Senior Manager, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)
About The Position
As the Senior Manager of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), you will be at the forefront of advancing EHS programs across a broad range of disciplines, including Industrial Hygiene, Process Safety Management, Physical and Contractor Safety, Risk Assessment, Emergency Response & Life Safety Systems, and specialized Facilities Utilities Maintenance and Engineering (FUME) support. Situated in RTP Pharma with matrixed global engagement, this role demands an established expert who can influence at all organizational levels, mentor and develop EHS leaders, and strategically deploy resources to meet regulatory, operational, and business needs. Reporting directly to the Head of EHS for Pharma, you will work in a matrixed environment, partnering closely with site leadership, global EHS, engineering, facilities, operations, and quality teams to ensure consistent, sustainable, and compliant EHS performance. This position is critical to fostering a culture of safety and compliance while driving continuous improvement and strategic initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Science, or related technical field.
- 8+ years of progressive EHS experience in a regulated industrial, pharmaceutical, or biotech environment.
- Demonstrated expertise across multiple EHS technical disciplines, including Industrial Hygiene, Process Safety Management, and physical safety management systems.
- Proven ability to influence without authority in matrixed organizations.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and people development experience.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree and/or professional certifications (CIH, CSP, CHMM, PE, or equivalent).
- Experience supporting complex manufacturing operations.
- Prior involvement with ISO-based management systems and cross-site or global EHS initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Act as a recognized subject matter expert across EHS disciplines, providing strategic guidance and technical decision-making support.
- Influence EHS strategy and priorities through data-driven risk assessment and alignment with business objectives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor during significant operational changes, capital projects, investigations, audits, and regulatory interactions.
- Provide leadership, direction, and integration across areas such as industrial hygiene, risk assessment, and process safety management.
- Oversee emergency response and life safety systems to ensure preparedness and system reliability.
- Manage site-wide physical safety programs, focusing on high-risk activities and serious injury/fatality prevention.
- Oversee contractor safety, including risk management, onboarding, performance monitoring, and compliance.
- Ensure continuous improvement of EHS management systems, audits, and certifications.
- Directly manage and/or matrix-lead technical EHS resources, promoting capability development and performance management.
- Mentor EHS professionals to strengthen technical depth, leadership capability, and succession planning.
- Strategically allocate resources to prioritize high-risk and high-value activities.
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives for EHS tools, processes, and systems.
- Ensure alignment with corporate EHS standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Drive corrective and preventive actions, ensuring consistent follow-through and effectiveness.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
