Principal Industrial Hygienist (M.P.H. or Ph.D.)

About the role

We are seeking a Principal Industrial Hygiene consultant for our Health Sciences Practice. This position is open across all U.S. office locations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide strategic leadership and expert guidance on projects involving exposure assessment, risk assessment, exposure controls, and risk communication.
• Lead complex projects, cultivate relationships with existing clients, identify new business opportunities, and contribute to the growth of our Health Sciences Practice.
• Leverage deep knowledge in industrial hygiene 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 strategic 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.

Qualifications

• PhD or MPH in Industrial Hygiene or a related scientific field
• Minimum of 8 years of consulting experience in the industrial hygiene space
• Proven track record of business generation and attracting new and repeat clients or funding
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• 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

Skills

• Deep knowledge in industrial hygiene
• Business generation and client attraction
• Project leadership and execution
• Client relationship management
• Team building and collaboration
• Technical and scientific writing and presentation
• Strategic advice and thought leadership
• Publications and professional presentations

Benefits

You will enjoy access to benefits information on our Life @ Exponent page, including competitive compensation and recognition programs, as well as a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is USD $200,000.00 - USD $300,000.00 /Yr.

Schedule

We have a flexible work schedule that allows you to balance your work and personal schedules, and we value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work.