Senior Managing Scientist - Biomechanics (Ph.D.)

About Exponent Exponentis 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+ Consultants640+ Ph.D.s90+ Disciplines30+ Offices globally Our Opportunity We are currently seeking a Senior Managing Scientist for our Biomechanics Practice in Philadelphia, PA or Natick, MA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to help our clients solve challenging technical problems which are often urgent, high profile, and multi-disciplinary. You will be involved in projects representing a broad range of client types and associated needs, such as human performance, health, and wellness technologies, consumer products, technology adoption and integration into niche (e.g., clinical, military, elite sports) markets, and digital health. You will also work to execute consulting projects related to human injury analyses. This may involve an analysis of the human body's response to forces generated during an incident or during interaction with a product to determine the potential for injury, an analysis to determine if and/or how an injury occurred, and an analysis of how such injuries could have been mitigated. You will have the opportunity to define and shape your individual consulting practice based on your skills and interests. You will be responsible for Working continuously to manage and develop new and existing client relationships as well as identifying business development opportunitiesManaging projects, from initiation to completion, with effective cost-control measuresCreating and using analytical tools, and synthesizing technical, biomechanical issues involving kinematics, dynamics, physiology, and data analytics (e.g., AI/ML)Writing proposals to initiate and/or support existing and new opportunities in the human performance, health, and wellness technology sectors and in consumer products, digital health, and other related areasDesigning and executing human experiments to quantify and interpret explicit health, wellness, and performance characteristics within naturalistic movement environmentsConducting safety assessments pertaining to injury potential associated with the use and/or misuse of various consumer, medical, and industrial productsUsing state-of-the-art analytical approaches to inform real-world technology and/or consumer product insights, as well as optimal technology integration strategies and approachesAssisting in conducting research, publishing reports and papers in technical journals, and presenting findings at meetings and conferencesRecruiting and developing the careers of junior staffIdentifying and performing original research that furthers knowledge in the field of biomechanicsActively participating in the Biomechanics Practice and assisting in marketing the group's technical capabilities to clients and the scientific community You will have the following skills and qualifications Ph.D. in Biomechanics, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Kinesiology, Movement Science, Physical Therapy, or a related fieldAn existing client base, a proven business development and client management track record, and the ability to attract projects to support full-time staff7+ years of experience (post-graduate)Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required Experience in using, and/or testing, and evaluating cutting edge technologies related to human performance, health, and wellnessExperience in computational programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB), with an emphasis in algorithm design/development and testing, signal processing, and back-end analytics modelingDemonstrated experience in study design and associated statistical analysesDemonstrated success in independently developing and managing client relationshipsOutstanding reputation among clients for integrity, responsiveness, and technical expertiseTargeted business development plan for specific clients/sectorsAbility to attract projects to support full-time staff and to manage and develop a group of highly motivated individualsPrior experience with litigation consulting a plusApplicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page]. 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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 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 depends on experience and capabilities, which will be assessed during the interview process. Salary Range USD $180,000.00 - USD $210,000.00 /Yr. Benefits you will enjoy Access benefits information on our View email address on click.appcast.io page: 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-PA-PhiladelphiaUS-MA-Natick Job SummaryLocation: US-PA-PhiladelphiaPractice: BiomechanicsPosition Type: Full-timePosted Salary Range: USD $180,000.00 - USD $210,000.00 /Yr.Workplace Type: On-Site