Managing Technical Consultant, Ecotoxicology & Environmental Risk Assessment (Senior Level)

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is seeking an experienced Managing Technical Consultant, Ecotoxicology & Environmental Risk Assessment to join our well-respected global team of product stewards and regulatory affairs experts. This is a great opportunity to join a consultancy with strong track record of advising clients in the chemical sector, with a focus on agrochemicals, biocides and REACH, to help them to navigate the complexities of the global regulatory environment.

ERM offers the full range of chemical regulatory consulting services including data gap analysis, study monitoring, risk assessment, preparation and submission of dossiers and post-submission support. Working with clients in the agrochemical, general chemical and biocides sectors, this person will play a key role to help our clients achieve a successful registration. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to work with a dedicated team of professionals who share a strong commitment to service excellence, whilst continuing to enhance the long-term relationships ERM has developed through supporting our clients focus on meeting their goals and objectives.

We offer a great opportunity for an experienced professional to work in a collaborative environment as a member of our ecotoxicology team.

Role responsibilities:

Provide a high-quality consultancy service in ecotoxicology and environmental risk assessment to clients and to other ERM staff to meet regulatory and business needs:

• Understand clients' desired outcomes and work collaboratively to ensure deliverables meet quality standards.

• Work closely with clients, represent ERM in client meetings and respond to specific questions on ecotoxicology.

• Contribute to the commercial growth of the business through actively participating in the wider business development activities such as client visits, conferences, and expert groups relevant to expert area, as appropriate.

• Undertake evaluation and summarization of ecotoxicology data, ecological risk assessments and ecotoxicology study monitoring, as required.

• Ensure awareness of the latest developments in all areas of ecotoxicology and ecological risk assessment.

• Work closely with other ERM environmental fate, mammalian toxicology and ecotoxicology experts to maintain awareness of projects and general issues.

• Define actions and identify and utilize resources to achieve project tasks or objectives; ensure that projects are delivered on time and to budget and that goals are aligned to desired project results.

• Develop expertise in new EU regulatory developments according to the requirements of the business.

• Assist in the personal development of other members of the ERM team, as appropriate.

• Undertake other scientific and administrative tasks on occasion, where this benefits the business as a whole.

Skills & experience requirement:

• Bachelor's degree within Biology, Ecotoxicology or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience in a related field.

• Proven experience in conducting ecotoxicological risk assessments.

• Demonstrated ability to design and conduct ecotoxicology studies.

• Strong knowledge of relevant EU regulations and guidelines, including EU data requirements for ecotoxicology studies.

• Practical experience of communication and liaison with EU regulatory bodies (Member States, EFSA etc.) and involvement in expert meetings with clients.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment and across disciplines.

• Fully experienced in the preparation and support of dossiers.

• Strong commitment to delivering high quality work that exceeds clients' expectations.

• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols.

• Strong commitment to the diversity and inclusion culture in ERM.

• Excellent communicator (written/verbal) with the ability to listen, organize and prioritize.

• Proficiency in Ecotox statistical analysis software is preferable.

• Experience in non-EU regulatory requirements (Latin America, North America, Asia) would be considered an asset.

• Prior experiences in participation in advocacy groups.

• Excellent inter-personal skills.

Accountabilities:

• Accountable for meeting personal billability at the budgeted rate, personal sales contribution targets and relevant BU target.
• TECHNICAL FOCUS
• Providing technical/ subject matter insight and review to ensure that the quality of project deliverables represent ERM required standards and are in line with client needs.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

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ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!