Executive Director Silent Spring Institute | Newton, Massachusetts Silent Spring Institute, the leading scientific research organization dedicated to uncovering the links between chemicals in the everyday environment and women’s health, especially the development of breast cancer, seeks a visionary, energetic, and passionate leader to serve as its next Executive Director (ED). Since its founding in 1994, Silent Spring has been an advocate for the development of safer chemicals, market shifts away from toxic chemicals in products, and more health-protective regulatory policies. With the recently announced retirement of Silent Spring’s distinguished leader, Dr. Julia Brody, Silent Spring seeks as its next Executive Director, an accomplished and strategic scientific leader to collaboratively develop and implement a vision for the organization’s next chapter.The new ED will champion the pioneering work of Silent Spring, be an active listener, relationship-builder, and creative problem-solver, and will have demonstrated organizational leadership and management skills. They will be expected to maintain and expand research areas, garner support internally and externally to enhance resources, promote research and community partnerships, continue to attract and mentor outstanding junior and senior scientists, and engage policymakers at both the state and national levels to further enhance the organization’s impact.All inquiries, applications, and nominations for this opportunity should be directed electronically below. Stephanie Fidel is leading this search with Ellen Egitton.Silent Spring Institute is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applicants from groups who are traditionally under-represented in STEM. We value diversity and an inclusive work culture, and we do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. APPLY NOMINATE contact Ellen Egitton Full Description