Leading Safety & Occupational Safety Lead

Sanofi • Framingham, MA

16h • $90,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Leading Safety & Occupational Safety Lead ensures that local operations comply with applicable safety regulations and company standards. The role develops, implements, and continuously improves safety programs, policies, procedures, and protocols tailored to local operational needs, while promoting a proactive workplace safety culture.

The position conducts risk assessments and develops mitigation plans; manages safety practices such as contractor safety, dangerous work permits, and machine safety; delivers safety training to employees and other personnel; and leads investigations of safety events. It also maintains records, conducts audits and inspections, develops emergency response plans, and leads emergency drills. The role works with stakeholders across departments to integrate safety into operations, communicates with management and regulatory bodies, evaluates program effectiveness, and stays informed about safety regulations, technologies, and best practices. The role serves as a subject-matter expert leader and participates in safety-related decision-making, including approving emergency response plans and program improvements.

This is an onsite position based at Genzyme, 68 New York Ave, Framingham, Massachusetts. The stated salary range is $90,000–$130,000, with compensation determined based on demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible for company benefit programs. Sanofi describes its benefits as including healthcare, prevention and wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave. The company highlights opportunities for career growth and work with digital, data, AI-driven, and other cutting-edge technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, engineering, life sciences, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in safety management, HSE, or a related field.
• Fluent written and spoken local language and English.

Nice To Haves

• In-depth understanding of safety management standards and regulations, including international standards such as ISO.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing industry.
• Proficiency in conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with local and international safety regulations and company standards.
• Ability to lead safety incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Proficiency in analyzing safety data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with employees, management, and regulatory bodies.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and ensure timely completion.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local safety regulations and company standards, and incorporate changes into local safety programs.
• Develop and implement safety programs, policies, procedures, and protocols tailored to local operations.
• Conduct safety risk assessments, map risks, and develop and implement mitigation plans and risk management practices.
• Manage safety practices including contractor management, dangerous work permits, and machine safety programs.
• Deliver safety training to employees, new hires, temporary personnel, contractors, service vendors, and visitors; promote safety awareness.
• Lead investigations into safety events, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain records of safety events, training, inspections, and compliance activities.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and regulatory controls; identify and address areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans and conduct emergency drills.
• Coach and collaborate with stakeholders across operations, maintenance, P&C, and other departments to integrate safety into activities.
• Communicate safety information to stakeholders, management, and regulatory bodies.
• Evaluate safety program effectiveness and implement continuous improvements.
• Stay informed about new safety technologies and best practices.
• Serve as a leader and subject-matter expert for the relevant safety expertise.
• Lead compliance strategies and ensure adherence to regulations.
• Lead the risk assessment process and mitigation planning; ensure personnel are trained; decide on investigation processes and corrective actions; implement audit programs; and approve safety program evaluations and improvement strategies.

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing benefits, including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs.
• At least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.
• Company employee benefit programs; eligibility may apply.
• Career growth opportunities, including promotion or lateral moves, at home or internationally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior