Regulatory Affairs Associate - Science

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 **Develop and implement a regulatory and government affairs strategy in collaboration with leadership teamTrack and summarize regulations that will impact clientsRepresent clients in the science field at relevant meetings, regulatory agencies, conferences and scientific community Respond to inquiries in a timely and thorough mannerOrganize content for webinars, conferences, and other educational eventsDraft policy positions, draft comments for proposed regulationsAssist with other projects as neededQualifications *Bachelors Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Political Science, Public Policy/Health or related field3+ 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 skillsProject Management experience preferredCandidates 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 **** non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.To see more open positions available through The Ford Agency, please check out our website at .

Created: 2025-07-05