Regulatory Manager Plant Protection

Exponent; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent seeks a Regulatory Managing Scientist to lead project teams on regulatory submissions for plant protection products across Europe. The role may be based in UK offices (Harrogate, Nottingham, Edinburgh, London) or Basel, Mannheim, or Dublin, with option for remote work.

You will provide strategic regulatory advice, coordinate dossiers, and maintain relationships with clients and authorities, representing Exponent in negotiations with EFSA and Member States.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in regulatory affairs for plant protection products at EU and MS level.
• Excellent communication skills enabling complex regulatory issues to be explained clearly.
• Strong interpersonal skills and client relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic regulatory advice to clients and colleagues.
• Lead multi-disciplinary projects, coordinating dossiers for active substances and products.
• Maintain relationships with clients and regulatory authorities to secure repeat business.
• Negotiate with EFSA, the Commission and Member States on behalf of clients.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Project leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

BSc. or higher degree in chemistry, biology, agricultural science or a closely related field

Job description

About Exponent

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

• 950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Regulatory Managing Scientist to support and lead project teams working on regulatory submissions for the registration of plant protection products in Europe. The role could be based from one of our UK offices (Harrogate, Nottingham, Edinburgh, London or Dublin), or from our Basel (Switzerland) or Mannheim (Germany) offices. We are also open to candidates working remotely.

You will be responsible for

• Providing strategic advice to clients and colleagues
• Leading multi-disciplinary projects, including coordinating of the preparation of dossiers for active substances and products
• Maintaining good relationships with clients and the regulatory authorities to ensure continued repeat business and to enhance Exponent's reputation for excellent and impartial regulatory and scientific advice
• Assisting in the development of new business with existing and new clients for the provision of regulatory services
• Acting as the focal point for negotiations with EFSA, the Commission and Member States on behalf of clients
• Developing an established client network and management of these client relationships directly

You Will Have The Following Skills And Qualifications

• BSc. or higher degree in chemistry, biology, agricultural science or a closely related field
• Proven track record of working in regulatory affairs for plant protection products at EU and member state level. (Candidates must hold plant protection product knowledge and experience) Excellent communication skills including the ability to explain complex regulatory issues
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients, colleagues, and regulatory authorities

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

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 realising 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.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [e-mail] .

Job Locations

• UK-North Yorkshire-Harrogate
• UK-Nottingham
• UK-London
• Dublin
• CH-Basel
• DE-Mannheim