Senior Technical Fellow

Company Description

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Job Description

The Senior Technical Fellow will serve as a recognised subject matter expert in regulatory compliance and safety, advising clients on complex environmental, health, and safety challenges. This role combines technical leadership, strategic consulting, and thought leadership, supporting litigation, regulatory reviews, and risk assessments.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, contribute to business development, and mentor technical teams. This is a client-facing position requiring deep expertise in UK and international regulatory frameworks, strong analytical skills, and exceptional communication abilities.

Regulatory Advisory

• Interpret and apply UK Cosmetics Regulation, EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, and global standards.
• Ensure compliance with REACH, CLP, and worldwide cosmetic ingredient regulations.
• Act as Responsible Person for EU and UK markets; manage CPNP/SCPN notifications and labelling requirements.

Safety Leadership

• Conduct toxicological risk assessments for cosmetic ingredients and finished products.
• Review Product Information Files (PIFs) and safety reports for regulatory submissions.
• Support claims substantiation and hazard communication.

Technical Expertise

• Prepare expert reports for litigation and regulatory investigations.
• Collaborate with CROs for pre-clinical and clinical testing strategies.

Client Engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor in high-stakes matters, including product recalls and compliance audits.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; contribute to proposals and scopes of work.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Publish technical papers and deliver presentations at industry conferences.
• Mentor junior consultants and lead internal knowledge development.
• Oversee team operations, recruitment, and training, ensuring delivery of compliance services across EU, UK, and USA markets.

Qualifications

• Degree in Toxicology, Regulatory Science, Cosmetic Science, Chemistry or related discipline.
• Significant exposure and understanding in cosmetics regulatory compliance and safety consulting.
• Proven track record in client-facing consulting roles and project leadership.
• Deep knowledge of UK/EU cosmetics regulations, REACH, CLP, and international standards.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills; ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Board certification (e.g., DABT, CIH) highly desirable.

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team's needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Global Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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