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.  

• 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

• 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].

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 inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. 

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: 

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent