POLITICO is seeking a Senior Research Analyst to help lead part of its regulatory intelligence and information services product, AgencyIQ. Since its founding in early 2020, AgencyIQ has quickly become the premier source of regulatory intelligence and analysis for professionals working in the life sciences and chemicals industries and is relied upon by many of the top companies, trade groups, law firms and advocacy groups.

As a subject matter specialist in the regulation of chemicals by regulatory agencies like the EPA and ECHA (with an emphasis on sustainability regulations), the Senior Research Analyst will be responsible for analyzing the relevance of regulatory changes and developments, articulating the type and degree of impact on industry, and providing context to an audience of knowledgeable regulatory professionals.

The Senior Research Analyst will join a team of experienced researchers responsible for producing a mix of daily content, in-depth research, weekly insights, directed deliverables and presentations.

This position would be partially remote, with an expectation of in-office work 12 days per month at POLITICO’s headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.

What You’ll Do

Produce daily topical intelligence articles and other content for our subscribers based on emerging regulatory and legislative developments related to chemical and sustainability regulatory topics
Serve as a subject matter specialist on sustainability topics for AgencyIQ
Lead or participate in the development and delivery of in-depth analysis, deep-dive research, webinars and email newsletters
Collaborate with several members of the research team focused on chemical, food and life sciences regulation
Participate in subscriber- and prospect-facing events, briefings, and business development activities.

What you’ll need

At least 4 years’ experience analyzing U.S./E.U. chemicals regulatory policy at a consulting company, think tank, trade association, government agency, or company, with an emphasis on chemical sustainability
An affinity for writing – efficiently and effectively, and for a business or policy audience – paired with a knowledge of (and passion for) regulation and regulatory policy
Experience and comfort working in fast-paced, research-driven environments where daily delivery of regulatory analyses is the norm
A good working knowledge of chemical regulatory processes (and in particular, the EPA and ECHA); capable of delivering expert insights to our knowledgeable subscribers
Experience presenting on regulatory topics to a variety of different audience types (small groups, large groups) in different environments (virtual and in-person).

While not required, it would help if you:

Have an advanced degree or certification related to the chemical sciences, law or policy (i.e., a JD, PhD, or relevant master’s degree); or
Have prior experience working in media, including as a journalist or writing a product widely read by others such as a business intelligence product or internal newsletter.

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