About Exponent

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we’ve connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow’s solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability. Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning.

Key statistics

950+ Consultants
640+ Ph.D.s
90+ Disciplines
30+ Offices globally

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Managing Scientist – Residues for our Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice in Harrogate (UK), Nottingham (UK), London (UK), Dublin (IE), Mannheim (DE) or Basel (SW) offices; homeworking will also be considered. In this role you will work as part of the Pesticide Residues/dietary exposure team.

You will be responsible for

Contributing to a leadership role in our highly skilled existing pesticide residues specialist team
Providing high‑level strategic advice to Exponent’s clients on questions around pesticide residues, dietary safety and registration of agrochemicals, biocides and other chemicals
Interpreting regulations and guidelines relating to agrochemical registration and MRL/import tolerance‑setting, especially in the EU
Managing and working on a range of projects, working closely with internal project managers and external clients
Managing, training and developing colleagues
Interpreting and summarising data from scientific studies, drawing sound scientific and regulatory conclusions to prepare high‑quality regulatory submission documents and other responses or inputs to authorities on behalf of client companies
Developing a trusted reputation with a base of client contacts, including discussions relating to Exponent’s wide range of services
Line management of staff

You Will Have The Following Skills And Qualifications

B.Sc. degree or equivalent in a chemical discipline
Excellent technical background relating to pesticide residues and dietary exposure
In‑depth understanding of regulatory/authorisation procedures for crop‑protection chemicals, especially in the EU
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong team working and leadership skills
Sound judgement
Decision‑making ability
Motivation to establish a reputation as an expert consultant

Desirable experience or knowledge includes

The metabolism of organic compounds in plants or animals
Analytical chemistry, especially of crop‑protection chemicals
The principles of exposure characterisation and risk assessment
Placement and conduct of scientific studies under GLP
Interpretation of data from scientific studies

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending).

Benefits You Will Enjoy

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email HR‑

Job Locations

UK – North Yorkshire – Harrogate
UK – Nottingham
UK – London
IE – Fingal – Blanchardstown
CH – Basel
DE – Mannheim

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