Mid-Senior Regulatory Expert - Ecotoxicology

Eurofins Agroscience Regulatory (EAR) is a passionate group of regulatory experts and project managers supporting their customers to bring their agricultural innovations to market. We assist multinational companies but also start-ups in each and every step of the screening and registration processes of their active substances and formulations. From data-gap analysis to dossier defence, our services include study monitoring, coordination of studies with labs and field operating entities, and IUCLID dossier preparation. Our experts are equipped to meet the expectations of both customers and competent authorities.

To strengthen our EAR team, we are looking for a Mid-Senior Regulatory Expert – Ecotoxicology to join us as soon as possible. We are open to hiring candidates based in any European country where we operate. This position can be performed remotely or from one of our offices.

The Regulatory Expert – Ecotoxicology acquires knowledge of recent regulatory scientific advances in the area of Ecotoxicology and is able to translate these into ways to organize and prepare registration dossiers for conventional and biological plant protection products. The Regulatory Expert – Ecotoxicology oversees and is accountable for lower and higher-tier assessments requiring involvement of more junior Regulatory Ecotoxicologists.
 
Tasks:

• Primary responsibility stands with ecotoxicology dossier section writing for both active substances and formulated products dossiers

• Performs, the assessment of client ecotoxicological data (data gap analysis and preliminary risk assessments) for the active substance and/or product dossiers under the focus of appropriate and specific regulatory requirements.
• Supports the Section Leader the Regulatory Ecotoxicologists for preparation of comprehensive technical review of data or reports that will be incorporated into regulatory submissions to assure scientific rigor, accuracy and clarity of presentation of results.
• Supports the Section Leader in the preparation of strategies to assist clients in dossier preparation including experimental programs according to European and national data requirements.
• In collaboration with the Section Leader, and Regulatory Ecotoxicologists organises experimental work compromising requesting, quoting, monitoring and time scheduling in and outside the Eurofins Agroscience Services Group.
• Monitors standard lower and higher-tier as well as non-standard studies.
• In the frame of Study Monitoring, engages closely with Study Directors and keeps a close contact with the laboratories and all other relevant Regulatory groups (e.g. phys-chem & Analytical Methods).
• Supports clients in the frame of their dossier stewardship post-submission / dossier defence. In collaboration with the Section Leader and Principal Scientist compiles and maintains regulatory documentation and tools.
• In collaboration with the Section Leader organizes all project-related activities related to the area of Ecotoxicology under the most recent regulatory legislation requirements and scientific guidelines.
• Follows-up closely on latest developments in the regulatory fields related to ecotoxicology that are influencing the quality of the deliverables.
• In collaboration with the Section Leader identifies, analyses and proposes ways of implementation of relevant guidance documents in the preparation of regulatory documentation.
• Attends and actively participates in internal and external Ecotoxicology Conferences, seminars but also clients’ meetings whenever required.
• Supports on Producing Regulatory Science documentation (articles, posters, webinars, etc.) in the area of Ecotoxicology supporting marketing/sales activities.
   

TECHNICAL/INNOVATION:

• Is a recognized expert in a specialized area of Regulatory Ecotoxicology.
• Has a professional command of English.
• Has a professional command of IUCLID.
• Proven ability to independently define and conduct high-level regulatory research.
• Independent and lateral thinker who evaluates, interprets, draws conclusions, and implements solutions.
• Solves demanding problems in area of expertise through sound application of logic and extensive experience.
• Develops scientific relationships and partnerships outside of company to address business objectives.
• Is able to innovate scientifically and/or technologically.
• Supplies and incorporates new ideas and processes that add value to EAR.

 
INTERPERSONAL & BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

• Views colleagues as teammates and acts as example.
• Approaches tasks and problems with enthusiasm, a realistic attitude and is force of propositions.
• Approaches and addresses problems in the context of business objectives; does not get side-tracked or derailed by relatively minor issues.
• Effectively manages his/her own time.
• Prioritizes tasks according to agreed business objectives and can pursue several objectives simultaneously.
• Demonstrates good judgement.

 
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Communicates well orally and can make effective scientific and business presentations.
• Discusses project goals and objectives clearly and concisely.
• Has good formal presentation skills.
• Listens effectively to customers and colleagues.
• Prepares clear and concise reports for internal and external circulation.

Here you will find...    

• Working environment: Flat hierarchies, short decision-making processes and a friendly working atmosphere with lots of freedom.
• Onboarding: A comprehensive onboarding and induction program with mentors and buddies to help you get off to a smooth start.  
• Work-life balance: Through flexible working hours, opportunities for mobile working (fully remote work possible) or work at the Valencia office
• Development opportunities: Development discussions and the opportunity for individual and regular training
• Attractive benefits: depending on working contract location 
• Virtual coffee break for remote workers

If we have sparked your interest, please apply using our online form in under 5 minutes by clicking the “Apply Now” button!

If you have any questions, please contact Fátima Calabuig Vañó (HR Manager Agroscience
for Chemistry, Ecotoxicology and Regulatory Europe) at [email protected].

More about us:

In just 40 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France, to over 65,000 employees in a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 59 countries with more than 950 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of more than 200,000 analytical methods to assess the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products as well as innovative clinical diagnostic services as one of the world's leading emerging providers of specialized clinical diagnostic tests.   
  
In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years. 
  
We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development. 

We embrace diversity! The Eurofins Agroscience Group companies are an equal opportunities employer. We strive to create a working environment that is equally accessible to all and expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities. We prohibit discrimination of any kind.  

Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our carbon neutrality target through a combination of emissions reduction and offsetting initiatives. We encourage our employees to make sustainable changes.