Dir-Environmental Health & Safety
About The Position
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Director provides leadership and operational oversight for a comprehensive EHS program covering biological, chemical, radiation, and general safety services across St. Jude. Reporting to the EHS Senior Director, the Director 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 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. The position promotes a strong culture of safety and compliance in support of St. Jude's research, operational, and institutional missions. The role participates in planning, improving, coordinating, and implementing EHS services; develops and evaluates systems and procedures; manages compliance records, hazard assessments, inspections, and mitigation measures; and oversees relevant regulatory and accreditation programs. The Director supervises and develops designated EHS personnel, manages departmental resources and budget, supports committees and institutional programs, and oversees the EHS SharePoint site, Department Safety Coordinator program, and EHS Event Investigation program.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field, such as science, health physics, chemistry, physics, engineering, industrial hygiene, or nursing.
- At least 10 years of experience in a relevant safety area, such as industrial hygiene, infection prevention, or radiation safety, or another related scientific discipline.
- Experience managing mid-to-large teams, with focus on achieving objectives and building critical skills.
- Experience leading large-scale programs or processes through implementation.
- Experience with operational management, budget planning, and vendor and resource management.
- Prior experience building external connections with peers, emerging institutional and patient safety communities, and vendor networks.
- Proven performance in an earlier or comparable role.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
- At least 5 years of experience in EHS program management.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multiple large or critical complex safety areas and 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 quality and safety leadership teams.
- Establish relationships with stakeholders at multiple organizational levels to drive results and proactively engage external stakeholders.
- Develop talent within the safety area through feedback, coaching, and developmental assignments for high-potential employees.
- Manage the budget for the assigned area.
- Participate with the EHS Senior Director in planning, improving, coordinating, and implementing EHS services.
- Develop and implement delegated systems that measure EHS service progress, effectiveness, and quality, and refine systems based on findings.
- Monitor and revise policies and procedures guiding EHS services, subject to approval by the EHS Senior Director.
- Ensure EHS regulatory and compliance records are organized, complete, current, and readily accessible for inspections, reports, and institutional requests.
- Manage institutional-wide work-area hazard assessments and EHS inspection programs; organize, conduct, and document surveys and focused safety inspections; identify and implement risk mitigation measures; and develop and analyze related reports.
- Contribute to EHS goals and objectives as a member of the EHS Administration Team.
- Oversee programs addressing applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, including AAALAC, CAP, and DNV; correct non-compliance issues.
- Collaborate with Design and Construction and Facilities Operations and Maintenance on safety compliance and best practices for new construction.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop designated EHS personnel; complete performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback on performance and productivity.
- Coordinate selection of purchased services and review and recommend requisitions and purchases for safety division operations.
- Prepare reports and budget projections, monitor expenses, and help ensure the department meets budgetary goals.
- Ensure electronic and printed records and documents relevant to EHS operations and regulatory compliance are properly maintained and stored.
- Serve on standing and ad hoc committees or task forces as assigned.
- Oversee the EHS SharePoint site and direct periodic updates to its content.
- Manage the Department Safety Coordinator program, including scheduling and leading meetings.
- Manage the EHS Event Investigation program, identify events requiring investigation, and direct EHS responses to employee injury events.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet department and institutional goals and objectives.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
