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
Our Opportunity:
We are currently seeking a thought leader in epidemiology for a Principal Scientist position in our Health Sciences Practice in Natick, MA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to provide a high level of leadership and collaboration on projects related to epidemiologic evaluations involving pharmaceutical products, such as evaluation of adverse/side effects, review of epidemiologic literature, comparative effectiveness research, analyses using electronic health data, and/or assistance with regulatory documents and analyses. You will lead projects, identify new clients, build on relationships with existing clients, and develop new business in related Health Sciences areas, particularly in the areas of pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacovigilance.
You will be responsible for:
- Using expertise in epidemiology to solve diverse and often complex human health problems affecting a range of clients
- Attracting and developing new projects and clients
- Maintaining strong relationships with existing clients
- Providing project management and project budget oversight
- Providing strategic consulting
- Mentoring and developing technical staff
- Promoting Exponent’s multidisciplinary consulting expertise by publishing papers, presenting at conferences, and conducting seminars
You will have the following skills and qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Biostatistics, or related scientific field
- 10+ years of post-graduate consulting or academic experience with a proven track record of attracting new and repeat clients or funding
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Outstanding reputation among clients and the scientific community for integrity, responsiveness, and technical expertise
- Adept management abilities and demonstrated project management experience
- Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects
- Strong commitment to professional development
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].
Life @ Exponent:
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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.
Work Environment:
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.
Benefits you will enjoy:
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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.
Job Locations: US-MA-Natick
