Senior Environmental Fate Scientist – Agrochemical LeaderNonStop Consulting

Principal Regulatory Environmental Fate Scientist NonStop Consulting is looking for a client company a Principal Regulatory Environmental Fate Scientist . The company in question is a market leader in the development and registration of off-patent crop protection products (PPP) with a an integrated R&D team of laboratory and regulatory scientists. To support their global growth, they are expanding the R&D team; looking for someone who thrives in their dynamic culture, contributing to company performance while advancing their personal career goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of environmental fate risk assessments for chemical active substances and experience in drafting Registration Reports . Core Responsibilities: Environmental exposure modelling of pesticides in the environment (groundwater, soil and surface water bodies by drift, deposition etc). Running all core EU models including SWASH steps 1-4, PEARL, PELMO, PERSAM etc. Refining risk assessments with higher tier models and refinement tools including SWAN. Interpretation of all key EU guidance and regulations for 1107/2009 such as FOCUS landscape and mitigation, surface water and groundwater scenarios etc. Drafting position papers and bespoke refinement strategies. Building creative technical solutions to unique scientific issues for environmental risk assessments. Commissioning and management of GLP studies elucidating the behaviour of active substances/metabolites in soil, water and sediment. Derivation of endpoints including soil half-lives, adsorption parameters and kinetics based on EU and higher tier data. Carrying out national requirement modelling for core markets including the UK, Germany and France. Writing national addenda. Writing draft Registration Reports to support product applications. Working closely, especially with eco-tox colleagues, to tackle environmental risk assessment issues. Training and mentoring junior staff in fate. Qualifications and Experience required: Range of 5 to 10 years of experience in environmental fate of agrochemicals Highly proficient in environmental exposure modelling of pesticides in the environment (groundwater, soil and surface water bodies by drift, deposition etc). Familiar with all core EU models including SWASH steps 1-4, PEARL , PELMO, PERSAM etc. Experienced in refining risk assessments with higher tier models and refinement tools including SWAN . Detailed knowledge of national requirements across the EU . Proven track record in risk assessment in core EU markets, particularly France and Germany . Must have experience in preparing draft Registration Reports and national addenda for UK, Germany and France. Excellent attention to detail is a must. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and work in an environment with shifting priorities. Proactively seek to add value to processes, both existing and new. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience of training and technical mentoring of junior staff is desirable. Ability to understand statistical analyses and proficiency in computer programming (for example R, Visual Basic) would be beneficial Important Requirements: Looking for someone ideally from a consulting or agrochemical SME. Must be someone who is able to cover the entirety of environmental fate risk assessments and dRR preparation . Level of English must be excellent (minimum C1 on the CEFR scale) Location: Home working EU Must be willing to travel to the EU Headquarter office periodically What we Offer: Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary that reflects your experience and skills; Flexible Working Arrangements: Remote working option, in order to balance work and personal life. Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training and certification programs, enabling continuous learning and career growth. Career Growth Opportunities: Clear career advancement paths, with regular performance reviews and promotions based on merit. Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of a team where your talents are valued and your growth is our priority. Apply now and start shaping your future with us