtain marketing approval of Pioneer’s biotechnology products. Developed and lead the growth and expansion strategy for the Field Operations Group as required to support global product submissions. Worked closely with local Pioneer regulatory contacts to evaluate opportunities for generating regulatory data across all key geographies. Ensured that global studies are conducted in accordance with local agency and company guidelines while meeting data requirements in support of local and global product submissions.

Responsible for the planning, design, budgeting, and execution of efficacy and GLP residue field trials. Principle investigator and study director for residue trials in cotton, soybean, grain sorghum, rice, sugarcane, and vegetables for various sponsor companies. Trial types included soil dissipation, aquatic dissipation, RAC studies and biotech studies required for global regulatory approvals.

Responsible for the planning, design, cost bidding, and execution of efficacy and GLP regulatory field trials. Principle investigator for trials in cotton, soybean, grain sorghum, rice, sugarcane, and vegetables for generation of product performance and regulatory data required for regulatory approvals.