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, 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 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; Master's 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].

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.

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. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

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

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 dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

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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