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Principal Regulatory Affairs and Product Stewardship Consultant (Mid-Senior Level)

• ERM is seeking an experienced Principal Regulatory Affairs and Product Stewardship Consultant with significant regulatory expertise to play a key role in growing our Product Stewardship and Regulatory Affairs service area to support the crop protection industry across North America and globally. The successful candidate will provide expert support to ERM clients in all aspects of regulatory strategy and sustainability, portfolio management, risk/benefit analysis, and a comprehensive range of product registration services, across multiple industries; however, the primary focus of their work will be in the crop protection industry. In this role, you will consult on and help to sell product stewardship and regulatory affairs services to build a sustainable practice as part of our global Product Stewardship Regulatory Affairs Community.

  As a senior leader, you will be fully accountable for successfully selling and consulting on a range of environmental projects to build a sustainable book of business, while networking with ERM’s global technical teams to share best practices.

  RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Serve as a key member of the core technical team to deliver registration services specifically related to pesticides, biocides, biocontrol agents, and biofertilizers under the Federal Insecticide, Rodenticide, and Fungicide Act (FIFRA) and other regulatory programs (e.g. USDA, and State Departments of Agriculture).
  • Develop and manage strategic programs for a variety of agricultural and chemical clients with complex technical/regulatory issues. Design and direct large programs/projects and multi-person project teams. Deliver on client’s expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
  • Contribute to new product regulatory services including, identifying and developing new opportunities, preparing effective technical proposals, and managing client relationships.
  • Implement strategic business/action plans, provide leadership, and deliver profitable results to expand ERM’s Product Stewardship, Regulatory, and Sustainability goals across North America.
  • Lead, manage performance, as well as inspire and mentor junior staff for overall success of the technical team.
  • Develop a working understanding of ERM’s consulting service areas and actively support cross-selling these services to existing clients. Support the general growth and development of ERM’s international service area within your designated field.  Coordinate with ERM offices in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and European regions.

  REQUIREMENTS:

  • BSc/MSc/PhD in biology, environmental science, natural resources, chemistry, or related degree.
  • 10+ year’s relevant industry or consulting experience in the registration, renewal, and label expansion for crop protection products, technologies, and fertilizers.
  • Proven track record in developing and implementing successful business growth strategies.
  • Recognized technical expertise in your field with an established reputation in industry bodies and/or professional societies (e.g. CLI/CLA, SETAC, ACS, BPIA, etc.).
  • Proficiency with multiple regulatory frameworks including, but not limited to, FIFRA, TSCA, PMRA, CFIA, ESA, USFWS, USDA, FDA, OMRI, AAPCO, is required.
  • Proficiency with regulatory tools such as ChemWatch, NPIRS, PPLS, EPA databases, CDX/IUCLID, is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with EU’s Plant Protection Products Directive (91/414/EEC) & Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 and other regulatory legislation from major countries around the world (e.g. Brazil & Latin America, China etc.) is also very desirable.

  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.

  ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

  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!

Job posted: 2022-07-10