State Government and Industry Affairs Lead – Eastern U.S. Region

Who are we, and what do we do?
At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

Corteva Agriscience is seeking a candidate to fill our State Government and Industry Affairs Lead – Eastern U.S. Region territory. The Regional Lead will be aligned with the company’s world class crop protection platforms. This role is critical to bringing these novel technologies to the marketplace in a timely manner. The Regional Lead will coordinate with the company’s business and regulatory leaders, and direct efforts on critical government policy issues in the region.  

Primary Responsibilities - How will you help us Grow!

• Develop, lead and oversee state advocacy strategies needed to protect and promote the company’s business interests.
• Manage, lead and build strong relationships with elected and appointed officials and other important stakeholders in the eastern region.
• Provide proactive counsel and guidance to senior leadership, including managing potential issues and identifying new opportunities.
• Actively engage government officials to reconcile potential issues, advocate for appropriate science-based approaches and proactively educate on trending issues.
• Network with state value chain allies, customers, and end-users to promote stewardship goals and support regulatory, commercial and product objectives, including safety and sustainability.
• Identify and transparently build local coalitions as necessary to advance the company’s commercial, advocacy, policy, and issue management objectives.
• Lead and implement state advocacy and government affairs strategies.
• Develop, implement, and manage state level political activities aligned with legislative and regulatory policy initiatives.
• Effectively prioritize and manage local and state external engagement activities including appropriate representation of company’s interests with industry and community organizations.
• Facilitate interactions by business and functional representatives with key policy officials, including advising on testimony before legislative committees to present positions on pending legislation, regulatory proposals, and policy debates.
• Develop, lead, and facilitate state grassroots and grasstops strategies aligned with key corporate objectives.
• Represent company interests at state legislative venues and with state policy and regulatory makers.
• Prepare and submit lobbying reports as required. Participate in the development and implementation of budgets for expenses related to lobbying activities, trade association memberships, and political contributions.

Experience and Education – What you'll bring to the table!

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree with minimum of 10+ years of government affairs or policy advocacy experience.
• Agricultural background or experience preferred but not required.
• Existing knowledge of and network in state governments.
• Ability to analyze, assess, critically evaluate, and advise diverse commercial and R&D audiences on local advocacy options to meet objectives.
• Demonstrated competency and ability to understand, distill, assimilate, and communicate complex information and conclusions to diverse external audiences.
• Demonstrated experience and know-how in working with government policymakers to advocate policies and positions.
• Ability to work with and effectively lead coalitions to achieve timely results.
• Knowledge and understanding of local and state governmental processes.
• Preferred experience working for state or federal legislative body or regulatory agency.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills a must--job entails communication with diverse internal and external stakeholders (executive leadership, commercial organization, Legal, Public Affairs, Government Relations, key value chain customers, government policymakers and regulators, community relations and members of the public).
• Candidates must have the ability to effectively prioritize competing needs, then synthesize complex issues into clear and tangible work plans.
• Candidates must be a self-starter with a bias for action who thrives on successfully working through challenging opportunities and issues to meet time-sensitive objectives and deadlines.
• The position will require travel and will vary in intensity throughout the year (<60%).

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Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits

• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.