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 foods 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 food and chemicals by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 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 research analysts responsible for producing a mix of daily written content in-depth written 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 POLITICOs headquarters in Arlington Virginia.
Who You Are:
- A subject matter expert with deep knowledge of FDA and EPA regulatory frameworks particularly in food and chemicals
- A sharp analytical thinker who can assess regulatory developments and communicate nuanced impacts clearly and confidently to a sophisticated professional audience
- An exceptional communicator with strong writing skills and the ability to produce high-quality daily content in-depth research and strategic insights
- A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced research-driven environment and values cross-functional engagement across scientific domains
- Comfortable engaging with external stakeholders through webinars presentations and industry briefings
- Curious and forward-looking with a passion for staying ahead of regulatory trends and translating complexity into actionable intelligence
What Youll Do:
- Produce daily topical intelligence articles and other content for our subscribers based on emerging regulatory and legislative developments related to food and chemical regulatory topics
- Serve as a subject matter specialist on several food and chemicals regulatory topics for AgencyIQ (e.g. labeling chemical assessments PFAS packaging safety compliance etc.)
- Lead or participate in the development and delivery of in-depth analysis deep-dive research webinars and email newsletters
- Collaborate with other 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 Youll Need:
- At least 4 years experience analyzing U.S. food and chemicals regulatory policy at a consulting company think tank trade association government agency or company
- 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 in which daily delivery of regulatory analyses is the norm
- A good working knowledge of food and chemical regulatory processes (and in particular those administered by the FDA and the EPA) and sustainability topics; 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)
- Advanced degree or certification related to the food and chemical sciences law or policy (i.e. a JD PhD or relevant masters degree) preferred
- Experience working with media including as a journalist or writing a product widely read by others (i.e. a business intelligence product or internal newsletter) preferred
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