About This Role
Principal Toxicologists provide high-level leadership and collaboration on projects related to litigation support, toxicological evaluations, risk assessment, and risk communication involving a wide range of products and chemicals. This includes evaluating health hazards, mechanisms of action, dose response, exposure levels, and conducting comparative risk research, utilizing data science tools, assisting with regulatory documents and analyses, and conducting risk assessments under a variety of regulatory and legal paradigms. This role involves leading projects, identifying new clients, expanding relationships with existing clients, developing technical staff, and developing new business in related Health Sciences areas, particularly in product stewardship, toxic tort, and emerging chemicals of concern.
Responsibilities
- Leverage deep knowledge in toxicology to address a wide range of complex human health challenges across diverse client sectors, delivering scientifically rigorous and impactful solutions
- Identify, pursue, and secure new client engagements by understanding emerging needs and building long-term partnerships
- Maintain and grow trusted relationships with existing clients by consistently delivering high-quality work, anticipating future needs, and serving as a strategic advisor
- Build, manage, and empower multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and scientific integrity
- Provide guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities to technical staff, supporting their growth into future leaders and experts
- Ensure successful project execution through effective planning, resource allocation, and budget management, while maintaining high standards of quality and timeliness
- Offer high-level scientific and strategic advice to both internal stakeholders and external clients, contributing to the firm’s thought leadership and client impact
- Enhance the firm’s visibility and credibility by publishing in peer-reviewed journals, presenting at industry conferences, leading seminars, and participating in expert advisory or technical committees
Requirements
- PhD in Toxicology or a related scientific field
- Minimum of 8 years of consulting experience in the toxicology space
- Proven track record of business generation and attracting new and repeat clients or funding
- Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT)
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed recommendations in your scientific field
- Outstanding reputation among clients and the scientific community for integrity, responsiveness, and technical expertise
- Adept people management abilities coupled with extensive experience in successfully overseeing and executing complex projects
- Strong commitment to professional development
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
Important Details
- Work environment: In-person interactions are crucial for development, realizing the full potential of talented and diverse teams, and building a more inclusive workplace. Consultants engage in-person in the office unless traveling for client work or other business activities. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules.
- Locations: US-CA-Oakland; US-Washington, DC; US-CA-Irvine; US-CO-Denver; US-NY-New York; US-TX-Austin; US-MA-Natick; US-CA-Menlo Park; US-WA-Bellevue; US-WA-Seattle
About the Company
Exponent is an engineering and scientific consulting firm that solves clients’ unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. They are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, they have connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability. Exponent has over 950 consultants, 640 Ph.D.s, and operates in over 90 disciplines across more than 30 offices globally.
