Regulatory Consultant - Biocides/Plant Protection Products
Yordas Group is a leading international provider of scientific and technical services, regulatory advice, sustainability services and training to industry in the fields of chemicals management and risk assessment. Originally founded to provide commercial services relating to the EU REACH Regulation, we now provide registration / notification services and global regulatory compliance and chemicals management support for many hundreds of clients in markets around the globe. We are headquartered in the UK, with offices in North America and Europe and representation in Asia Pacific, Eurasia and South America.
Job title Regulatory Consultant
Grade Dependent on experience
Location Lancaster, UK / Forchheim, Germany / Hamilton, Canada / Remote Working
Salary range Dependent on experience, full time position
Date posted 08/07/2021
Contact recruitment@yordasgroup.com
Summary
Owing to the continued expansion of the business and greater demands for services, Yordas Group are looking to recruit a Regulatory Consultant to support our expanding business on Biocides and Plant Protection products. The successful candidate will provide expert advice on Biocide and Plant protection product regulations, and collaborating with partners, to support companies to comply with regulatory requirements. The role involves extensive interaction with human health experts, ecotoxicologists and chemists, as well as supporting the growth and expansion of Yordas services on Biocides and Plant Protection Regulations.
Role and Responsibilities
The candidates would be responsible for:
Coordination and management of applications according to the Plant Protection Products (PPPs) Regulation EC 1107/2009 and The Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR, Regulation (EU) 528/2012) and equitable international regulations.
Providing authorisation strategies and regulatory advice for clients (including development of testing programmes)
Supporting the preparation of active substance and product dossiers with subject experts
Reviewing hazard, exposure and risk assessment, and/or efficacy assessments/reports
Regular communications with clients, contract research organizations and authorities
Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the current and future regulatory requirements, attending conferences to keeping up to date with developments in the appropriate laws and guidance documents.
Profile and Qualifications
Required
Must have MSc or PhD in Biology, Health or agricultural science or significant experience in the assessment of toxicology hazard risk assessment of chemicals (essential)
Prior experience of, or evidence of a strong interest in, biocidal and/or plant protection product regulatory affairs and stewardship (essential)
Knowledge and understanding of regulatory affairs, with demonstrable experience as a regulatory specialist in industry or consultancy for at least 2-3 years (essential)
Working knowledge on PPP and BPR (essential)
Strong written and oral communication skills that allow dissemination of complex technical issues in a clear, concise manner to a variety of scientific and non-scientific audiences (essential)
Desirable
Knowledge of IUCLID 6, R4BP and human or environmental exposure models (e.g. Chesar, EUSES) an advantage (desirable)
Track record of line management experience (desirable)
Application
Interested parties should apply directly to recruitment@yordasgroup.com providing a CV and covering letter before the closing date.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.