Head of Long-Range Research & Applied Science Strategy

Taphealthcare; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 212,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Tap Healthcare Solutions is seeking a Senior Director to lead the Long-Range Research Initiative and Applied Science Strategies in Washington, DC. This executive role focuses on advancing chemical safety, regulatory science, and evidence-based policy development.

You will guide strategic research priorities, collaborate with government agencies and international partners, and shape high-impact initiatives with global influence.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in a scientific or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of ten years of experience within the chemical industry, a related scientific field, or government research.
• Demonstrated expertise in analyzing and interpreting complex scientific data related to chemical safety, toxicology, environmental health, or regulatory policy.
• Experience collaborating with international research organizations or participating in multinational scientific initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of major scientific research programs, chemical assessment processes, and regulatory science.
• Excellent leadership, strategic planning, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific findings to diverse audiences, including executive leadership and policymakers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic research efforts and evaluate emerging scientific trends.
• Lead long-range research initiatives and regulatory science strategies.
• Guide collaborations with government, academia, and industry.
• Translate scientific evidence into policy and business strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in a scientific or related technical discipline

Job description

Tap Healthcare Solutions is seeking a Senior Director to lead the Long-Range Research Initiative and Applied Science Strategies in Washington, DC. This executive role focuses on advancing chemical safety, regulatory science, and evidence-based policy development.

You will guide strategic research priorities, collaborate with government agencies and international partners, and shape high-impact initiatives with global influence.