Regulatory Eco-Toxicology | UPL | Thane

JOB SUMMARY:

• Knowledgeable in all disciplines of ecotoxicology, including aquatic, plants, avian, mammals, and terrestrial.
• Conduct ecotoxicological risk assessments and provide expert guidance to internal colleagues on ecotoxicology issues, including responses to Regulatory decisions, Data Call In reviews and recommendations, and planning
• defense strategies around ecotoxicology concerns.
• Experience with interacting with regional Regulatory Agencies especially US-EPA and European Authorities. Familiar with global data requirements, including North America, Brazil, LATAM, and Europe. Contract ecotoxicology studies
• at external labs. Interpret study results and implications of results. Provide expert advice on regulatory issues.
• Work closely with the Global Regulatory and Regional Managers to address ecotoxicology concerns in a fast paced, challenging environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as internal expert on the ecotoxicology profile of UPL products
• Prepare critical reviews, risk assessments, white papers, and position statements
• Develop study designs, contract and monitor studies in CROs that meet national and international regulatory requirements. Ensure study quality, costs, timelines and reporting requirements are met
• Work collaboratively in multidisciplinary project teams with other scientists, global and regional regulatory managers and other colleagues to ensure business goals are met
• Keep abreast of changing regulatory requirements and how they may impact the UPL product portfolio
• Proactively identify potential future challenges for our products and provide strategies to address those challenges

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Higher degree, MSc or Ph.D. in ecotoxicology.
• 10-15 years of experience, with at least 1/3 of it in a global regulatory ecotoxicology role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of global pesticide regulatory requirements.
• Problem solving, strategic thinking, decisive thinking, networking, legislation interpretation, commercial awareness.
• Experience in conducting a variety of ecotoxicology studies, with a focus on pollinators
• Lead major projects and/or multiple projects involving collaboration with marketing, development and regulatory affairs
• Responsible for own conclusions/recommendations and determining any potential impact to business
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think logically and systematically
• Self-starter. Must possess initiative and motivation to work with a minimum of guidance
• Good interpersonal skills