Principal Regulatory Scientist

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Principal Regulatory Scientist for our Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice to be based in our Philadelphia, PA office. Other locations may be considered. In this role, you will work as part of a team providing a high level of project management and Federal and State regulatory and technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Identifying, pursuing, and securing new client engagements by understanding emerging needs and building long-term partnerships.
• Maintaining and growing trusted relationships with existing clients by consistently delivering high-quality work, anticipating future needs, and serving as a strategic advisor.
• Identifying new clients and new business marketing opportunities in related fields.
• Developing clients through business development and marketing efforts.
• Client management and project work; interacting directly with clients and regulators.
• Managing and tracking client projects, project deliverables, invoices, and budgets.
• Providing regulatory and technical review and quality control support for projects.
• Synthesizing technical and regulatory information for clients and regulators.
• Providing scientific technical peer review.
• Mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Masters or Ph.D. degree in a science-related field.
• Ten (10) or more years of EPA TSCA regulatory experience with a solid understanding of U.S. EPA TSCA regulations for chemicals.
• Ten (10) or more years of consulting experience.
• Proven track record of business generation and attracting new and repeat clients.
• Outstanding reputation among clients and the scientific community for integrity, responsiveness, and technical expertise.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to independently prepare, edit, and proofread technical and regulatory documents.
• Detail-oriented, able to work independently, and manage time effectively.
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Experience with project management, budget tracking, and invoicing a plus.
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required.

Skills

• Strong understanding of product stewardship and sustainability.
• Solid background in regulatory compliance and risk assessment related to product stewardship and sustainability.
• Entrepreneurial spirit is a plus.

Additional Information

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing 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.

Compensation

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Manager level and above, total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary. The base salary range for this position is depending on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

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 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.

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