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Managing Consultant: Regulatory

Yordas Group
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Description

Managing Consultant: Regulatory

Yordas Group is a leading international provider of scientific and consultancy services, regulatory advice and training to industry in sustainability, chemicals management and risk assessment. We help ensure companies are compliant and up-to-date with the regulations affecting their supply chains and product portfolios. Yordas is headquartered in the UK, with offices and representation across the globe.


Job title:Managing Consultant: Regulatory
Grade:Managing Consultant
Location:Lancaster (UK), Forchheim (Germany), or remote working from Europe
Salary range:Dependent on experience, full-time or part-time (min 0.8 position)

Summary

Yordas is seeking a Managing Regulatory Consultant to contribute to the strategic development and implementation of our expanding portfolio of services on global chemical-based regulations. As a senior member of the scientific, technical, and regulatory team, you will work closely with the Business Unit lead and Principal Consultant, providing strategy, leadership and guidance to industry and your colleagues to navigate regulatory compliance across different jurisdictions. 


Roles and Responsibilities

  • Co-ordinate, lead and develop the team of internationally based regulatory consultants engaged in global notification services (ca. 15- 20 staff)
  • Provide in-depth regulatory knowledge and technical advice on global regulations, including EU REACH, UK REACH, K-REACH, KKDIK, TSCA and other key international frameworks
  • Work in close collaboration with the scientific consultancy team to ensure a seamless and effective delivery of service to clients
  • In collaboration with the Business Unit Lead and key members of the Business Unit,  deploy growth strategies to deliver performance in line with corporate aims and objectives
  • Ensure Project Management and Resource Allocation are continuously developed, nurtured, and effectively deployed throughout the team  
  • Lead on advocacy and thought leadership to support and provide guidance to external stakeholders


Profile and Qualifications

  • Experience in successfully leading a team of international regulatory experts within industry or a consultancy for a minimum of 5 years
  • Strong working knowledge of global chemical supply chain regulations; preferably within Yordas’ direct scope of work (e.g., EU/UK REACH, GHS, BPR, TSCA, Medical Devices, etc.) 
  • Excellent project management capabilities
  • Demonstrable key account management experience
  • Robust experience in enterprise & resource planning and change management 
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen with P&L or budgetary responsibility
  • Experience in advocacy and thought leadership


Staff Benefits

Dependent on location, we offer an excellent range of staff benefits, including:
  • Pension Scheme and Medical Benefits
  • Generous holidays
  • Professional Development 
  • Social Culture
  • Flexible working

Yordas Group is a leading provider of scientific, environmental, human health, and global regulatory consulting services. We offer chemical regulatory support, expert scientific services and support on chemicals management and product stewardship, global hazard communication, hazard and risk assessment, analytical and (eco)tox testing. 

Our international client base includes chemical producers, manufacturers, formulators, importers, distributors, retailers as well as trade associations. Yordas serves various industry sectors such as Aerospace, Biocides, Cleaning, Electronics, Lubricants, Nanomaterials, Oil, Gas & Mining, Plastics or Textiles.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.

Yordas Group embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities.  As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.




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