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 team management
• Scientific rigor and communication
• Strategic advice and client impact
• Professional development and mentorship

Benefits

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

Pay

The base salary range for this position is USD $200,000.00 - USD $300,000.00 /Yr. Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth.

Schedule

Our consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules, allowing them to meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work.