Technical Director – Health Sciences

The Technical Director will sit within the Health Sciences Service Line which is part of the larger EH&S practice and will perform professional environmental and health-related consulting services for a wide range of clients including industrial maritime commercial and legal clients. You will develop client business relationships through building trust and open communication and by understanding and responding to the clients requirements and needs.

The Technical Director will be a thought leader in identifying regulatory or economic or social trends and work with the Health Sciences Service Line Leader and Health Sciences leadership to turn these into business opportunities.

The work requires a professional knowledge of the principles methods and techniques of human and environmental toxicology industrial hygiene occupational safety biological sciences product stewardship and environmental science. Also essential is the ability to utilize pertinent aspects of chemistry biological sciences public health and toxicology that pertains to projects related to human and environmental toxicology biological systems exposure assessments product stewardship and industrial hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex scientific consulting projects in toxicology industrial hygiene product stewardship and environmental health ensuring technical excellence regulatory compliance and client satisfaction.
• Develop and manage strategic client relationships identifying needs delivering tailored solutions and supporting long-term business growth across industrial legal and commercial sectors.
• Identify and respond to emerging trends in science regulation and industry to shape new service offerings drive innovation and position the firm as a market leader.
• Collaborate across internal teamsincluding Health Sciences EH&S business development and marketingto deliver integrated cross-disciplinary solutions and support firm-wide initiatives.
• Mentor and supervise junior and mid-level staff fostering technical development project ownership and a collaborative team culture.
• Contribute to practice growth and development including service line strategy operational planning and cross-selling opportunities within J.S. Held.
• Represent the firm externally through participation in professional organizations conferences and thought leadership activities to enhance brand visibility and credibility.

Qualifications :

• A Masters degree or Doctorate (Ph.D. Sc.D. DrPH) in Toxicology Industrial Hygiene Product Stewardship Biological Sciences Health Sciences Public Health Environmental Health or a related scientific or engineering field.
• 15 years of progressive experience in environmental health and safety consulting with a strong focus on human and environmental toxicology exposure assessment and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining long-term client relationships including key accounts in industrial legal or commercial sectors.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams manage complex projects exceeding $1 million in value and deliver high-quality client-focused solutions.
• Deep knowledge of toxicological risk assessment industrial hygiene practices product safety and stewardship and environmental health sciences.
• Proficiency in applying principles of chemistry biology epidemiology and public health to real-world consulting challenges.
• Familiarity with U.S. and international regulatory frameworks (e.g. OSHA EPA REACH TSCA IARC WHO) and their application to client projects.
• Experience in mentoring and supervising junior professionals fostering technical growth and leadership development.
• Recognized as a thought leader in the field with a track record of identifying emerging trends and translating them into business opportunities.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to develop strategic plans drive innovation and contribute to revenue growth.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration with business development marketing and executive leadership teams.
• Maintains a highly ethical reputation and active involvement in relevant professional organizations (e.g. AIHA SOT ABIH BPS APHA).
• Excellent analytical communication and organizational skills with the ability to present complex scientific information clearly to diverse audiences.

Additional Information :

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our teams needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefits

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $228900 - $261450. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset experience training location scope of role management responsibility etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal! J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation please email and include Applicant Accommodation within the subject line with your request and contact information.

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time