Environmental, Health & Safety Director

ANI Pharmaceuticals•East Windsor Township, NJ

1d•$180,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

ANI Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Director to lead site-wide safety programs, training, and incident-prevention initiatives at their East Windsor facility. This role is responsible for ensuring full compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations, and will partner closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and HR to reduce injuries, improve safety performance, and foster a "safety first" culture. The position will also oversee the integration of environmental stewardship into all safety initiatives and promote a culture where environmental regulations are prioritized. The Director will utilize data, risk assessments, and frontline engagement to achieve outcomes.

Requirements

Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive Environmental, Health & Safety experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, specialty chemical, or similarly regulated manufacturing environments; generics and/or CDMO experience strongly preferred.
Prior site-level leadership of Environmental, Health & Safety programs (multi-suite, multi-shift operations strongly preferred), with direct people-leadership experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental/Industrial Hygiene, Business or a related technical field; advanced degree a plus.
Proven experience developing, implementing, and maintaining Environmental Management Systems (EMS) aligned with ISO 14001 or similar standards.
Deep working knowledge of OSHA and relevant New Jersey regulations, plus strong understanding of FDA, cGMP, and data-integrity expectations for development and commercial manufacturing.
Demonstrated success implementing and sustaining Environmental, Health & Safety management systems, procedures, and programs in a cGMP or highly regulated setting that manufactures prescription products.
Proven record of effective incident investigations, root cause analysis, and durable corrective and preventive actions in manufacturing or R&D environments.
Experience designing and delivering safety training to diverse audiences, including operators, technical staff, and leadership.
Ability to be onsite full-time at the East Windsor, NJ Novitium facility and support off-shift operations as needed, with occasional travel to other ANI locations or external meetings.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent, and/or OSHA 30/OSHA 500-level training strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Set the strategic Environmental, Health & Safety vision for the East Windsor development and manufacturing facility, aligned with ANI’s mission and health and safety expectations.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures, and programs across labs, manufacturing suites, packaging, utilities, and warehouse operations.
Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable federal, state, and local requirements, integrating FDA/cGMP and ANI quality and compliance standards.
Lead risk assessments and hazard evaluations; drive engineering and administrative controls that enable safe handling and manufacture of complex and potent products.
Conduct and complete Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) reports to identify potential risks and implement preventive measures.
Implement and oversee environmental management programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations, focusing on waste management, pollution prevention, and sustainable practices.
Conduct environmental risk assessments to identify potential impacts of manufacturing processes on the environment, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks, fostering a culture of environmental responsibility throughout the site.
Oversee incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPAs; track and communicate trends to prevent recurrence and support reliable supply to patients.
Own the site Health & Safety training program, including onboarding, refresher, role-specific, and contractor safety training.
Lead safety walks, inspections, and audits; partner with functional leaders to promptly address unsafe acts and conditions and reinforce cGMP-aligned safe work practices.
Chair safety committees and huddles; engage employees in hazard identification, solution-finding, and recognition of safe behaviors to strengthen a patient-centric culture.
Maintain and enhance Health & Safety management systems (SOPs, JHAs, permit-to-work, LOTO, confined space, PPE, incident reporting) in line with ANI standards.
Oversee emergency preparedness and response, including drills, coordination with local agencies, and post-event reviews.
Serve as primary Health & Safety liaison for East Windsor with corporate EHS, Quality, Operations, Regulatory, auditors, and external partners.
Report Health & Safety performance and recommendations to site and corporate leadership; champion a proactive, “safety-first” culture across all shifts.