Job Description

The Ford Agency is spearheading a search for a Regulatory Affairs Associate to join a DC scientific consulting firm. This individual will be tasked with developing a regulatory strategy for clients in the scientific community, monitoring legislation and regulations, drafting policy positions, and responding to client inquiries. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, deadline-driven and action-oriented. This individual communicates closely with industry leaders and builds coalitions with members both nationally and at the state level. If you have a scientific educational background and at least 3 years of regulatory experience dealing with food science or agricultural science and are looking to bring your unique skillset to a team of professionals committed to providing exceptional service to their clients, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and implement a regulatory and government affairs strategy in collaboration with leadership team
• Track and summarize regulations that will impact clients
• Represent clients in the science field at relevant meetings, regulatory agencies, conferences and scientific community
• Respond to inquiries in a timely and thorough manner
• Organize content for webinars, conferences, and other educational events
• Draft policy positions, draft comments for proposed regulations
• Assist with other projects as needed

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Political Science, Public Policy/Health or related field
• 3+ years of regulatory experience with a government agency, trade association, or nonprofit
• Direct regulatory experience in food science or agriculture science
• Professional writing and verbal communication skills
• Project Management experience preferred

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.

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