Senior Environmental, Health and Safety Site Lead

Ferring•Roseville, MN

About The Position

The Senior Environmental, Health and Safety Site Lead will create and enforce a culture of safety and implement programs, policies, and assessments to ensure compliance with local, federal, and internal safety regulations and policies. The Site Lead will serve as Safety Officer and lead the Safety Committee. The role supports the implementation of safety policies and programs aligned with global EHS objectives, employee training, regulatory compliance, incident investigation, hazardous waste management, and safety and environmental audits. It also provides EHS expertise for facility expansion, renovation, business, validation, and engineering projects, and collaborates with corporate partners and service providers. The position is based in Roseville, Minnesota. Ferring describes itself as a privately owned biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. The company emphasizes a people-first philosophy, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a long-term commitment to science and research.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in EHS, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline.
At least 5 years of professional experience.
At least 2 years of experience working in a regulated industry.
Experience in the pharmaceutical, medical device, or another regulated laboratory-related industry.
Working knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements, including OSHA, DOT, and EPA.
Working knowledge of EHS regulations and industry standards, including LOTO, machine safety, ergonomics, chemical safety, and Biosafety Level 2 requirements.
Candidates without other relevant professional certifications are required to possess a CSP certification.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification in an environmental or safety field, such as CHMM, CSP, or CIH.
First Aid/AED/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as Safety Officer and lead the Safety Committees.
Develop, conduct, and track employee training on EHS programs.
Maintain EHS records and licenses, and submit required reports to local, state, and federal organizations.
Develop and support implementation of safety policies, procedures, and programs aligned with Global EHS objectives.
Conduct job hazard analyses and recommend preventive and corrective actions.
Inspect facilities to identify EHS risks and recommend preventive and corrective actions.
Collaborate virtually with corporate partners to share site performance, coordinate initiatives, and support a unified EHS culture.
Ensure safety data sheets are maintained and readily available.
Conduct incident investigations and assist with corrective actions.
Manage hazardous waste disposal programs.
Coordinate safety and environmental audits and testing.
Support capital facility expansion and renovation projects by providing EHS technical expertise and resources to new business, validation, and engineering projects, with ownership of outcomes.
Manage relationships with safety-related service providers and vendors.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation and flexible benefits.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with an employee premium differential inverse to base salary.
401(k) plan with company match.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Basic life insurance.
Wellness benefits.
Reimbursement for certain tuition expenses.
Sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
Vacation accrual for full-time employees of up to 150 hours in the first four years and 187.5 hours in the fifth year.
15 paid holidays per year.
Paid parental leave, subject to a minimum period of employment.
Annual incentive compensation in the form of a bonus based on individual and company performance.
Flexible working hours that respect employees’ lifestyles.
Tailored learning and development opportunities.