Director, Global EH&S

About the role

The Director of EH&S is responsible for overseeing and managing globally all aspects of an organization's environmental, health and safety programs, including direct leadership of environmental, occupational health and safety, and related compliance functions, driving proactive culture and processes and systems to support efficient and effective management.

Responsibilities

• Develops environmental, health and safety policies and procedures, such as but not limited to chemical safety, risk assessments, ergonomics, illness and injury prevention, travel safety, hazardous material and waste and building safety.
• Globally owns EH&S compliance training strategy and governance; delegates specialized environmental compliance training to environmental program leadership.
• Owns overall program design and communication for inspections of all areas, including labs, to ensure compliance with global occupational safety and health standards, as well as promoting a culture of safety, sustainability and environmental stewardship.
• Maintains accurate records of activities, incidents, training, and regulatory compliance.
• Develops enterprise environmental sustainability strategy and priorities and oversees execution through environmental program leadership.
• Drives a culture of continuous improvement in EH&S, utilizing data, employee feedback, and industry best practices to refine and optimize processes.
• Recruits, trains, and develops staff to ensure they have the necessary skills, knowledge, and resources to perform effectively.
• Develops and delivers EH&S training programs globally for employees at all levels, ensuring that all team members understand the importance of EH&S standards and know how to adhere to them.
• Ensures all equipment (including forklifts) is properly maintained and used safely.
• Develops statements of work and manages vendors to provide key services in EH&S globally.
• Manages regulatory filings and compliance dates, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Identifies, assesses, and prioritizes environmental, health, and safety risks to the organization, developing and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Leads incident investigations, root cause analysis, and the development of corrective and preventive actions for accidents and near-misses.
• Provides governance and oversight for product stewardship requirements, including Safety Data Sheet creation and environmental compliance activities executed by the Environmental function.
• Develops emergency response plans for potential environmental or safety incidents.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree and 12+ years of relevant experience ORMasters and 10+ years of related experience ORPhD and 7+ years of related experience
• Extensive previous managerial experiences also required
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to influence and engage employees at all levels
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex EH&S concepts to non-experts
• Analytical mindset, with the ability to assess risk and make data-driven decisions
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to drive change and innovation
• Familiarity with EH&S software systems and reporting tools
• Certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) is preferred
• A proactive, results-oriented individual who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and dedication to safety and environmental stewardship
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Recognized as an internal thought leader with extensive technical and business expertise within a strategic organization
• Applies in-depth knowledge of own function, business / commercial / scientific expertise to solve critical issues successfully and innovatively
• Evaluates key business / scientific challenges and completes complex, ambiguous initiatives having cross-functional impact

Pay

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $175,600.00-$239,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 35% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program.

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan (with company match)
• Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans