Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Managing Scientist)
We are currently seeking a Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs Specialist at the Managing Scientist level to operate within our Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice in one of our European offices (Ireland, the UK, Germany or Switzerland). Remote working is also an option.
Responsibilities
Producing food safety assessments, food allergenicity assessments and defining acceptance standards to advise consumer risk protection mitigation measures including risk communication.
Producing high‑quality, successful regulatory submissions relating to food, feed, food contact materials and food additives, including allergenicity assessments.
Provision of high level, strategic risk management, regulatory and scientific advice to clients on international food regulations and food risk prevention best practices.
Provision of relevant expert advice on potential risk to consumers, food safety capability status of manufacturing sites to support incidents and recalls reactively and post‑event, due diligence assessments pre‑acquisition or pre‑approval as co‑manufacturers and suppliers, and remedial actions post‑event or post‑acquisition.
Management of complex, multifaceted projects.
Winning work and building and developing successful client relationships.
Skills and Qualifications
A minimum of a BSc in chemistry, biochemistry, food science, microbiology, nutrition or a closely related field, with a strong preference for a higher degree.
Extensive experience (ideally 10+ years) of working in food or feed safety management and/or regulatory environments.
A proven track record working within the scientific and regulatory framework applicable to food and feed safety in the UK and European Union.
Benefits
Exponent is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email HR‑Accommodations@exponent.com.
Job Locations
UK – North Yorkshire – Harrogate
IE – Fingal – Blanchardstown
UK – Nottingham
UK – London
CH – Basel
DE – Mannheim
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