Senior Director Public Health Jobs

American Cleaning Institute

Location:
United States, Washington, DC

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

150000.00 - 165000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Senior Director, Public Health provides scientific and strategic leadership for ACI’s Topical Antiseptics Program, advancing research and regulatory engagement related to the safety, efficacy, and public health value of over-the-counter (OTC) topical antiseptic products. This role oversees ACI’s portfolio of clinical and non-clinical research supporting FDA’s OTC Monograph requirements, leads scientific collaborations with member companies and academic partners, and serves as a key liaison to federal agencies, external experts, and allied trade associations. The Incumbent ensures that ACI’s Topical Antiseptics Program is executed with technical rigor, operational excellence, and alignment with ACI’s mission to promote public health through safe and effective hygiene products.

Job Responsibility:

Lead and oversee ACI’s Topical Antiseptics Program, including clinical and technical research supporting the FDA OTC Monographs and related scientific priorities
Keep abreast of emerging science and regulatory policies, monitor technical literature, and write and review technical reports, white papers, and publications for peer-reviewed scientific journals
Direct design, execution, and analysis of studies assessing product safety, efficacy, and antimicrobial benefits. Ensure compliance with regulatory and scientific standards
Serve as the primary scientific liaison to FDA and other regulatory bodies on antiseptic-related topics
interpret and communicate evolving regulatory expectations to ACI leadership and members
Coordinate and facilitate scientific work groups, technical committees, and member coalitions advancing antiseptic science
Prepare status/progress reports for presentation to ACI’s leadership and members
Develop and administer program budgets and deliverables
oversee contracts, research partnerships and consultant engagement
Develop and deliver scientific messaging for external stakeholders such as at scientific and technical conferences and meetings, and audiences for ACI technical communications
Stay informed on new scientific literature, analytical methods, and global regulatory developments relevant to topical antiseptics and hygiene science
Represent ACI and its members in scientific and regulatory meetings and professional conferences
serve as a trusted expert voice on antiseptic science
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Master’s degree required or Doctorate preferred, in public health, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in scientific research management, regulatory science, or related public health programs
experience with FDA-regulated products strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience managing multi-stakeholder research programs or clinical studies under FDA frameworks
Comprehensive understanding of FDA rules and regulations, topical antiseptic safety and efficacy requirements, and relevant regulatory guidance
Excellent scientific writing and communication skills, including experience preparing manuscripts, white papers, and regulatory submissions
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Ability to interact productively with both internal and external stakeholders, including non-scientific audiences
Proven ability to manage contractors, academic partners, and collaborations on scientific projects
Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently
Experience facilitating committee collaboration
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), a must

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Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

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