Senior Managing Regulatory Scientist (Ph.D., M.S., or B.S.)
About The Position
Exponent is seeking a Senior Regulatory Scientist for a Senior Manager level position within its Chemical Regulation & Food Safety Practice. This role will be based in the Washington, DC or Sacramento, CA office, though other locations may be considered. The position involves working as part of a team to leverage expertise in nutrition (particularly animal feed), food ingredients, manufacturing process procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance for food, beverages, and nutritional products (human and animal), and addressing food defense issues. The role requires providing technical expertise to clients on food science, regulatory affairs, product approvals (GRAS, FAP, AAFCO), and novel foods, developing regulatory strategies, identifying new clients and business opportunities, managing client relationships and projects, and providing scientific peer review and mentorship to junior staff.
Requirements
- Ph.D. with a concentration in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related sciences; Masters and Bachelors degrees with relevant experience will be considered
- 10 - 20 years relevant experience
- Extensive knowledge of food industry and regulatory practices (USA, Canada, other)
- An outstanding reputation among clients for integrity, responsiveness, and technical expertise
- Proven ability to build an existing personal consulting practice comprised of a substantial client base
- Experience with marketing/business development
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments under rigid time constraints
- Ability to manage client projects independently
- Ability to manage and participate effectively in team projects
Nice To Haves
- Entrepreneurial spirit is a plus
Responsibilities
- Providing technical expertise to our clients related to food science, regulatory affairs, product approvals (GRAS, FAP, AAFCO), and novel foods
- Regulatory strategy and interpretation for client product portfolios and related approval
- Identifying new clients and new business marketing opportunities in related fields
- Developing clients through business development and marketing efforts
- Client management and project work
- Providing scientific technical peer review
- Mentoring junior staff
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Compensation and recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
