• Job Description

  Req#: 10084735
  Purpose of the role:
  
  We are seeking a biopesticide lead to join our team to act as a Study Director. The role will involve interacting with clients and the broader Fera businesses to design and develop registration programmes that facilitate bringing biopesticide products to market expediently.
  
  The assessment and minimization of the impact of chemicals and biopesticides on the environment and science-based solutions for their sustainable use, underpinned by high-quality research and first-class facilities are fundamental. The main aspects of this role are in the scope of expertise, the insight and interpretation of data and the multi-disciplinary interactions with our teams
  Job title:
  Senior Study Director - Biopesticides
  Job Description:
  What you'll be doing:
  • Perform the role of Study Director for regulatory biopesticide studies in their area of expertise according to the respective international guidelines.
  • Perform regulatory and/or research-based laboratory studies into the fate and effects of substances in the environment.
  • Study direct the larger and/or more complex regulatory biopesticide studies performed by the team.
  • To be responsible for the development of new regulatory study services lines and work closely with other areas of the business to deliver broader programmes for our clients.
  • To develop strong communication links with our key clients.
  • To significantly contribute to the business development process for the team, developing proposals, quotes and expanded offerings
  • Discussing requirements with potential clients and designing work to meet their varied needs.
  • Produce reports and communicate results to clients.
  • Contribute to running and maintenance of GLP system and work closely with the Quality team to improve and develop quality systems for new and existing service lines.
  • Review audit reports and submit responses to QA assessors.
  • Review client comments and submit responses.
  • Prepare and issue final reports.
  • Contribute to the development of the scientific and business strategy.
  • Train and mentor less experienced staff as required.
  What we're looking for:
  • A degree (or equivalent) within relevant discipline (For example - Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Metabolic Biochemistry)
  • Experience of operating within GLP quality system
  • Experience delivering regulatory studies, with specific emphasis on bio-pesticides experience/knowledge
  • Minimum of 5 years experience.
  About Fera:
  At Fera, we’re making the world a better, healthier and safer place. We’re a joint venture partnership between Capita and Defra and we’re working proactively to protect the world we live in and the food we eat. Our teams are investigating plant and bee health, crop protection and sustainable agriculture. Join us and discover better as you deliver world-class science for the future.
  Fera are part of Capita Plc, a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We’re supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves and people are valued for their differences. We’re always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions.
  What’s in it for you?
  • A competitive salary of £45,000
  • 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
  • Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
  • Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
  • The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
  • Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
  • The role is based at our world class site near York, UK with access to start-of the-art facilities, on site gym, free parking and discounted public transport
  • You’ll be required on site full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday. We offer flexi time anytime between 7am and 7pm
  What we hope you’ll do next:
  Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
  We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email at reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.
  Location:
  York
  ,
  United Kingdom
  Time Type:
  Full time
  Contract Type:
  Permanent

• About the company

  Capita is a consulting, digital services and software business, delivering innovative solutions and simplifying the links between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We partner with clients to transform their businesses and services, taking on the complex and difficult things – so they don’t have to. As part of the fabric of UK society, we’re helping millions of people every day. Find out about what it's like to work for Capita: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL621945481482AF24&feature=plcp

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