Managing Consultant, Health & Safety (Biosafety Focus)

ERM•Boston, MA

39d•Hybrid

About The Position

Shape the future of laboratory biosafety and health & safety performance across complex, high‑risk environments. ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Health & Safety (Biosafety Focus) based in Ewing, New Jersey to help grow our Health & Safety and Technical Risk practice with specialized leadership in laboratory biosafety. This is a high‑impact consulting role for an experienced professional who brings deep biosafety expertise, program development capability, and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders. You will help clients design, implement, and mature biosafety and health & safety programs that protect people, support scientific innovation, and enable safe, compliant operations across complex laboratory environments. Why This Role Matters? As biotechnology, pharmaceutical, research, and high‑tech organizations continue to innovate, the importance of strong, well‑governed biosafety programs has never been greater. In this role, you will be trusted to lead biosafety strategy and execution across BSL‑1 and BSL‑2 environments, with a strong preference for experience supporting or overseeing BSL‑3 laboratories. You will sit at the intersection of science, operations, and risk—helping organizations move beyond compliance toward sustainable, high‑performing biosafety and Health & Safety systems. Your work will directly influence how clients manage biological risks, engage leadership, and embed safety into daily laboratory operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biosafety, Microbiology, Biology, Public Health, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, or a related discipline. Or equivalent experience
4+ years of relevant EHS experience, including substantive biosafety leadership in BSL‑1 and BSL‑2 laboratory environments
Strong preference for experience with BSL‑3 laboratory programs, including operations oversight, commissioning/operational readiness, or governance
Proven experience developing, deploying, and managing biosafety and Health & Safety programs (not just participating), including standards, procedures, training, metrics, and assurance
Experience supporting or serving on Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBCs) with familiarity in protocol review processes and committee governance
2+ years of consulting experience preferred, or an internal client‑facing role with equivalent scope, including proposal support and relationship management
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex technical risk into clear, actionable plans for stakeholders at all levels
Willingness to travel up to 70% based on client needs
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Professional credentials such as RBP/CBSP (ABSA), CIH, CSP, or PE
Experience working in biotech, pharmaceutical, high‑tech, chemical, academic research, or government environments
Demonstrated success building multi‑year roadmaps, KPIs and metrics, governance dashboards, and management review mechanisms
Experience interfacing with allied programs, including waste management, industrial hygiene monitoring, facilities/engineering, select agent awareness, and contractor controls in laboratory environments

Responsibilities

Lead and mature biosafety programs for BSL‑1 and BSL‑2 laboratories, with strong preference for experience in BSL‑3 program oversight, commissioning, or operational readiness
Develop, deploy, and manage biosafety management systems, including policies, standards, procedures, risk assessments, agent‑specific risk reviews, exposure control plans, and biological spill response protocols
Support and participate in Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBCs) (e.g., member, administrator/secretary, or chair support), including protocol review, NIH Guidelines compliance, and governance cadence
Build and deliver role‑based training for laboratory staff, principal investigators, facilities and maintenance teams, waste handlers, and first responders; coach leaders to embed biosafety into daily operations
Conduct biosafety and laboratory safety audits, gap analyses, and maturity assessments; develop corrective actions and verify effectiveness
Oversee program interfaces such as equipment certification coordination, laboratory design and operational readiness reviews, waste management, occupational health linkages (vaccines and medical surveillance), and contractor controls
Design and implement broader Health & Safety and Technical Risk programs, including compliance auditing, ISO 45001–aligned management systems, risk management, contractor management, and Serious Injury & Fatality (SIF) prevention
Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective action development, and control verification while driving organizational learning
Support safety culture and leadership initiatives, including coaching, field engagement, and capability building
Manage complex consulting projects and programs, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations are met while exceeding client expectations
Serve as a visible subject matter leader in biosafety and general Health & Safety; contribute to ERM best practices and knowledge sharing
Partner with account teams and senior leaders to develop opportunities, support proposal development, and expand long‑term client relationships
Mentor and lead consultants, supporting recruiting, onboarding, performance coaching, and team development