Accenture Construct – Health and Safety Manager, ANS

Accenture Construct

8d•$130,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Accenture Construct is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to join their team. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining HSE policies and procedures within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments, conducting risk assessments and audits, leading incident investigations, coordinating emergency preparedness, and delivering HSE training. The position requires partnering with various teams to integrate HSE controls, managing environmental compliance, monitoring HSE performance, and serving as the site HSE representative during audits. The role is onsite at client locations and emphasizes collaboration and building client relationships. Accenture is committed to flexibility to support work/life needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
6+ years of HSE experience in manufacturing, with at least 3 years in life sciences/pharma environments

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of HSE experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 years in life sciences/pharma environments
Certifications such as NEBOSH, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or similar
Experience managing environmental programs (ETP, air and water compliance) and sustainability projects
Familiarity with cleanroom standards, chemical hygiene plans, and LOTO procedures
Experience with site-wide audits and continuous improvement methodologies
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ISO 45001/14001, GMP, FDA, and EMA regulations
Proven experience with risk assessments, incident investigation protocols, and emergency response planning
Excellent communication and training skills; ability to engage at all organizational levels
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS systems

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and programs aligned with OSHA, EPA, ISO 45001/14001, GMP, FDA, and EMA requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and site safety audits focused on chemical handling, cleanrooms, process equipment, waste management, and ergonomic risks.
Lead incident investigations for accidents, near misses, spills, and exposures, determining root causes and driving corrective and preventive actions.
Coordinate emergency preparedness programs, response planning, and drills for fire, spill, contamination, and other site emergencies while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Deliver HSE training on PPE, LOTO, chemical hygiene, cleanroom protocols, environmental regulations, and safety best practices.
Partner with engineering, operations, quality, and maintenance teams to embed HSE controls into facility design, capital projects, and day-to-day operations.
Manage environmental compliance programs related to emissions, hazardous waste, wastewater treatment, air and water permits, and sustainability initiatives.
Monitor HSE performance through KPIs, trend analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen site safety culture.
Serve as the site HSE representative during GMP, FDA, ISO, EPA, and internal audits, ensuring inspection readiness and timely resolution of findings.
Provide leadership, coaching, and stakeholder engagement to promote proactive safety behaviors, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across the organization.