Director EHSS

• Responsible for corporate policies, guidelines, and standards as well as related training programs and regulatory compliance
• Provides leadership vital to implement global EH&S programs
• Develops, monitors, and coordinates Company EH&SS programs in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key managers and officials of other organizations and regulatory agencies, requiring skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
• Provides market/customer sensitivity and commits to talent development
• Responsible for an important segment of the EH&S function with extensive and diversified requirements
• Provides corporate oversight on matters related to compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Establishes, builds consensus, and communicates standards and guidelines to the organization
• Conducts periodic audits, surveys, and visits along with established governance systems and keeps management apprised of potential risks and liabilities
• Focuses on prevention and actively participate in setting the agenda for EH&S as well as the development and revision of regulations affecting Company operations
• Recommends facilities, staffing, and funds required to carry out programs, which are directly related with and directed toward fulfillment of overall organizational objectives
• Is a recognized leader and authority in a broad area of EH&S specialization
• Selects EH&S programs to further the organization’s objectives
• Conceives and plans investigations of broad areas for which precedents are lacking in areas critical to the overall EH&S function
• Is consulted extensively by associates and others with a high degree of reliance placed on their scientific interpretations and advice
• Directs several subordinate supervisors or team leaders
• Responsible for the successful operation of activities
• Ensures that overall budgets, schedules, and performance standards are realistically set and attained
• Provides periodic reports of progress and plans and conducts briefings and technical meetings for senior management as appropriate
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of Environmental Health and Safety experience
• Master’s degree and 8 years of Environmental Health and Safety experience
• Doctorate degree and 4 years of Environmental Health and Safety experience
• 4 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, and programs or directing the allocation of resources

• Educational background in Environmental Science, Applied Science in Occupational Safety, Life Sciences or Engineering
• 5+ years of successful EH&S leadership experience directly managing EH&S staff
• 10+ years of individual contributor experience in EHS (Safety focus)
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English and Spanish
• Successful experience in leading teams in a multi-plant and/or multi-site cGMP-regulated commercial manufacturing environment, including cross-functional team leadership
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local EH&S regulatory requirements, industry trends, and ability to work optimally in a globally-matrixes organization and team environment
• Strong leadership, influencing and administrative skills, including financial and project management abilities
• Demonstrated success in communicating technical and administrative topics and matters to different levels of the organization, including operating and executive level staff
• Lean-Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards