Senior Toxicologist

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced toxicological analysis and consulting across human health risk assessment, chemical exposure, product safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Critically review, interpret, and synthesise toxicological data, exposure assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Serve as a senior subject matter expert supporting litigation, regulatory submissions, and complex technical evaluations.
• Strengthen and expand relationships with existing clients while supporting outreach to new prospects.
• Lead the development of proposals, scopes of work, and pricing strategies for toxicology-related consulting projects.
• Participate in business development initiatives with the support and guidance of the Health Sciences Service Line Lead.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Toxicology, or a Ph.D. in a related discipline with board certification (e.g., DABT).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience overseeing complex toxicology or risk assessment projects.
• Prior consulting experience is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of global regulatory frameworks (e.g., REACH, CLP, OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Proven success in client relationship management; an existing book of business or established client network is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated experience providing expert support in litigation matters (e.g., expert testimony, case strategy, or technical evaluations).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts clearly.
• Strong technical writing abilities and exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects and adapting to diverse client needs.

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefits

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $150,000 - $190,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal! J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin,
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