Principal Regulatory Scientist

About Exponent

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. Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower 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 Principal Regulatory Scientist for our Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice to be based in our Washington, DC office. Other locations may be considered. In this role you will work as part of a team providing a high level of project management and Federal and State regulatory and technical expertise. You will lead projects, identify new clients, build on relationships with existing clients, and develop new business in the regulatory space.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Providing Federal and State pesticide registration strategy and regulatory support
• Identifying new clients and new business marketing opportunities in related fields
• Developing clients through business development and marketing efforts
• Client management and project work; interacting directly with clients and regulators
• Managing and tracking client projects, project deliverables, invoices, and budgets
• Providing regulatory and technical review and quality control support for Federal and State pesticide related projects
• Synthesizing technical and regulatory information for clients and regulators
• Providing scientific technical peer review
• Mentoring junior staff

You Will Have The Following Skills And Qualifications

• Masters or Ph.D. degree in a science‑related field
• Ten (10) or more years of EPA FIFRA/FFDCA pesticide regulatory experience. This position requires knowledge, solid understanding, and practical experience with U.S. EPA FIFRA/FFDCA regulations and State regulations for pesticides and chemicals
• Ten (10) or more years of consulting experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to independently prepare, edit, and proofread technical and regulatory documents
• Must be detail‑oriented, able to work independently, and manage time effectively
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Experience with project management, budget tracking, and invoicing a plus
• Exposure to sensitive information will necessitate considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment
• Entrepreneurial spirit is a plus

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

Life @ Exponent

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We value and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion across all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives 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.

Compensation

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

Salary Range

USD $200,250.00 - USD $244,750.00 /Yr.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

Job Locations

US-Washington, DC