Principal, Epidemiology

Job Description

Job Location: Staff are primarily located in Amherst, MA, so proximity to this location is preferred; other New England and northeast locations may be negotiable.

Are you eager to develop your excellence in an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering community? Are you excited about joining a company that strives to make a difference – for its employees, clients, and society? Ramboll is a global company with a dynamic and diverse health sciences practice. We support and encourage your professional development and invite you to join our team!

Ramboll is currently seeking a senior-level environmental or occupational epidemiologist to join our Health Sciences team as a Principal. Applicants must have at least 15 years of experience in scientific consulting and demonstrated capability to develop new business. When you join us, you will provide technical and business leadership and will contribute to advanced solutions in the human health sciences with applications to the pharmaceutical, chemical, manufacturing, energy, government, and/or legal sectors.

Your new role

As our new Principal, you will focus on developing business that benefits from our technical expertise and global reputation. You must have experience in seeking and realizing opportunities and managing consulting assignments, enjoy and work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams, and be proficient in the analysis and communication of technical information. Your goal will be to work cooperatively with colleagues, agencies, and trade organizations to develop solutions that will guide risk-based decision-making. You must also demonstrate a commitment to mentoring and developing staff.

Your primary practice or specialty areas may include one or more of the following:

• Regulatory science
• Product safety and stewardship
• Occupational health
• Expert services supporting the legal sector
• Community health and human health risk assessment

Ramboll has adopted a hybrid model of work, with a combination of remote and in-person employee engagement. Regional, domestic, and international travel may be required for this position.

Your new team

As part of the Health Sciences team, you will be part of a creative group, filled with people who are really excited about solving clients’ problems. You will work with all levels of technical expertise from new professionals to team members with decades of experience, many of whom are subject matter experts in their own fields. You will engage in a continual learning environment through coaching, mentoring, and on the job tasks.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and pursuing business opportunities
• Managing projects, clients, and regulatory agency relations
• Demonstrating thought leadership, through activities such as presenting and publishing scientific findings, testifying at administrative and/or court hearings, and participating in local, national, and international scientific and/or trade group meetings
• Collaborating with colleagues across disciplines and business units
• Guiding staff in their careers and promoting staff development

About you

While we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:

• An academic degree in Epidemiology, or related discipline
• 15+ years of experience in scientific consulting, including a track record of successful business development
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage diverse teams as well as external client and regulatory agency relationships
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to generate revenues sufficient to support 2-3 staff members

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

Being a confident communicator with superior management skills, having natural leadership talent, a collaborative attitude, the ability to motivate multidisciplinary teams across geographical borders, commitment to increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace, and the motivation and ability to generate and maintain business to support company growth.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest professionals in your field and related fields
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent health and retirement benefits
• Investment in your development
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects

At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV and a cover letter connecting your background to the responsibilities of the position.

We recognize that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So, if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Thank you for taking the time to apply, we look forward to receiving your application!

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorship is available for this position. 

An equal opportunity employer

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength, and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.