Job DescriptionThe Opportunity As the Principal Investigator, you will be responsible for delivering end-to-end scientific evidence evaluation services. Your team will produce systematic evidence mapping, literature reviews, evidence synthesis, health hazard assessments, and peer-reviewed technical reports. Candidates from the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area are preferred in this role.This role is contingent upon award of the project.Core Responsibilities - Provide scientific leadership and strategic oversight for systematic evidence mapping, scoping reviews, systematic reviews, and evidence synthesis activities supporting health hazard assessments.
- Direct multidisciplinary teams of scientists, analysts, and technical experts in the planning, execution, and quality assurance of literature review and evidence evaluation projects.
- Ensure the scientific rigor, methodological consistency, and regulatory compliance of study screening, data extraction, quality assessment, and evidence integration processes.
- Lead the development, review, and approval of Technical Reports, Toxicity Reports, DART Reports, Immunotoxicity Reports, Research Reports, and other scientific publications.
- Oversee the application of innovative informatics solutions, including AI-enabled, machine learning, and natural language processing tools, to enhance systematic review efficiency and transparency.
- Serve as the primary scientific liaison with the client, federal partners, advisory groups, expert consultants, and external peer reviewers to facilitate stakeholder engagement and consensus building.
- Guide the identification, recruitment, and management of scientific subject matter experts across toxicology, epidemiology, pathology, exposure assessment, and related disciplines.
- Provide overall program and project management oversight, including resource allocation, risk management, schedule adherence, quality control, and delivery of contract objectives and reporting requirements.
What We Value- Master's Degree + 15 years of relevant experience or PhD + 10 years of relevant experience.
- Degrees in Toxicology (Toxicologists with a DABT certification), Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related scientific discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience leading complex scientific research, systematic reviews, evidence synthesis, or health hazard assessment programs for federal agencies, research institutions, or similar organizations.
- Demonstrated expertise in systematic review methodologies, evidence evaluation frameworks, study quality assessment, and scientific data interpretation in environmental health or toxicology-related fields.
- Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and large-scale research programs, including oversight of budgets, schedules, deliverables, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong track record of scientific publication, technical report development, peer review management, and communication of complex scientific findings to diverse audiences.
- Experience applying advanced informatics and AI-enabled approaches, including machine learning, natural language processing, literature review automation tools, and data visualization technologies to support evidence-based decision-making.
What We OfferWe foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.
Abt provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.
This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $169,000 to $200,000 and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.
Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.
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