Managing Scientist - Toxicology

TN United Kingdom; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regulatory Toxicologist at the Managing Scientist level to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing expert scientific and regulatory advice, leading toxicology programmes, and managing projects to support product registrations across Europe. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in chemistry or biology, along with significant experience in regulatory frameworks. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers opportunities for professional growth and development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BSc in chemistry or biology, preferred higher degree in toxicology.
• Knowledge of European regulatory frameworks for various products.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality technical and regulatory advice.
• Lead toxicology programmes and manage projects.
• Train and develop junior toxicology team members.

Skills

Regulatory Toxicology Strategy

Data Interpretation

Problem Solving

Networking Skills

Knowledge of European Regulatory Frameworks

Project Management

Team Leadership

Education

BSc in Chemistry

Professional Qualification in Toxicology

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Harrogate, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

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.

You will be responsible for:

• 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 other countries
• Training and developing 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

You will have the following skills and qualifications:

• A minimum of a BSc in chemistry, biology, or a 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 concerning the application of European pesticides regulation
• Proven experience of data interpretation and problem solving in a relevant industry
• A recognised authority in areas such as reproductive and developmental toxicity, endocrinology, carcinogenicity, or genotoxicity
• An awareness of future regulatory policy evolution, especially in Europe
• Familiarity with OECD test guidelines, GLP principles, 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 outside Europe
• Evidence of networking skills with external experts, business managers, and professional societies
• Experience working in multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed project teams