EHS Manager

Samsung Biologics•Rockville, MD

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About The Position

Join Samsung Biologics as an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager and play a key role in supporting our mission to deliver life-saving medicines. The EHS Manager position serves as a strategic partner to site leadership, driving a strong culture of safety, environmental stewardship, compliance, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and laboratory operations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline required.
Minimum of 4 years of experience developing, implementing, and managing EHS programs, preferably within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environments.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Experience supporting manufacturing and laboratory operations.
Knowledge of EHS management systems, risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation processes, and regulatory compliance programs.
Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related business applications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors or Master's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
Other EHS-related professional certifications

Responsibilities

Advise and support site risk assessment processes to identify, evaluate, and mitigate workplace hazards.
Partner with project teams to ensure EHS requirements are incorporated into capital projects, facility modifications, and operational initiatives.
Establish robust risk management processes and ensure effective implementation throughout the site.
Lead and oversee investigations involving injuries, illnesses, environmental releases, near misses, and non-injury incidents to identify root causes and drive corrective and preventive actions.
Lead investigations into serious incidents and adverse events.
Provide timely, high-quality technical EHS guidance and support to employees and leadership.
Design, deliver, and oversee EHS training programs to ensure regulatory compliance and employee competency.
Conduct routine workplace inspections and assessments to verify compliance with site policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Develop and manage an internal EHS audit program to assess compliance with legal and company standards while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Establish site EHS policies, objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and performance targets aligned with Samsung Biologics' long-term EHS strategy.
Monitor, analyze, and report EHS performance metrics, implementing actions to address trends and improve performance.
Develop and maintain programs that effectively manage environmental, health, and safety risks within an integrated EHS management system.
Review change management initiatives, including capital projects and new product introductions, to identify potential EHS impacts and support risk mitigation efforts.
Support and oversee contractor safety programs to ensure safe work practices and compliance.
Collaborate with EHS professionals across Samsung Biologics global sites to share best practices, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain and continuously improve site EHS policies, procedures, and management systems.
Ensure accurate and timely EHS reporting to regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.