Senior Managing Scientist - Biocides

Exponent; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Managing Scientist for its Biocides Team, based in Harrogate, UK. The role includes providing regulatory leadership and technical expertise in Biocides Regulatory Affairs, conducting consultancy work, and managing multi-disciplinary regulatory projects. Candidates should have a BSc in a scientific discipline and recognized expertise in the biocides industry. This position offers the possibility of remote work.

Qualifications

• Recognized as an expert in the biocides industry.
• Builds and manages relationships with clients effectively.
• Self-starter who applies innovative approaches when problem solving.
• Keeps up to date with developments in field and applies this through strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultancy work in the Biocides sector.
• Prepare technical reports and dossiers.
• Manage project work programmes, including budget, communication, QA and delivery.
• Represent clients at meetings with regulatory authorities.

Skills

Expertise in the biocides industry

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Networking and interpersonal skills

Education

BSc in a scientific discipline

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Harrogate, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Senior Managing Scientist for our Biocides Team in our Harrogate (UK), Nottingham (UK), London (UK), Edinburgh (UK), Mannheim (Germany) or Basel (Switzerland) offices. Remote working will also be considered.

In this role you will work as part of a team providing regulatory leadership and technical expertise in Biocides Regulatory Affairs.Development and implementation of regulatory strategy for the approval of new and existing active substances at Community level and the authorisation of biocide products on a national, EU and global basis. Project management of complex multi-disciplinary regulatory projects and advising colleagues and clients with respect to current and developing regulatory processes and legislation, in addition to contributing to the management and development of the Biocides Regulatory Team and the development of new business opportunities.

You will be responsible for

Conducting consultancy work in the Biocides sector, including:

• Supporting active substances and products in a regulatory setting
• Preparing technical reports and dossiers
• Managing the project work programmes, including budget, communication, QA and delivery
• Representing clients at meetings with regulatory authorities or within industry consortia
• Developing and implementing strategies for EU and global regulatory authorisations
• Providing strategic regulatory advice
• Development and management of staff where the opportunity arises

Contributing to the expansion of the Biocides business, including

• Promoting activities to attract new business opportunities
• Assisting with maintaining and enhancing relationships with existing clients

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• BSc in a scientific discipline
• Recognised as an expert in the biocides industry
• Builds and manages relationships with clients effectively
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• Self-starter who applies innovative approaches when problem solving
• Sought out for technical / regulatory knowledge
• Keeps up to date with developments in field and applies this through strategic thinking
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills