Hybrid Senior Director, Long-Range Research & Applied Science

Purple Cow Recruiting; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work Environment - We are in in

Hybrid Work Environment - We are in in

Performance-Based Merit Increases

Annual Discretionary Bonus Opportunity

Job summary

Heartline Staffing in Washington, DC seeks an accomplished Senior Director of the Long-Range Research Initiative & Applied Science Strategies to lead a nationally recognized scientific program. This executive role shapes research strategies, oversees multidisciplinary initiatives, and translates complex findings into policy and regulatory recommendations.

Up to 20% travel is required; hybrid work in the Washington, DC area.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Science or Related Technical Field is REQUIRED.
• Minimum 10 Years of Chemical Industry, Related Industry, or Government Experience REQUIRED.
• Strong Data Analysis and Interpretation Skills for Complex Scientific Studies Related to Chemical Safety and Policy REQUIRED.
• Experience Working with International Research Organizations or Multinational Scientific Initiatives REQUIRED.
• Experience with Scientific and Chemical Assessment Programs and Related Scientific Venues REQUIRED.
• Experience Managing Scientific Research Programs, Budgets, Contracts, and Consultants REQUIRED.
• Strong Scientific Communication and Executive Presentation Skills REQUIRED.
• Experience Building Relationships with Government, Industry, Academic, and International Scientific Organizations REQUIRED.
• Knowledge of Regulatory Frameworks and Chemical Safety Compliance Preferred.
• Familiarity with Risk Assessment Methodologies Preferred.
• Advanced Training in Toxicology, Environmental Science, or Public Health Preferred.
• Experience Translating Complex Scientific Concepts for Non-Technical Audiences Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of a long-range scientific research initiative.
• Develop research priorities, objectives, and long-term scientific strategies.
• Manage research contracts, consultant relationships, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Oversee competitive scientific proposal and bid processes.
• Coordinate scientific committees comprised of industry, academic, and government experts.
• Apply scientific research and data analysis to support regulatory and policy decision-making.
• Present research strategies and findings to executives, board members, and external stakeholders.
• Build relationships with domestic and international scientific organizations.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate research into practical recommendations.
• Support science policy advocacy through research integration and scientific consultation.

Skills

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Budget management

International collaboration

Regulatory policy knowledge

Proposal development

Leadership and team management

Regulatory frameworks knowledge

Education

Master's or Doctoral Degree in Science or Related Technical Field

Job description

Heartline Staffing in Washington, DC seeks an accomplished Senior Director of the Long-Range Research Initiative & Applied Science Strategies to lead a nationally recognized scientific program. This executive role shapes research strategies, oversees multidisciplinary initiatives, and translates complex findings into policy and regulatory recommendations.

Up to 20% travel is required; hybrid work in the Washington, DC area.