Managing Health Scientist

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 Managing Scientist for our Health Sciences practice in Bellevue, WA.  In this role you will work as part of a team to provide scientific support to senior consultants on diverse projects related to areas such as human health risks from environmental, occupational, and other exposures, as well as epidemiologic evaluations involving pharmaceutical products.  You will be mentored by other consultants in the practice and will have opportunities to collaborate with consultants in other science and engineering practices at Exponent.

• Identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities and promoting Exponent through industry contacts
• Providing strategic consulting work  
• Reviewing, summarizing, and interpreting scientific literature, regulatory standards, guidance documents, and legal case materials 
• Contributing to the development and writing of complex technical reports 
• Managing and conducting statistical analysis of large data sets 
• Managing and organizing project-related materials   
• Interacting with clients remotely and in person  
• Developing professional experience, qualifications, and leadership

• Ph.D. in Toxicology, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Health Economics, Pharmacology, or a related discipline
• 8 or more years related consulting experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience leading project teams is preferred
• Ability to attract projects and continuously expand business volume to support full-time staff and have the skills needed to manage, develop, and promote a group of highly motivated professionals
• Commitment to professional development through publication and presentation of scientific research and active involvement in professional societies 
• Excellent communication, organization, writing, editing, and proofreading skills 
• Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Initiative, adaptability, attention to detail, effective time management, multi-tasking capability, discretion, tact, and collegiality

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 $135,000 - $190,000 depending 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.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.