Job Description
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 Senior Regulatory Scientist for a Senior Manager level position for our Chemical Regulation & Food Safety Practice to be based in the Washington, DC or Sacramento, CA office. Other locations may be considered. In this role you will work as part of a team to to utilize your experience and skills related to (1) nutrition (with an emphasis on animal feed), food ingredients, manufacturing process procedures, (2) ensuring current regulatory compliance requirements and industry best practices associated with food, beverages, and nutritional products (human and animals), (3) food defense related issues. You will be responsible for Providing technical expertise to our clients related to food science, regulatory affairs, product approvals (GRAS, FAP, AAFCO), and novel foods Regulatory strategy and interpretation for client product portfolios and related approval Identifying new clients and new business marketing opportunities in related fields Developing clients through business development and marketing efforts Client management and project work Providing scientific technical peer review Mentoring junior staff You Will Have The Following Skills And Qualifications Ph.D. with a concentration in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related sciences; Masters and Bachelors degrees with relevant experience will be considered 10 - 20 years relevant experience Extensive knowledge of food industry and regulatory practices (USA, Canada, other) An outstanding reputation among clients for integrity, responsiveness, and technical expertise Proven ability to build an existing personal consulting practice comprised of a substantial client base Experience with marketing/business development Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to manage multiple assignments under rigid time constraints Ability to manage client projects independently Ability to manage and participate effectively in team projects 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-exponent https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment. Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference. Work Environment At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inc