Ecotoxicology & Environmental Risk Assessment Consultant

Senior Consultant/Managing Technical Consultant:

Environmental Resources Management (ERM), is seeking an experienced Ecotoxicology & Environmental Risk Assessment expert to join our well-respected team in Europe. This is a great opportunity to join a consultancy with strong track record of advising clients in the chemical sector, with a focus on plant protection, to help them to navigate the complexities of the EU 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 predominantly in the plant protection sector, 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 regulatory ecotoxicology and environmental risk assessment to clients and to other ERM staff to meet regulatory and business needs:
• Undertake evaluation and summarisation of ecotoxicology data, ecological risk assessments and ecotoxicology study monitoring, as required
• 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
• 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
• Ensure awareness of the latest developments in all areas of regulatory ecotoxicology and ecological risk assessment
• Develop expertise in new EU regulatory developments according to the requirements of the business
• Undertake other scientific and administrative tasks on occasion, where this benefits the business as a whole For the Managing Technical Consultant level there would be an expectation to:
• 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
• Assist in the personal development of other members of the ERM team, as appropriate

Skills & experience requirement:
• Educated to at least degree level within Biology, Ecotoxicology or a related field
• Proven experience in conducting ecotoxicological risk assessments
• Demonstrated ability to design and monitor ecotoxicology studies, experience as a study director would be advantageous
• Strong knowledge of relevant EU regulations and guidelines, including EU data requirements for ecotoxicology studies
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment and across disciplines
• Practical experience of communication and involvement in expert meetings with external experts in regulatory authorities and client companies would be highly valued
• Fully experienced in the preparation and support of dossiers; experience across multiple regulatory sectors and frameworks would be highly valued
• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality work…