Senior Manager, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) – Madison, WI Onsite

Fortrea•Madison, WI

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Fortrea is seeking an experienced EHS leader to play a critical role in advancing our global EHS strategy. Partnering closely with site leaders and key stakeholders, this individual will provide expert EHS guidance to help minimize employee illnesses and injuries, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, and proactively identify and mitigate EHS-related risks, including fires, hazardous materials, and environmental releases. The successful candidate will support continuous improvement initiatives, strengthen EHS programs across sites, and help foster a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field; 10+ years of relevant experience, or Advanced degree and 7+ years related experience.
10 Years of experience in EHS.
Fluency in English for speaking, writing, and reading.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Safety or Environmental fields is preferred.
Preferably in a laboratory or research and development setting.

Responsibilities

Serve as the EHS lead for regional support across the Americas and Clinical Research Units (CRUs), maintaining EHS systems, policies, and governance requirements.
Provide technical EHS guidance on hazard assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions, and regulatory compliance.
Strengthen EHS policies, SOPs, and training programs to ensure effective implementation and ongoing compliance across sites.
Oversee CRU EHS compliance in key areas, including biosafety, chemical safety, radioactive materials, hazardous waste, and permitting requirements.
Lead internal EHS audits, support external audits and inspections, and drive timely corrective actions.
Partner with leaders across the organization to promote EHS awareness, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and enhance overall EHS performance.
All other duties as needed or assigned.