Technical Consulting Director, Strategic Product Stewardship & Supply Chain - Environmental Resources Management, Inc.

ERM is seeking a senior expert in product compliance and sustainability to join our growing Sustainable Products and Supply Chain team in Malvern, PA; Boston, MA; Raleigh, NC; Milwaukee, WI or elsewhere in the United States. The successful candidate will have significant consulting experience working on a variety of technically challenging projects focused on applying advanced methods in hazard, exposure and risk assessment to evaluate and effectively manage risks from chemical substances and identify greener alternatives. This is an excellent career opportunity to help lead an expert consulting team on challenging projects for large, global clients.

As a senior leader, you will be fully accountable for successfully selling and consulting on a range of product stewardship, product sustainability, and related technical projects to build a sustainable book of business, while networking with ERM’s global technical teams to share best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As a senior “seller/doer,” contribute to ERM’s Sustainable Products services. Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take active leadership role in developing new business with new and existing clients.
• Serve as a key member of the core technical team to drive profitable growth in Product Stewardship and Product Sustainability.
• Maintain high level of technical expertise and external visibility, for example through publishing and technical presentations. 
• Provide clients with expert services related to product risk, safety, compliance, green chemistry and sustainability.
• Implement strategic business/action plans, i.e., supporting the recruitment of key talent, delivering profitable results to expand ERM's growth across North America.
• Work with clients and ERM’s technical teams to develop strategic product compliance and product sustainability programs for a variety of industrial clients with complex technical/regulatory/sustainability challenges. 
• Lead, inspire, and mentor junior staff for overall success of technical team.
• Develop a working understanding of ERM’s other consulting service areas and actively support cross-selling these services to existing clients.
• Support the general growth and development of ERM’s international Product Stewardship services. Coordinate with ERM offices in the US, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Latin America regions.   

REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc/MSc/PhD in biology, environmental science, toxicology, chemistry, or related degree.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to clearly define the scope of a problem, and create and execute a path to solution.
• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills, including experience writing detailed technical data and reports.
• Minimum of 8+ years of related experience; 10+ years of relevant consulting experience desired.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.
• Proficiency with multiple North American regulatory frameworks for example: FIFRA, TSCA, PMRA, CEPA, FFDCA, OSHA HCS, HPR/WHMIS as well as familiarity with similar global chemical and product regulations.

DESIRABLE:

• Prior consulting experience, with strong sales performance demonstrated.
• Proficiency with scientific databases and tools, for example: Chemical Watch, various EPA databases, SDS authoring systems, ECHA databases and tools, and OECD methods and toolbox.
• Recognized technical expertise with an established reputation in industry bodies and/or professional societies (e.g., Product Stewardship Society, SOT, SETAC, HCPA, ACS, HCPA, etc.).
• Experience in applying toxicology and risk assessment principles and tools.
• Toxicology or Products Stewardship certification, for example: DABT, CPPS.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. 

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!