Principal Toxicologist (Ph.D.)

Exponent; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Principal Toxicologist (Ph.D.) to join our Health Sciences Practice. You will lead projects on litigation support, risk assessment, and regulatory analyses, evaluating health hazards, dose response, and exposure while guiding data-driven decisions for diverse chemicals.

You will build client relationships, expand business, mentor staff, and publish work to strengthen the firm's thought leadership. Open to US offices nationwide.

Qualifications

• PhD in Toxicology or related field.
• 8+ years consulting toxicology experience.
• Proven business development and client funding.
• DABT Diplomate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Reputation for integrity and technical expertise.
• Proven people management on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead toxicology projects and deliver scientifically rigorous solutions.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new client engagements.
• Grow trusted client relationships and act as strategic advisor.
• Build and empower multidisciplinary teams with scientific integrity.
• Coach and develop technical staff toward leadership roles.
• Ensure project execution with planning, resourcing, and budgets.
• Provide high-level scientific and strategic guidance to stakeholders.
• Publish and present to enhance firm visibility and credibility.

Skills

DABT

Consulting

Regulatory knowledge

Education

PhD in Toxicology

DABT Diplomate

Job description

Principal Toxicologist (Ph.D.)

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, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you'll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drive our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through collaboration, our rich client network, and our excellent support staff. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!

Job Details

• Location: US-CA-Oakland
• Practice: Health Sciences
• Position Type: Full-time
• Posted Salary Range: USD $200,000.00 - USD $300,000.00 /Yr.

Key statistics:

• 950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

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 area(s) 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.
• Offering high-level scientific and strategic advice to both internal stakeholders and external clients, contributing to the firm's thought leadership and client impact.
• Enhancing 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.
• Strong commitment to professional development.

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.

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

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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