Director, Safety, Security, Health, and Environment

Genentech•Cary, NC

5d•$147,000 - $273,000•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to Holly Springs, North Carolina— home to Roche/Genentech's largest-ever investment: a $2B greenfield start-up where next-generation technology, high-performing teams and Operational Excellence converge to create the global standard for high-volume, highly-efficient Drug Product manufacturing. The facility's core is defined by Innovation - leveraging advanced automation, robotics, digital tools, real-time data analytics, and simple, streamlined processes to produce the highest quality medicines. This plant meets today’s demand for CVRM (Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism) medicines and is scalable to grow with the portfolio, which focuses on next-generation metabolic medicines specifically targeting the global obesity epidemic and Type 2 diabetes. This is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a high-level of accountability, with planned launch in 2028. Are you a problem-solver and change-agent who thrives in a Team environment, eager to tackle the most complex manufacturing challenges? If so, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art facility from the ground-up and shape the culture of our organization for the next generation. Join us in Holly Springs, where you won't just build a plant—you will build the future of medicine.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree (science, safety, engineering, or industrial hygiene preferred)
10 or more years’ Safety, Health and Environmental program management and leadership experience in a manufacturing organization in process industries (pharmaceutical, petroleum, chemical, etc.)
4 or more years’ people management experience
4 or more years’ experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing environment
Expert knowledge related to EHS/SHE risk assessment, incident investigation, root cause analysis and management systems
Expert knowledge of SHE regulatory requirements, risk management, and business continuity.

Nice To Haves

Graduate or higher level Degree preferred
Hazardous Material and/or professional certification in safety or other relevant discipline is preferred

Responsibilities

Ensuring a safe, compliant and sustainable operation of our campus, including buildings, grounds, manufacturing processes, and utilities.
Developing and sustaining proactive Safety, Security, Health and Environment (SHE) policies and procedures that comply with applicable laws, regulatory agency standards, and Corporate SHE directives.
Leading and facilitating site Safety culture to drive excellent SHE performance.
Acting as the owner/user lead for SHE during the launch phase, advising the capital project on SHE user requirements and sustainability needs.
Establishing all aspects of site SHE program elements and recruiting the team responsible for SHE post launch.
Liaising with the Town of Holly Springs and NC DEQ to establish all post launch permitting requirements for the site.
Partnering with Group SHE, Regional/Network SHE, site functions, and other key stakeholders to ensure site compliance with all regulatory agency requirements, and corporate SHE directives.
Partnering within the Roche network to identify, share, and adopt best practices that reduce SHE risk at the site.
Developing and driving proactive behaviors and mindset that result in an injury free workplace, and demonstrate respect for our people and environment.
Accountable for all aspects of site security.
Ensuring the site Sustainability programs are aligned with Roche corporate goals.
Providing strategic leadership for the SHE team including setting the vision and strategy, planning, budgeting, and governance.
Ensuring continuous innovation to deliver leading edge, fit for purpose Safety and Sustainability solutions to the organization.
Leveraging digital, insights and technology to deliver innovative and integrated solutions.
Understanding latest industry and cross-industry trends and proactively matching those with the internal needs and requirements.
Maintaining knowledge of the external environment and other related information on peer and comparison groups to effectively identify emerging topics, implement strategies and build organizational capabilities.
Developing, maintaining, and continuously improving SHE programs that comply with relevant regulatory agency laws and standards, and Roche Corporate SHE directives.
Building and sustaining a strong leadership commitment and culture to SHE, that is clearly evident on the shop floor and throughout the organization.
Measuring, auditing, and ensuring compliance at the site with all SHE programs.