Principal technical consultant- Environmental fate

at  ERM Group

Environmental Fate Modelling & Risk Assessment (Principal) Consultant or Technical Director (TD)
Environmental Resources Management (ERM), is seeking an experienced Environmental Fate Modelling & 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 agrochemicals, biocides and REACH, 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 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 e-fate team.
Role responsibilities

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

• Understand clients’ desired regulatory strategy and work collaboratively to ensure deliverables meet quality standards
• Work closely with clients, represent ERM in client meetings and respond to specific questions on environmental fate
• 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
• Provide expert advice on environmental fate data, modelling and study monitoring, as required
• Be able to peer review more junior work and advise on higher tier approaches to fate modelling and risk assessment for crop protection
• Ensure awareness of the latest developments in all areas of environmental fate modelling and risk assessment
• 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:

• Educated to at least degree level within Chemistry, Biology or a related field
• Proven experience in conducting fate modelling (for example EU core crop protection models PEARL, PELMO, SWASH, MACRO and TOXSWA)
• Able to contribute to and inform client decisions on regulatory strategy
• Strong knowledge of relevant EU regulations and guidelines, including EU data requirements for environmental fate studies
• Experienced in defending dossiers and in the preparation of position papers for EU regulatory bodies
• Practical experience of communication and liaison with EU regulatory bodies (Member States, EFSA etc.) and involvement in technical meetings with clients
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment and across disciplines
• Strong commitment to delivering high quality work that exceeds clients’ expectations
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols
• Excellent communicator (written/verbal) with the ability to explain difficult technical concepts to non-technical experts as well as listen, organise and prioritise
• Experience in non-EU regulatory requirements (e.g. Lat. Am, North America, APAC, WHO) would be considered an asset
• Excellent inter-personal skills

What do we offer:

• Flexibility
• International group of experts across regions
• Growth in new areas
• A large organisation with potential synergies with other service lines in ERM
• Competitive remuneration
• Various office locations

Please refer the Job description for details