Safety & EHS Director - Project Farma

PerkinElmer•US Remote - NC, IN

1d•$149,000 - $172,000•Remote

About The Position

This is a full-time salaried position with Project Farma, a PerkinElmer company. The successful candidate will reside in one of Project Farma’s primary markets and travel domestically to meet client project requests. The role leads Project Farma’s Safety and EHS program across the Americas, establishing regional strategy, standards, and governance for sites and field service operations in alignment with PerkinElmer’s global EHS strategy. It serves as a senior EHS advisor to regional leadership, building a proactive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and improving EHS and environmental sustainability performance. The position also has billable targets of approximately 20%. Travel may be up to 30–40% across the Americas to client sites and Project Farma locations. Project Farma works to accelerate the delivery of life-changing therapies by executing life sciences projects across the project lifecycle. Team members collaborate across functions to build client relationships, deliver customer experience, and support business growth through data-driven project planning and performance management. Employees are expected to demonstrate curiosity, approachability, unselfishness, and a Patient Focused and People First mindset. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, at least 12 years of progressive EHS experience, including five years in EHS leadership, experience leading programs across multiple sites, and a professional EHS certification. A valid driver’s license and authorization to work full-time in the United States are required. Visa sponsorship is not available. The stated annual compensation range is $149,000–$172,000; final base pay depends on factors including internal equity, work location, and individual qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 12 years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing, laboratory, life sciences, or industrial environments.
At least five years in an EHS leadership role.
Demonstrated experience leading EHS programs across multiple sites.
Professional EHS certification such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM.
In-depth knowledge of U.S. EHS regulations, including the OSH Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, EPCRA, and TSCA.
Working knowledge of Canadian, Mexican, and Latin American EHS requirements.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to client sites.
Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Management, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or Business Administration.
Additional credentials such as CRSP, PE, or ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 Lead Auditor.
Experience with EHS due diligence and integration for mergers and acquisitions.
Experience with sustainability/ESG frameworks and GHG accounting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS management information systems, with a data-driven approach to performance management.

Responsibilities

Develop and own Project Farma’s EHS strategy and roadmap, aligned with PerkinElmer’s global EHS strategy, regional business growth plans, and sustainability commitments.
Implement EHS policies, standards, and procedures across Project Farma and field service operations, adapting them to local regulatory requirements.
Provide governance oversight of the regional EHS management system and drive continual improvement.
Advise Project Farma leadership on EHS risk, regulatory trends, and business impacts; present EHS performance and priorities to regional and global leadership.
Define EHS KPIs, targets, and leading and lagging indicators; consolidate, analyze, and report performance across the organization.
Promote a strong EHS culture through visible leadership, behavior-based safety, and employee and contractor engagement programs.
Ensure compliance with applicable EHS laws and regulations, monitor emerging regulations, and plan for their impact.
Serve as the principal company contact with regional regulatory authorities on significant EHS matters, inspections, permits, and enforcement actions.
Oversee regional risk management, including hazard and risk assessment, environmental aspects and impacts, industrial hygiene, chemical management, and radiation safety.
Direct investigations of serious regional incidents and root-cause analyses; ensure corrective and preventive actions and share lessons learned globally.
Lead emergency preparedness, crisis management, and business continuity planning in collaboration with Security, Facilities, and Operations.
Manage the Project Farma audit program and lead EHS due diligence and integration for acquisitions, divestitures, new sites, and site closures in the region.
Partner with PerkinElmer’s Global EHS team and regional EHS leaders to share best practices and contribute to global EHS initiatives.
Partner with HR, Legal, Operations, and Commercial teams on EHS matters, including contractor safety, product stewardship, and customer EHS requirements.
Perform other strategic projects or tasks assigned by management.
Travel across the Americas to client sites and Project Farma locations as needed, with travel stated as up to 30–40%.