Senior Director
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Senior Director, Long-Range Research Initiative & Applied Science Strategies
Salary range: $211K - $254K
We are seeking an experienced scientific leader to serve as our Senior Director, Long-Range Research Initiative & Applied Science Strategies. This strategic leadership role is responsible for directing long-range scientific research initiatives, advancing applied science strategies, and integrating research findings into organizational policy and decision-making.
The Senior Director will oversee multidisciplinary research programs, establish scientific priorities, manage external collaborations, and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, industry stakeholders, and the global scientific community. This individual will play a key role in translating complex scientific research into actionable strategies that support sound regulatory and policy decisions while strengthening scientific credibility across domestic and international initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute long-range scientific research strategies that align with organizational objectives and address emerging scientific and regulatory issues.
- Identify research priorities and guide the development of innovative scientific initiatives that advance chemical safety and scientific understanding.
- Translate scientific findings into practical recommendations that inform organizational strategy and policy development.
- Provide scientific leadership on emerging issues affecting the chemical industry and regulatory landscape.
Program Management
- Direct all aspects of the Long-Range Research Initiative (LRI), including strategic planning, budgeting, contract management, consultant oversight, resource allocation, and program evaluation.
- Oversee the competitive solicitation, review, selection, and management of research proposals and scientific studies.
- Monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful program execution.
Scientific Collaboration
- Lead and facilitate scientific committees comprised of researchers, industry scientists, academic experts, and government representatives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with leading domestic and international scientific organizations and research institutions.
- Collaborate with multinational scientific initiatives to align global research priorities and promote scientific cooperation.
Applied Science & Policy
- Evaluate and interpret complex scientific studies related to chemical safety, toxicology, environmental health, and regulatory science.
- Apply scientific evidence to improve methodologies, risk assessment approaches, and regulatory decision-making.
- Support internal teams by integrating research findings into science-based policy positions and advocacy efforts.
- Provide scientific consultation to cross-functional teams and executive leadership.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Present research strategies, scientific findings, and policy implications to executive leadership, board members, member organizations, and external stakeholders.
- Represent the organization at scientific conferences, industry forums, and international meetings.
- Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Required Qualifications
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Chemistry, Toxicology, Environmental Science, Public Health, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience within the chemical industry, government, research institutions, or related scientific organizations.
- Demonstrated expertise in analyzing and interpreting complex scientific data and research relevant to chemical safety and regulatory policy.
- Experience collaborating with international research organizations or participating in multinational scientific initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of major scientific assessment programs, research collaborations, and chemical safety initiatives.
- Proven experience managing complex scientific programs, research portfolios, and multidisciplinary projects.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of domestic and international chemical regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
- Experience applying risk assessment methodologies to scientific research and policy development.
- Advanced training or specialized coursework in toxicology, environmental science, public health, exposure science, or a related discipline.
- Experience communicating scientific information to policymakers, executives, regulatory agencies, and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated success building partnerships across academia, industry, government, and international scientific organizations.
Core Competencies
- Scientific Leadership
- Strategic Research Planning
- Applied Science & Data Analysis
- Regulatory Science
- Chemical Safety
- Risk Assessment
- Program & Budget Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Policy Development
- International Scientific Collaboration
- Executive Communication
- Cross-Functional Leadership
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