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Managing Scientist (M.P.H./M.S.)

Exponent, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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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. 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. We help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning.

950+ Consultants

640+ Ph.D.s

90+ Disciplines

30+ Offices globally

Our Opportunity We are seeking a talented and motivated Manager with consulting experience to join our Health Sciences Practice in select offices across the United States. In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to lead and provide scientific support on a wide range of projects addressing human health risks associated with environmental, occupational, consumer, and other exposures. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced consultant to partner with our senior staff and subject matter experts to grow their consulting practice.

You will be responsible for

Applying expertise in health sciences to address and support complex human health challenges for clients

Building and cultivating strong client relationships

Driving consulting business growth by identifying new opportunities through project delivery, client engagement, and participation in professional development activities

Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scientifically rigorous and impactful solutions to complex technical challenges

Performing literature reviews and analyses related to specific diseases, exposures, and health outcomes

Contributing to the development and authorship of complex technical reports and publications

Supporting project planning and execution

Participating in occasional travel for client meetings, site inspections, and professional development activities

Mentoring junior staff by providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative, inclusive team environment

You will have the following skills and qualifications

Ph.D., M.P.H., or M.S. degree in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Epidemiology, Toxicology, or related scientific field

Minimum 5 years of experience consulting in the health sciences space

Proven ability to build and nurture meaningful client relationships that drive project growth and expansion

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and draw meaningful conclusions

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences

A collaborative mindset and experience working in multidisciplinary teams

Project management experience, including coordinating tasks, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful execution of technical projects

A commitment to professional growth

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 To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, visit: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent, https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact.

Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment. We are committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well‑being.

Work Environment In-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development. In our offices, consultants engage in‑person unless traveling for client work or other business activities. We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and encourage a healthy work/life balance, with flexibility and autonomy.

Compensation Exponents reward technical and business contributions and provide opportunities for future success and career growth. At the Manager level and above, total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and a 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

Salary Range USD $110,000.00 – USD $183,000.00 per year (dependent on experience and capabilities assessed during interview).

Benefits and EEO Statement 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.

Job Locations

MD – Bowie

CA – Irvine

CA – Los Angeles

CA – Oakland

CA – Pasadena

Washington, DC

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