Principal Regulatory Scientist: Food Safety Strategy

Exponent; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Principal Regulatory Scientist (Ph.D.) in Menlo Park, CA. You will lead regulatory strategy for food safety, nutrition, and regulatory affairs, guiding clients on GRAS, FAP, and market access while managing multidisciplinary teams and fostering growth.

You will mentor staff, develop new business, and collaborate across practices to deliver integrated solutions for complex food and regulatory challenges.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Nutrition, Regulatory Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 12 years of consulting, industry, regulatory, or leadership experience.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. food, feed, and ingredient regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record in developing new business and client relationships.
• Experience leading regulatory strategy and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic scientific and regulatory guidance for food ingredients and nutritional products.
• Advise on regulatory compliance, market authorization, and product approvals across frameworks like GRAS and FAP.
• Develop and implement regulatory strategies to support innovation and growth.
• Identify and pursue new client engagements and expand existing relationships.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage budgets and communications.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to thought leadership.
• Collaborate across Exponent practices to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Business development

Client engagement

Strategic advisory

Team leadership

Education

Ph.D. in Food Science or related field

Job description

Exponent is seeking a Principal Regulatory Scientist (Ph.D.) in Menlo Park, CA. You will lead regulatory strategy for food safety, nutrition, and regulatory affairs, guiding clients on GRAS, FAP, and market access while managing multidisciplinary teams and fostering growth.

You will mentor staff, develop new business, and collaborate across practices to deliver integrated solutions for complex food and regulatory challenges.