Senior Regulatory Ecotoxicologist - Swansea - Blue Frog Scientific

Description

Senior Regulatory Ecotoxicologist

We are a leading regulatory affairs consultancy, specialising in the registration and compliance of agrochemicals, biocides, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary medicines. In addition to traditional pesticides, we are recognised as a leading provider of biopesticide registration services, supporting clients in bringing these innovative crop protection solutions to market.

This role provides the opportunity to work on conventional active substance and plant protection product registrations while also gaining valuable experience in biopesticide regulation, an area of increasing importance in sustainable agriculture.

Main Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Ecotoxicology: Provide high-level ecotoxicological consultancy for plant protection product (PPP) registrations under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 and UK regulations.
• Study Design & Data Interpretation: Advise clients on ecotoxicology testing strategies, liaise with contract research organisations (CROs), monitor studies, and critically evaluate study reports.
• Risk Assessments: Conduct ecotoxicological risk assessments for non-target organisms (aquatic species, birds, bees, earthworms, soil organisms) in compliance with EFSA and HSE guidance.
• Dossier Preparation & Submission: Prepare and review ecotoxicology sections of dossiers for active substances and plant protection products.
• Regulatory Strategy Development: Provide strategic regulatory advice on EU and UK regulatory requirements, including risk refinement strategies.
• Biopesticide Innovation: Work alongside industry experts to support biopesticide registrations, helping clients overcome regulatory hurdles for these innovative plant protection solutions.
• Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with regulatory authorities and participate in expert groups, workshops, and regulatory consultations.
• Project & Client Management: Lead client projects, ensuring high-quality, timely deliverables and maintaining strong client relationships.

Requirements:

• A degree in ecotoxicology, environmental sciences, biology, or a related field.
• Ideally 5+ years of regulatory ecotoxicology experience in industry, consultancy, or regulatory agencies, although allowances may be made for less experienced staff with the right potential.
• A strong working knowledge of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, EFSA guidance, and risk assessment methodologies for non-target species.
• Experience in ecotoxicological study design, data interpretation, and environmental risk assessment.
• Experience in dossier preparation for EU and UK plant protection product submissions.
• Strong technical writing and scientific communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and clients in a consultancy environment.
• The ability to perform higher-tier environmental risk assessments and propose risk mitigation measures.
• Experience with biopesticide registration (microbial pesticides, natural substances, pheromones).
• Knowledge of endocrine disruptor (ED) assessments, EFSA/ECHA guidance on EDs, and mode of action analysis.
• Familiarity with higher-tier ecotoxicology testing (mesocosms, field studies, probabilistic risk assessments).
• Experience engaging with regulatory authorities and representing clients in meetings.

We Offer:

• Career progression opportunities within a growing company.
• Exposure to innovative projects and cutting-edge biopesticide registrations.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote/hybrid options and flexible hours.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities, including training, mentoring, and industry conferences.