Senior Managing Scientist - Biocides

We are currently seeking a Senior Managing Scientist for our Biocides Team in our Harrogate (UK), Nottingham (UK), London (UK), Edinburgh (UK), Mannheim (Germany) or Basel (Switzerland) offices. Remote working will also be considered. In this role you will work as part of a team providing regulatory leadership and technical expertise in Biocides Regulatory Affairs. Development and implementation of regulatory strategy for the approval of new and existing active substances at Community level and the authorisation of biocide products on a national, EU and global basis. Project management of complex multi-disciplinary regulatory projects and advising colleagues and clients with respect to current and developing regulatory processes and legislation, in addition to contributing to the management and development of the Biocides Regulatory Team and the development of new business opportunities. You will be responsible for: Conducting consultancy work in the Biocides sector, including:

• Supporting active substances and products in a regulatory setting
• Preparing technical reports and dossiers
• Managing the project work programmes, including budget, communication, QA and delivery
• Representing clients at meetings with regulatory authorities or within industry consortia
• Developing and implementing strategies for EU and global regulatory authorisations
• Providing strategic regulatory advice
• Development and management of staff where the opportunity arises
Contributing to the expansion of the Biocides business, including
• Business development initiatives
• Promoting activities to attract new business opportunities
• Assisting with maintaining and enhancing relationships with existing clients
  
  BSc in a scientific discipline
• Recognised as an expert in the biocides industry
Desirable Skills
• Builds and manages relationships with clients effectively
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• Self-starter who applies innovative approaches when problem solving
• Sought out for technical / regulatory knowledge
• Keeps up to date with developments in field and applies this through strategic thinking
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills
• Has a positive 'can-do' attitude
• Energetic and committed person
• Leads by example
  
  About Exponent:
is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients' most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability. Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you'll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team! Key statistics:
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Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment. Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference. Work Environment: At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities. We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. Benefits you will enjoy: Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer.