EHS Senior Manager

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•San Diego, CA

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are the makers of possible BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. Job Summary: The Senior Manager, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) is responsible for providing strategic leadership and governance for EHS programs across multiple BDB sites. This position serves as the strategic EHS leader for BD Biosciences, ensuring regulatory compliance, leading cross-site EHS initiatives, developing talent, and enabling business continuity and operational excellence. This role partners with executive and site leadership teams to embed EHS principles into operations, drive cultural transformation, and elevate organizational maturity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of progressive EHS experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
Demonstrated success managing multi-site EHS programs in manufacturing, life sciences, or similarly complex highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of advanced EHS frameworks (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, OSHA VPP, etc.).
Proven track record in organizational transformation, risk reduction, and leadership development.
Microsoft Office and EHS digital platforms (Intelex, iAuditor, Smartsheet)
Incident reporting systems, environmental compliance, permitting, and reporting
Strategic planning, governance frameworks, and cross-site program design
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into insights
Executive communication and influencing skills
Ability to lead organizational changes, conflict resolution, and team development
In-depth expertise in OSHA, EPA, DOT, Cal/OSHA, and other relevant regulations

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree and/or advanced EHS certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM)

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership – Develop and implement the multi-site EHS strategy aligned with corporate and business unit objectives.
Governance – Establish cross-site EHS governance, policies, and frameworks that ensure consistent standards and practices.
Compliance – Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, EPA, Cal/OSHA, DOT, etc.), as well as BD corporate requirements.
People Leadership – Lead, coach, and develop a team of EHS professionals across multiple sites, ensuring capability growth, succession planning, and high engagement.
Risk Management – Anticipate, assess, and mitigate EHS risks protecting employees, operations, and reputation and integrate EHS into business continuity planning.
Performance & Analytics – Define and monitor key performance indicators (leading and lagging) for EHS across sites. Leverage digital platforms (Intelex, iAuditor, Smartsheet, etc.) to generate predictive insights and mitigation strategies.
Continuous Improvement – Lead cross-site initiatives that reduce risk, improve compliance, and embed a proactive safety culture.
Emergency Preparedness – Oversee multi-site emergency response programs, drills, and crisis management planning.
Stakeholder Engagement – Represent EHS in leadership forums, regulatory inspections, industry groups, and community engagements.
Change Leadership – Drive cultural transformation and alignment across sites, ensuring EHS is integrated into everyday business practices.
Lead and provide any additional EHS support as needed in support of advancing the objectives of the BU

Benefits

At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You .
Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility.

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