Director, MSD Solutions Lab

Summary

Join the National Safety Council, America's leading nonprofit safety advocate, as the Director, MSD Solutions Lab. In this role, you will initiate and drive program strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. You will oversee efficient execution and continuous improvement of managed functions, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is crucial to translate program assets into value-added outputs and exceed goals. The position requires strong strategic leadership, supervisory skills, and fiscal management expertise. This remote position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, business, technology, or a related discipline
• 12 years of working experience in the environmental, health, safety, and/or sustainability field, with progressive responsibility
• Experience in the delivery of information/communication to large audiences as well as high-level stakeholders, including boards, conference attendees, etc
• Strong strategic leadership skills
• Supervisory skills
• Fiscal management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Define and drive program strategy, including comprehensive assessment, governance structures, strategic frameworks, and KPIs, ensuring alignment with organizational mission and impact objectives
• Stay at the forefront of public policy, legislative and regulatory trends, and scientific research, proactively integrating emerging insights into program strategy and execution
• Ensure strategic cohesion, aligning the team’s projects with overarching program goals, optimizing efficiency, and maximizing impact
• Lead program planning and execution, contributing to the development of timelines that drive accountability, efficiency, and high-quality deliverables
• Develop and implement high-impact marketing and lead generation strategies in collaboration with the marketing team, ensuring broad reach and engagement
• Partner with cross-functional support teams to define, communicate, and optimize service needs, ensuring seamless collaboration and resource alignment
• Champion a data-driven, evidence-based approach, ensuring all collected knowledge is rigorously synthesized, organized, and leveraged to inform program direction and continuous improvement
• Expand reach and impact by strategically promoting NSC programs, products, and services to underserved and untapped audiences, ensuring broad accessibility and engagement
• Establish thought leadership by authoring high-impact articles, blogs, and other content for print and digital platforms, positioning NSC as a trusted industry authority
• Collaborate in designing and executing dynamic events, discussion forums, and workshops that drive engagement, foster meaningful dialogue, and advance NSC’s mission
• Advocate and influence through innovative learning experiences, ensuring that educational initiatives are impactful, actionable, and aligned with industry needs
• Leverage deep consumer insights by actively engaging with target audiences, collecting real-time feedback, and translating market intelligence into program enhancements
• Maximize brand presence and industry influence by representing NSC at trade shows and key events, fostering strategic partnerships, and expanding professional networks
• Cultivate and strengthen strategic relationships across all levels—peers, supervisors, funders, and stakeholders—to drive alignment, secure support, and accelerate program impact
• Foster a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, actively valuing diverse perspectives, leadership styles, and stakeholder input to enhance decision-making and innovation
• Drive transparency and alignment by proactively relaying critical information, building consensus, and ensuring stakeholders are informed of key developments, program milestones, and measurable outcomes
• Maximize synergy across NSC initiatives, campaigns, and departments, identifying strategic opportunities for cross-collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and broader dissemination of impactful work

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree related to safety, business, or technology disciplines
• Experience as the leader of an organization’s EHS or sustainability group/department
• Experience in research, development and delivery

Benefits

• At least 20 PTO days accrued 1st year and 11 paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 403(b) & Roth 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
• Reimbursable training
• Student loan pay down
• Dress for your day