Manager, Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of EHSS programs, policies, and systems to align with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight across environmental, health, and safety programs, including industrial hygiene, ergonomics, emergency response, and environmental compliance.
• Partner with Research & Development, engineering, and facilities teams to embed EHSS requirements into operations, maintenance, utilities, and capital projects.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain inspection readiness; serve as a key liaison with external regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Lead and support EHSS audits, inspections, and self-assessments, including preparation, execution, and closure of corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive a proactive safety culture by modeling best practices, supporting safety initiatives, and engaging employees and leadership at all levels.
• Manage incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis processes, ensuring timely implementation of corrective actions and regulatory reporting.
• Provide EHSS guidance for site activities, including chemical approvals, risk assessments, and hazard mitigation, with authority to stop work when necessary to prevent harm.
• Oversee EHSS systems and platforms used for inspections, compliance tracking, and reporting, ensuring data accuracy and audit readiness.
• Support EHSS governance processes, including site committees, tiered operational meetings, and leadership forums.
• Ensure delivery of EHSS training programs, including onboarding and ongoing compliance training, and promote employee awareness of EHSS responsibilities.
• Provide EHSS support for facility projects, change management processes, and operational readiness initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing enhancements to EHSS programs, systems, and workflows.
• Collaborate with regional and global EHSS teams to align site activities with corporate directives and share best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline required.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressively responsible EHSS experience in a regulated environment such as biotechnology, pharmaceutical, laboratory or manufacturing operations.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable EHSS regulations and standards across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing EHSS programs, compliance systems, and audit processes.
• Prominent ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive results in a dynamic environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining robust, compliant EHSS programs.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM) preferred.