National Practice Leader, Biomechanics

Position: NATIONAL PRACTICE LEADER, BIOMECHANICS
Position Summary

MC Consultants is seeking a National Practice Leader for Biomechanics to lead and expand the firm's capabilities in injury causation analysis. This role is intended for a highly experienced expert with strong credentials in biomechanics and human injury tolerance, combined with leadership experience and strategic vision.

The National Practice Leader will serve as a senior testifying expert, technical authority, and practice builder, advancing MC's national presence in biomechanical analysis.

Core Responsibilities

Technical Authority and Lead Expert Role

* Serve as lead expert on complex injury biomechanics matters nationwide

* Perform and oversee biomechanical analyses related to human injury, occupant kinematics, and force tolerance

* Establish standardized methodologies for injury causation analysis across the firm

* Review technical reports and provide guidance to ensure defensible, consistent conclusions

* Translate complex biomechanical concepts into clear, understandable findings for clients

Reporting, Testimony, and Strategic Consulting

* Author and review biomechanical expert reports for complex and high exposure cases

* Provide expert testimony in depositions, mediations, and trial proceedings

* Serve as a senior advisor to clients on injury mechanism evaluation and case strategy

Team Leadership, Strategy, and Collaboration

* Lead and mentor biomechanics professionals across regions

* Define and execute growth strategy for the biomechanics practice in collaboration with executive leadership

* Coordinate with reconstruction, engineering, and other service lines on multidisciplinary cases

* Support recruiting, training, and career development for biomechanics personnel

* Contribute to thought leadership, publications, and industry presentations

* Strengthen and maintain key client relationships

Geographic and Travel Scope

* Nationwide responsibility with moderate, purposeful travel for inspections, testimony, team leadership, and strategic initiatives.

* Flexible location within the United States.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical or Biomechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited University.

* Professional Engineer license.

* Proven work experience in both accident reconstruction and biomechanical injury causation.

* Significant deposition and trial testimony experience as an expert witness.

* Demonstrated success leading teams, complex investigations, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

* Exceptional communication skills, leadership presence, and professional judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

* Ph.D. in Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

* Prior experience leading a practice group or discipline within a forensic or consulting firm.

* Technical publications, research, or advanced training related to injury biomechanics or crash dynamics.

* Established national client relationships.

Why MC Consultants

At MC Consultants, leadership means more than managing cases. It means building people, credibility, and long-term excellence. The National Practice Leader role offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of the biomechanics and accident reconstruction discipline within a firm that values integrity, collaboration, mentorship, and sustainable growth.