Senior Consultant Health Science (Product Stewardship/Regulatory Affairs)

Senior Consultant Health Science (Product Stewardship/Regulatory Affairs)

Plant Protection Team, Tokyo, Japan

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future, and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world. At Ramboll we have a strong commitment to the development of our employees. We will provide you with internal and external trainings and will mentor you on your development journey. Ramboll Health Science Spearhead has ~ 360 bright minds globally and you can become one of them in our team in Japan, where we are present since 2021.

You will join our Environment and Health Business Unit

As our new Senior Consultant Health Science, you will be supporting our subject matter experts mainly in the area of agrochemical regulatory approvals in Japan. You will bring the ability to communicate across an interdisciplinary team, engaging with other business and technical professionals, and externally with clients and regulatory agencies. From a regulatory and technical perspective, you will support the preparation of regulatory submissions for a variety of agrochemical related products. A strong customer service ethic and ability to multitask is vital for this role.  You will present a positive “can-do” attitude and be a self-starter within a team of dedicated professionals. Reporting to the Principal, Health Sciences, your role is based in Tokyo, Japan and your scope of work might also cover other Asia Pacific countries.

You are invited to apply for this role if you have at least 5 years of experience.

Your key tasks and responsibility will be:

• Support the execution of Product Stewardship and Safety projects with a focus on Japanese Pesticides and Biorationals
• Act as team member for interdisciplinary / international regulatory projects
• Advise clients on existing as well as upcoming regulatory obligations (in the fields of environmental, health & safety-related topics) with the support of the Project Manager
• Support with the preparation and submission of client dossiers and literature review reports, interaction with respective authorities, study organisation and monitoring of study trials (e.g. efficacy, toxicity, environmental fate, residues)
• Act as interface between the Japanese client and international Ramboll colleagues
• Work closely with our international team within the Ramboll Health Science Spearhead
• Support the Project Manager on other project related tasks

 Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in agriculture, pharmacy, biology, veterinary medicine, chemistry, or a related field

• A minimum of 5 years’ industry or consulting experience with plant protection product registration, regulatory affairs for pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or related products

• Experience in regulatory science
• Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work streams in a fast-paced environment while maintaining outstanding attention to detail and quality of deliverables
• Experience/comfort with working in a virtual team with stakeholders across geographies
• Excellent proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

• You are fluent in Japanese and English
• At least you have the ability to effectively communicate in English in internal meetings and through email correspondence
• You are a confident communicator and listener and like interacting with people
• Experience in the agrochemical industry, multinational companies, and/or research institutions
• Previous experience in working within an international and multicultural organization would be a plus
• Knowledge in toxicology, ecotoxicology, efficacy testing or study monitoring would be a plus
• Experience with fertilizer or household chemicals would be a plus
• Good project management and client communication skills
• Good time management and organisational capabilities
• Ability to grasp the big picture

Welcome to our Environment & Health division

Ramboll develops innovative, scientifically sound solutions that help increase liveability by reducing pollution and restoring natural environments. One of the world’s leading environmental and health consultancies, our bright minds are trusted by clients to manage their most challenging environmental, health and social issues.

Ramboll in Asia Pacific

Ramboll has close to 900 experts working across more than 10 offices in Asia Pacific. We are present in Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan, Malaysia, India, Japan, South Korea and Singapore. Our experts are applying their passion to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy and Architecture &, Landscape. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company.  We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

How to apply

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Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.