Managing Scientist - Food

Exponent; Mannheim; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Exponent is actively seeking a Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Managing Scientist level to operate within our European Practice, with remote work options and offices across Europe including Germany. You will lead assessments, regulatory submissions and risk management strategies for food safety, allergens, and materials, while guiding clients and managing multifaceted projects.

Ideal candidates have a BSc in a related field and 10+ years in food safety/regulatory roles, with

Qualifikationen

• BSc in chemistry, biochemistry, food science, microbiology, nutrition or closely related field; higher degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in food or feed safety management and regulatory environments.
• Experience within UK/EU regulatory framework for food and feed safety.

Aufgaben

• Produce food safety and allergenicity assessments and define acceptance standards.
• Prepare high-quality regulatory submissions for food, feed, contact materials and additives.
• Provide strategic regulatory and scientific advice on international regulations and risk prevention.
• Advise on potential consumer risk and support incidents, recalls and due diligence.
• Manage complex projects and develop client relationships.

Kenntnisse

Regulatory affairs

Food safety

Project management

Ausbildung

BSc in chemistry, biochemistry, food science, microbiology, nutrition or closely related field

Jobbeschreibung

Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Managing Scientist)

We are currently seeking a Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs Specialist at the Managing Scientist level to operate within our Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice in one of our European offices (Ireland, the UK, Germany or Switzerland). Remote working is also an option.

Responsibilities

• Producing food safety assessments, food allergenicity assessments and defining acceptance standards to advise consumer risk protection mitigation measures including risk communication.
• Producing high‑quality, successful regulatory submissions relating to food, feed, food contact materials and food additives, including allergenicity assessments.
• Provision of high level, strategic risk management, regulatory and scientific advice to clients on international food regulations and food risk prevention best practices.
• Provision of relevant expert advice on potential risk to consumers, food safety capability status of manufacturing sites to support incidents and recalls reactively and post‑event, due diligence assessments pre‑acquisition or pre‑approval as co‑manufacturers and suppliers, and remedial actions post‑event or post‑acquisition.
• Management of complex, multifaceted projects.
• Winning work and building and developing successful client relationships.

Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of a BSc in chemistry, biochemistry, food science, microbiology, nutrition or a closely related field, with a strong preference for a higher degree.
• Extensive experience (ideally 10+ years) of working in food or feed safety management and/or regulatory environments.
• A proven track record working within the scientific and regulatory framework applicable to food and feed safety in the UK and European Union.

Benefits

Exponent is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email HR‑[e-mail].

Job Locations

• UK – North Yorkshire – Harrogate
• IE – Fingal – Blanchardstown
• UK – Nottingham
• UK – London
• CH – Basel
• DE – Mannheim