Our Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Senior Managing Scientist for our Biocides Team in our Harrogate (UK), Nottingham (UK), London (UK), Edinburgh (UK), Mannheim (Germany) or Basel (Switzerland) offices. Remote working will also be considered.
In this role you will work as part of a team providing regulatory leadership and technical expertise in Biocides Regulatory Affairs. Development and implementation of regulatory strategy for the approval of new and existing active substances at Community level and the authorisation of biocide products on a national, EU and global basis. Project management of complex multi-disciplinary regulatory projects and advising colleagues and clients with respect to current and developing regulatory processes and legislation, in addition to contributing to the management and development of the Biocides Regulatory Team and the development of new business opportunities.
You will be responsible for
Conducting consultancy work in the Biocides sector, including:
1. Supporting active substances and products in a regulatory setting
2. Preparing technical reports and dossiers
3. Managing the project work programmes, including budget, communication, QA and delivery
4. Representing clients at meetings with regulatory authorities or within industry consortia
5. Developing and implementing strategies for EU and global regulatory authorisations
6. Providing strategic regulatory advice
7. Development and management of staff where the opportunity arises
Contributing to the expansion of the Biocides business, including
8. Business development initiatives
9. Promoting activities to attract new business opportunities
10. Assisting with maintaining and enhancing relationships with existing clients
You will have the following skills and qualifications
11. BSc in a scientific discipline
12. Recognised as an expert in the biocides industry
Desirable Skills
13. Builds and manages relationships with clients effectively
14. Excellent project management and communication skills
15. Self-starter who applies innovative approaches when problem solving
16. Sought out for technical / regulatory knowledge
17. Keeps up to date with developments in field and applies this through strategic thinking
18. Strong networking and interpersonal skills
19. Has a positive 'can-do' attitude
20. Energetic and committed person
21. Leads by example