Principal Regulatory Scientist

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.  

 

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 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. You will lead projects, identify new clients, build on relationships with existing clients, and develop new business in the regulatory space.

You will be responsible for

• 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.
• Strong understanding of product stewardship and sustainability
• Solid background in regulatory compliance and risk assessment related to product stewardship and sustainability
• 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

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• Masters or Ph.D. degree in a science-related field
• 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 experience
• Proven track record of business generation and attracting new and repeat clients or funding 
• 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
• Must be 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
• Exposure to sensitive information will necessitate considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required
• Entrepreneurial spirit is a plus

 

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].

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponenthttps://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

 

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