Exponent

Principal Toxicologist (Ph.D.)

Exponent$200K — $300K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Toxicology or a related scientific field
  • Minimum of 8 years of consulting experience in toxicology
  • Proven track record in business generation and securing clients
  • Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT)
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Outstanding reputation for integrity and technical expertise
  • Adept in people management and complex project execution

Responsibilities

  • Leverage toxicology expertise to solve complex human health challenges
  • Identify and secure new client engagements and build partnerships
  • Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients through high-quality work
  • Build and manage multidisciplinary teams promoting collaboration
  • Provide guidance and development opportunities to junior staff
  • Ensure successful project execution with effective planning and management
  • Offer scientific and strategic advice to clients and stakeholders
  • Enhance firm visibility through publications and industry presentations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and well-being support programs
  • Flexible work hours to promote work/life balance
  • Career development resources and opportunities
  • Access to collaborative and inclusive work environments
  • Engagement in multidisciplinary projects across various sectors
Full Job Description
Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced consultant for a Principal Toxicologist position in 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 a high level of 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. As a Principal Toxicologist, you will lead projects, identify new clients, expand relationships with existing clients, develop technical staff, and develop new business in related Health Sciences areas, particularly in the areas of product stewardship, toxic tort, and emerging chemicals of concern. You will be instrumental in helping our clients make and support data-driven and scientifically sound decisions to address today's most pressing issues impacting human health safety.

You will be responsible for

  • Leveraging deep knowledge in toxicology to address a wide range of complex human health challenges across diverse client sectors, delivering scientifically rigorous and impactful solutions
  • Identifying, pursuing, and securing new client engagements by understanding emerging needs and building long-term partnerships.
  • Maintaining and growing trusted relationships with existing clients by consistently delivering high-quality work, anticipating future needs, and serving as a strategic advisor.
  • Building, managing, and empowering multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and scientific integrity.
  • Providing guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities to technical staff, supporting their growth into future leaders and experts.
  • Ensuring 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.


You will have the following skills and 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)
  • 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


Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
https://www.exponent.com/company/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. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

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. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite

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. At the Manager level and above, total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is depending on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Salary Range

USD $200,000.00 - USD $300,000.00 /Yr.

Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life @ Exponent page:
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Job 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-Oakland
US-CA-Menlo Park
US-WA-Bellevue
US-WA-Seattle

About Exponent

Exponent is a multi-disciplinary engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve engineering, science, regulatory, and business issues facing our clients. The company has been providing solutions to complex problems for more than 50 years and has a reputation for technical expertise, objective analysis, and clear communication. Exponent's services include analysis and testing, engineering and design, human factors, environmental and health sciences, and regulatory consulting. The company serves clients in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, consumer products, energy, healthcare, and technology.
Learn more about Exponent
Size
1,215 employees
Market Cap
$5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$82.5 million
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+8.2%
Revenue
$399.9 million
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