Senior Managing Scientist (Regulatory)

About the role

We are currently seeking a Senior Managing Scientist for our Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice. The role is location-flexible.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic regulatory expertise and oversight for complex client engagements.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, drive practice growth through business development and thought leadership.
• Mentor and develop technical staff.
• Expand Exponent's presence in the regulatory, product stewardship, and sustainability marketplace.
• Leverage deep knowledge of product stewardship and sustainability to address a wide range of complex challenges across diverse client sectors, delivering scientifically rigorous and impactful solutions.
• Develop clients through business development and marketing efforts.
• Conduct regulatory compliance and risk assessments to support product stewardship and sustainability initiatives for clients across a variety of industries and product types.
• Manage and track client projects, project deliverables, invoices, and budgets.
• Provide regulatory and technical review and quality control support for projects.
• Synthesize technical and regulatory information for clients and regulators.
• Provide scientific technical peer review.
• Provide regulatory and technical review and quality control support for projects.
• Manage and track client projects, project deliverables, invoices, and budgets.

Requirements

• B.S. degree is required. M.S. or Ph.D. degree in a science-related field is preferred.
• Ten (10) or more years of EPA TSCA regulatory experience.
• This position requires knowledge, solid understanding, and practical experience with U.S. EPA TSCA regulations for chemicals.
• Ten (10) or more years of consulting or government regulatory experience.
• Proven track record of business generation and attracting new and repeat clients or funding.
• Extensive background in regulatory compliance and risk assessment related to product stewardship and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Currently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to independently prepare, edit, and proofread technical and regulatory documents.
• 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.
• Exposure to sensitive information will necessitate considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment.