Director, Environmental Health & Safety

Caris Life Sciences•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) is responsible for developing, implementing, and leading a comprehensive EHS strategy across Caris Life Sciences' laboratory, clinical, and operational environments. This role ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations while fostering a culture of safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement. The Director partners cross-functionally with laboratory operations, facilities, HR, and executive leadership to ensure a culture of safety throughout Caris in an effort to mitigate risk, enhance safety performance, and support business growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
10+ years of progressive EHS experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Demonstrated experience building and managing EHS programs in laboratory, biotechnology, healthcare, or regulated environments that solve for Regulatory Compliance, Incident Investigation, and Environmental Sustainability.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, EPA, biosafety standards (BSL-2/BSL-3), hazardous materials, and laboratory safety practices.
Experience supporting audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities (e.g., CAP, CLIA, FDA).
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive organizational change.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and general working knowledge of Internet for business use.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
Professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), or CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager).
Experience in high-complexity clinical or molecular laboratory environments.
Familiarity with quality systems and regulated environments (e.g. GxP).
Experience scaling EHS programs in a fast-growing organization.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all EHS programs, policies, and procedures across multiple sites, including laboratories, offices, and support functions.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements to include but not limited to; OSHA, NFPA, ADEQ, EPA, CDC, CAP, CLIA, and FDA.
Develop and implement biosafety, chemical safety, hazardous waste, and occupational health programs to include a comprehensive software tool to ensure continuous compliance, areas of opportunity to improve, and EHS analytics.
Serve as the subject matter expert on EHS regulations, risk management, and incident prevention.
Lead and be the ultimate owner of EHS incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
Establish and track EHS metrics, KPIs, and reporting for leadership and regulatory agencies.
Partner with laboratory and facilities teams to ensure safe design, operation, and maintenance of environments handling biological and chemical materials as well as base safety requirements such as OSHA and NFPA.
Oversee emergency preparedness and response programs, including drills and business continuity planning.
Manage environmental compliance programs, including waste disposal, air/water permits, and sustainability initiatives.
Lead internal audits to drive an "always ready" mindset and support external inspections and regulatory inquiries.
Build, develop, and lead a high-performing EHS team.
Drive a culture of safety through training, communication, and leadership engagement.