Senior Polymers & Chemistry Leader

Exponent; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent is seeking an experienced Senior Managing Scientist in our Polymers & Chemistry Practice. You will lead interdisciplinary project teams addressing the development, testing, and end-use performance of polymeric materials across life sciences, consumer products, and automotive applications.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of scientific or engineering consulting experience and a PhD in Polymer Science or Materials Science, with strong client development and communication skills to grow

Qualifications

• PhD in polymer science or materials science required.
• 5–10 years of scientific or engineering consulting experience with client base.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead interdisciplinary project teams across life sciences, consumer products, and automotive applications.
• Provide high-level scientific and strategic guidance to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and grow relationships with existing clients and pursue new opportunities.

Skills

Polymer science

Client development

Team leadership

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in Polymer Science

Job description

Exponent is seeking an experienced Senior Managing Scientist in our Polymers & Chemistry Practice. You will lead interdisciplinary project teams addressing the development, testing, and end-use performance of polymeric materials across life sciences, consumer products, and automotive applications.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of scientific or engineering consulting experience and a PhD in Polymer Science or Materials Science, with strong client development and communication skills to grow