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Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of toxicologists across multiple projects and geographies.
• Oversee quality assurance and ensure scientific integrity in all deliverables.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.

Technical Expertise

• Provide expert toxicological analysis and consulting on matters involving human health risk, chemical exposure, product safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Review and interpret toxicological data, exposure assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in litigation support, regulatory submissions, and client advisory services.

Business Development

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the EHS and toxicology space.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Develop proposals, scopes of work, and pricing strategies for toxicology-related services.
• Represent J.S. Held at industry conferences, webinars, and networking events.

Strategic Initiatives

• Contribute to the development and launch of new service offerings in the US and other markets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate toxicology services into broader consulting solutions.
• Support marketing and thought leadership efforts through publications and presentations.

• PhD in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 25 years of professional experience, including leadership and consulting roles.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., REACH, CLP, OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management.
• Experience launching or expanding service offerings in new markets is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to travel as needed.

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 $240,000 - $300,000. 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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Please explore what we're all about at www.jsheld.com.

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,
disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected] and include "Applicant Accommodation" within the subject line with your request and contact information.

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