High-level scientific expertise for R&D teams, chemical industries, and Horizon Europe projects
I help organisations apply the Safe & Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework with scientific rigor, combining 30+ years of experience in LCA toxicology, chemical risk assessment, and sustainable chemistry.
I am a senior scientific expert in chemical sustainability, Safe & Sustainable by Design (SSbD) and LCA/Risk Assessment.My work spans industry, EU institutions, Horizon Europe research, and international sustainable chemistry initiatives.
Background & Roles
My work helps R&D teams, innovation managers, and research consortia build scientifically robust and strategically relevant sustainability approaches.
Independent · Scientific · Credible
I am a senior scientific expert in chemical sustainability, Safe & Sustainable by Design (SSbD) and LCA/Risk Assessment.My work spans industry, EU institutions, Horizon Europe research, and international sustainable chemistry initiatives.
Background & Roles
- Former expert at the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (PEF, USEtox, LCA, Risk Assessment)
- Evaluator for Horizon Europe research proposals
- Scientific contributor to Mistra SafeChem
- Collaborations with Merck Life Science
- 30+ years of experience in LCA toxicology & chemical sustainability
- Independent and neutral expert — not a consulting agency
My work helps R&D teams, innovation managers, and research consortia build scientifically robust and strategically relevant sustainability approaches.
Independent · Scientific · Credible
Why Work With Me?
Scientific Depth: Unique expertise in SSbD, LCA tox, ProScale, USEtox, PEF, Planetary Boundaries.
Strategic Clarity: Ability to translate complex models into actionable R&D decisions.
Broad Experience: Industry, research, European Commission, Horizon Europe projects.
Independent Expertise: No affiliation with consulting firms — neutral, rigorous, science-driven.
Understanding EU Expectations: Insider understanding of Horizon Europe evaluation logic and SSbD criteria.
Let’s work together
If you need scientific clarity, advanced methodological support, or strategic review for your chemical sustainability or Horizon Europe activities, let’s talk.
SSbD Strategic Guidance
Rigorous application of the JRC's SSbD framework. Critical review, methodology, R&D decision-making, critical analyses.
LCA Toxicity & Risk Assessment
Advanced model interpretation
(USEtox, ProScale, PEF), When and How to use it?, Understanding pro's and con's, early-stage screening, scientific support for innovation.
(USEtox, ProScale, PEF), When and How to use it?, Understanding pro's and con's, early-stage screening, scientific support for innovation.
Scientific Review- Writing proposals
Critical proposal review, scientific enhancement, SSbD/PB/FAIR integration, support to funded projects (EU Horizon, others...).
Workshops & Trainings, Lectures
Premium training: SSbD (JRC), USEtox, ProScale, Risk Assessment, PEF, Planetary Boundaries
Testimonial from Michael Seibold, Head of Hazard Communication and Chemical Regulatory Affairs at Merck Life Sciences
Erwan Saouter helped us at Merck Life Science implement the new Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework. Erwan quickly identified the specific challenges and understood the complexity of our extensive portfolio in the life sciences field. His advice and recommendations were essential in developing the necessary capabilities from scratch and completing an initial case study in record time. In addition to his in-depth technical knowledge, particularly in the field of life cycle analysis tools, his extensive experience in connecting with leading experts in Europe opened up the opportunity for us to play an important role in an international academic and industrial research initiative aimed at developing SSbD methods and tools. In addition to placing technical aspects in the context of dynamic regulatory developments, particularly those of the European Green Deal, Erwan places all aspects in a solid strategic context. Working with Erwan has not only been a great pleasure and honour for us, but also a great added value for our company.
