Senior Director, Long-Range Research & Applied Science

Fox Point Recruitment LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 212,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Point Recruitment LLC is seeking a Senior Director for the Long-Range Research Initiative & Applied Science Strategies to guide high-impact research and policy-influencing efforts from Washington, DC. The role reports to the executive leadership and collaborates with government, academia, and industry to shape long-term strategies in chemical safety and regulatory science.

The ideal candidate will translate complex science into clear strategies for executives and policymakers, lead

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in a scientific or related technical discipline.
• 10+ 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 multinational initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of chemical assessment processes and regulatory science.
• Excellent leadership, strategic planning, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to communicate complex scientific findings to executives and policymakers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee long-range strategic research efforts and develop approaches supporting regulatory policy and public health.
• Partner with senior leadership and international organizations to direct research priorities.
• Translate complex scientific concepts, data, and risk assessments into actionable strategies for leadership and policymakers.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and guide multinational collaborations for global scientific alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Regulatory Policy

Cross-functional Collaboration

Scientific Analysis

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree

Job description

Fox Point Recruitment LLC is seeking a Senior Director for the Long-Range Research Initiative & Applied Science Strategies to guide high-impact research and policy-influencing efforts from Washington, DC. The role reports to the executive leadership and collaborates with government, academia, and industry to shape long-term strategies in chemical safety and regulatory science.

The ideal candidate will translate complex science into clear strategies for executives and policymakers, lead