Managing Regulatory Toxicologist (Ph.D. or M.S.)

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 weve connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrows 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 youll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas talents backgrounds and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus we help you grow your career through mentoring sponsorship and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!

Key statistics:

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

We are currently seeking a Regulatory Toxicologist for a Manager-level position in our Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice in Washington DC. In this role you will work as part of a team of other Health Toxicologists Technical Experts and Regulatory consultants providing a high level of project management Federal and State regulatory and technical expertise in the Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice. This person will have opportunities to collaborate with other Exponent practice areas.

• Providing strategic regulatory toxicology consulting related to complex issues
• Providing toxicology support to regulatory and technical staff (industrial food pesticide/agricultural consumer veterinary medicine and medical device products)
• Authoring toxicology white papers technical reports and waiver request submissions
• Lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior toxicologists in regulatory strategy and technical execution
• Placing and monitoring toxicology studies at contract research organizations
• Preparing complex technical reports
• Managing and organizing project-related materials
• Building and expanding client relationships

Required:

• Ph.D. in Toxicology Pharmacology or a related discipline; Masters degree also considered with experience
• Strong background in Human Health Toxicology and Risk Assessment with a minimum of 3 years in government corporate or consulting setting as a toxicologist
• Significant experience in independently preparing white papers requests for waivers from regulatory required studies human health risk assessments and/or publications for a regulatory application.
• Diplomat of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT) or related certification is preferred or willingness to become board certified
• Sound scientific principles flexibility and willingness to learn
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
• Must be self-motivated detail-oriented adaptable effective with time management and capable of working independently and cooperatively in diverse teams
• Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Exposure to sensitive information will necessitate considerable use of tact diplomacy discretion and judgment
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.

Optional but highly desirable:

• Proficiency in R and/or Python or equivalent software for data analysis visualization and automation of toxicological workflows
  
• Ability to apply machine learning and predictive modeling techniques (e.g. QSAR PBPK IVIVE) to assess chemical safety and support regulatory submissions
  
• Competency integrating artificial intelligence tools (e.g. natural language processing generative models) to extract insights from scientific literature and regulatory databases
  

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) not restricted to 1 page.

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Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponents 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 dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

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