Head of Safety, Health & Environment

Lonza•Walkersville, MD

1d•$155,700 - $181,650•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Head of Safety, Health & Environment to lead the EHSS strategy and readiness activities for Lonza's U.S. small molecule growth investment projects. This role will serve as the subject matter expert for Environmental, Health, Safety, Sustainability, and Security programs, ensuring compliance, process safety, operational readiness, and risk management throughout site selection, design, construction, start-up, and ongoing operations. Initially remote, this role will transition to the selected U.S. site location as the project advances.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred
10+ years of progressive EHSS leadership experience within pharmaceutical, API, biotechnology, chemical, life sciences, or other highly regulated manufacturing/Process Safety Management (PSM) environments
Experience supporting major capital projects, facility start-ups, site expansions, greenfield developments, or large-scale transformation initiatives
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, environmental compliance, PSM, industrial hygiene, sustainability, and security programs
Demonstrated experience implementing EHSS programs within API, HPAPI, or GMP-regulated chemical process manufacturing environments, preferably supporting small molecule drug substance manufacturing
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Project Management organizations
Strong analytical, risk assessment, project management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive strategic and operational improvements
Excellent communication and leadership skills with experience engaging senior leadership, regulatory agencies, contractors, and external stakeholders
Ability and willingness to transition to an East Coast or Midwest U.S. site location as project needs evolve

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting containment-intensive manufacturing environments (e.g., HPAPI containment, industrial hygiene, occupational exposure control) preferred.
Experience conducting Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), HAZOPs, Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and Management of Change (MOC) within process manufacturing environments is preferred.
Experience supporting multi-product API manufacturing or CDMO environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the EHSS workstream for U.S. small molecule expansion projects, partnering with project leadership, Global Engineering, and EHSS stakeholders to support successful project execution
Develop and implement EHSS, Sustainability, and Security programs that support regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and environmental stewardship
Support site selection activities, growth initiatives, and potential M&A opportunities by providing EHSS risk assessments and strategic guidance
Establish EHSS requirements and standards for facility design, construction, commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness activities
Lead Process Safety Management (PSM) and EHS risk management activities for new operations, equipment, process changes, and capital projects, including PHA, HAZOP, MOC, and implementation of appropriate mitigation strategies to support safe operational readiness.
Oversee sustainability programs and initiatives, driving performance improvements aligned with company objectives and regulatory expectations
Coordinate and support internal inspections, corporate audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections while ensuring timely resolution of findings
Build and lead a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement while providing strategic updates and recommendations to senior leadership