Managing Scientist - Toxicology

Exponent  is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm. Our multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, physicians and regulatory consultants brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve complicated problems facing corporations, insurers, government entities, associations and individuals. Our approximately 1100 staff members work in 30 offices across the United States, Europe and Asia. Exponent has over 900 consultants, including more than 550 that have earned a doctorate in their chosen field of specialisation.

Exponent's European  Chemical Regulation & Food Safety Centre  specialises in timely high-quality, creative, and practical solutions to problems that affect our clients ability to conduct business globally. Our experienced staff include both technical and regulatory consultants who are experienced in dealing with pesticide and non-pesticidal products including conventional chemicals, biochemicals, biocides, cosmetics, consumer products and products of biotechnology and with foods, food ingredients, and nutrition.

We are currently recruiting for a Regulatory Toxicologist at Managing Scientist level to join our team, based in the EU and UK. The role could be based from one of our UK offices (Harrogate, Nottingham, Edinburgh, London), our Dublin (Ireland) office, Mannheim (Germany) office or from our Basel (Switzerland) office. Remote working may also be considered.

• Providing high quality technical, scientific and regulatory advice, including formulation of regulatory toxicology strategy
• Leading within science areas within toxicology
• Planning and executing toxicology programmes including study design and monitoring
• Managing projects and delivering finished documents to support registrations in Europe and a range of other countries
• Training and development of junior members of the toxicology team
• Managing junior staff
• Building and developing successful client relationships
• Marketing your expertise and identifying potential new opportunities for Exponent

• A minimum of a BSc in chemistry, biology or closely related field with a strong preference for a professional qualification or higher degree in toxicology
• Knowledge and experience of European regulatory frameworks relating to plant protection products, industrial chemicals, food or consumer products
• Experience working with guidance documents (e.g. endocrine disruptors, groundwater, impurities, dermal absorption) concerning the application of European pesticides regulation
• Proven experience of data interpretation and problem solving, gained in a relevant industry

Desirable skills include:

• A recognised authority in one or more of the following areas: reproductive and developmental toxicity, endocrinology, carcinogenicity or genotoxicity ​
• An awareness of the evolution of future regulatory policy especially in Europe
• Familiarity with OECD test guidelines, the principles of GLP, study placement and study monitoring
• Experience of hazard classification under CLP
• Experience with assembling and writing submission dossiers for Europe and JMPR
• Experience working within regulatory frameworks in regions other than Europe
• Evidence of and aptitude for networking (e.g. with external experts, business managers, representation on industry or inter-agency task forces, committee membership in a professional society, contacts across industry)
• Experience of working in a team environment especially multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed project teams
• Experience of business development

We value and encourage diversity and inclusivity across all facets of our firm.  Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives 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.

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at +44 (0) 1423 853220 or email hr@exponent.com

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.