Principal Toxicologist (Ph.D.)
About Exponent
Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, and more sustainable world.
Our Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Principal Toxicologist for our Health Sciences Practice. This position is open to all U.S. office locations. In this role, you will work as part of a team to 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.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate health hazards, mechanisms of action, dose-response, exposure levels, and conduct comparative risk research using data science tools.
- Aid in the preparation of regulatory documents and analyses.
- Conduct risk assessments under various regulatory and legal paradigms.
- Lead projects, identify new clients, expand relationships with existing clients, develop technical staff, and develop new business in related Health Sciences areas, particularly in product stewardship, toxic tort, and emerging chemicals of concern.
- Provide high-level scientific and strategic advice to both internal stakeholders and external clients, contributing to the firm’s thought leadership and client impact.
- Publish in peer-reviewed journals, present at industry conferences, lead seminars, and participate in expert advisory or technical committees.
Qualifications
- 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).
Skills
- 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
- Access to benefits information on our Life @ Exponent page.
- Total compensation plan includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
- Salary range for this position is USD $200,000.00 - USD $300,000.00 /Yr.
Life @ Exponent
To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:
- Life @ Exponent
- Our Impact
Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment. Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being.
Work Environment
At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging.
In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities. We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being.
Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too.
Compensation
Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent.