Dir-Environmental Health & Safety
About the role
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Director provides leadership and operational oversight for a comprehensive EHS program, including biological, chemical, radiation, and general safety services across St. Jude. Reporting to the EHS Senior Director, this role helps lead EHS operations, compliance initiatives, and safety programs that support a safe, compliant, and productive work environment. The Director oversees hazard assessment and inspection programs, regulatory compliance activities, accreditation readiness, and EHS documentation. Working closely with institutional stakeholders, the role identifies and mitigates safety risks, ensures compliance with applicable regulations and standards, and supports safety considerations in facility and construction projects. Through effective leadership and collaboration, the position supports St. Jude's research, operational, and institutional missions by promoting a strong culture of safety and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multiple large/critical complex safety areas/teams.
- Contribute to the overall quality and safety strategy and roadmap and drive implementation in line with institutional objectives.
- Drive resource planning and process development in line with strategic priorities and support the quality and safety leadership teams.
- Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders at multiple levels in the organization to drive results.
- Influence external stakeholders strategically through proactive engagement.
- Look at the pipeline of talent within safety area as an organizational pool, investing in future skills, spending time giving feedback, coaching, and challenging high-potential members with different assignments.
- Accountable for