Principal Regulatory Scientist

Exponent Inc.•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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! We are currently seeking a Principal Regulatory Scientist for our Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice to be based in our Washington, DC 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.

Requirements

Masters or Ph.D. degree in a science-related field
Ten (10) or more years of EPA FIFRA/FFDCA pesticide regulatory experience. This position requires knowledge, solid understanding, and practical experience with U.S. EPA FIFRA/FFDCA regulations and State regulations for pesticides and chemicals
Ten (10) or more years of consulting experience
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

Nice To Haves

Entrepreneurial spirit is a plus

Responsibilities

Providing Federal and State pesticide registration strategy and regulatory support
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 Federal and State pesticide related projects
Synthesizing technical and regulatory information for clients and regulators
Providing scientific technical peer review
Mentoring junior staff