Associate Director Job Listing at Intertek in United States of America (Job ID 10887)

Description

Associate Director – Remote

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Associate Director to join our Assuris team remotely. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in food and supplement regulatory consulting.

Intertek Assuris is an unparalleled team of industry-leading experts providing science-based assurance in quality, safety, and sustainability. Our global network of scientists, engineers, and regulatory specialists provides support to navigate complex scientific, regulatory, environmental, health, safety, and quality challenges throughout the value chain. Through our regulatory, scientific and industry insights, we empower companies with solutions designed to enable market access, assess and mitigate risk, preserve and promote human health, and protect the environment. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

The Associate Director is responsible for providing scientific leadership, managing complex projects, and ensuring that reports are completed on time and within budget. They also develop and maintain strong client relationships, oversee team performance, and ensure adherence to company policies and quality standards.

Shift/Schedule: Full-time

Salary & Benefits Information

The base annual salary range for this position is $110,000 USD - $135,000 USD. Eligibility for a bonus program may also apply. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.  

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. 

What you'll do:

• Lead and manage complex scientific studies, providing direction on data analysis and interpretation.
• Develop, execute, and monitor project work plans, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide performance feedback to staff, including Associates and Managers.
• Cultivate and maintain long-term business relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and identifying new opportunities.
• Provide scientific expertise, staying updated on relevant literature and regulations in the field of toxicology and related areas.
• Identify and resolve potential issues in project scope, ensuring smooth and effective project execution.
• Administer and manage project budgets, schedules, and performance metrics to meet client expectations.
• Promote company interests through strong negotiation skills, addressing conflicts and resolving operational issues.
• Assist with marketing initiatives and contribute to business development efforts to drive growth.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety standards, and ethical guidelines across all projects.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties. 

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• PhD with over 15 years of experience, or MSc with over 20 years of experience.
• Developed scientific expertise in toxicology or related fields, capable of analyzing most standard studies in the area.
• Additional specialized knowledge in specific areas of toxicology (e.g., molecular toxicology, physiology, metabolism, pharmacology, etc.).
• Ability to travel at least 5% of the time
• Ability and enthusiasm to manage 10-20 direct reports (Associate and Manager level)
• This is a remote position; however, applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States. 

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.