Senior Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

AGC Biologics•Bothell, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Environmental Health & Safety leads the development and implementation of site EHS programs at AGC Biologics, providing technical expertise and practical guidance to support regulatory compliance and operational excellence from facility startup through ongoing operations. The role partners with site leadership and teams across the organization to reduce risk, support continuous improvement, and build a proactive safety culture. The position oversees site EHS management systems, audits, inspections, reporting, incident investigations, training, regulatory interactions, emergency preparedness, industrial hygiene, and hazardous waste management. It also provides EHS oversight for construction projects and evaluates risks from new or modified processes, equipment, chemicals, capital projects, and client molecules. The Senior Manager directly supervises and develops the site EHS team and manages the annual EHS department budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety or a related science field, with equivalent related experience in environmental health and safety.
10 years of experience in environmental health and safety management, including experience in biopharmaceutical or chemical industries.
Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS laws and regulations, including environmental permitting, emergency planning, and fire protection/life safety requirements.
Expertise in ergonomics, behavior-based safety, industrial hygiene, hazardous chemicals and materials, hazardous waste, emergency response programs, safety analysis methods, and control strategies.
Knowledge and experience implementing EHS management systems, such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
Strong understanding of process safety management principles and risk assessment methodologies.
Ability to evaluate EHS implications of process, equipment, chemical, and project changes.
Ability to collect and analyze data, assess risk factors, and identify solutions to complex problems.
Strong technical writing skills to develop regulatory documentation, procedures, reports, and compliance records.
Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical direction for a multidisciplinary workforce.
Well-developed interpersonal, written communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to partner across organizational levels.
Ability to provide strategic direction while remaining engaged in tactical work and day-to-day execution.
Ability to prioritize and secure resources for projects and initiatives that improve site safety, occupational health, environmental compliance, and EHS performance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including on-call availability.
Computer proficiency in software applications used for analysis, monitoring, reporting, and presentations.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as CSP or CIH.
ISO certification.

Responsibilities

Lead site EHS efforts to build a safe work culture and robust EHS procedures and processes.
Partner with site leadership and management to strengthen EHS accountability, create a safe work environment, and minimize operational risk.
Evaluate emerging state and federal requirements and develop and implement EHS programs, policies, and procedures to maintain compliance, control site-specific risks, and support global EHS goals.
Analyze EHS performance and identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities aligned with company and business objectives.
Develop and implement site-specific EHS strategies and plans.
Oversee EHS aspects of construction projects, including contractor compliance, planned construction activities, safety work plans, safe design, safety and fire code compliance, and environmental protection.
Partner with Operations and Engineering to evaluate EHS requirements and risks for new or modified processes, equipment, chemicals, and capital projects, and establish controls before implementation.
Oversee conformance and certification to site EHS management systems, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001; lead management system reviews, audits, and inspections.
Establish and maintain EHS reporting, incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes; lead or champion serious incident investigations.
Design and deliver EHS training and manage the site EHS e-learning system.
Interface with federal, state, and local agencies; ensure environmental permit and regulatory reporting compliance; and represent the site in inspections, audits, and inquiries.
Establish, mentor, and support site safety organizations, including the Safety Committee, Wellness team, Ergonomics team, and Environmental/Sustainability teams.
Facilitate EHS continuous improvement teams in using safety analysis tools and methods.
Evaluate occupational health and safety risks for new client molecules and serve as a subject matter expert for client EHS audits and inquiries.
Oversee emergency preparedness and planning, procedures, and the formation and training of an emergency response team.
Oversee industrial hygiene programs, including sampling plans and improvements and controls to minimize hazardous-substance exposure.
Oversee hazardous waste management, including waste minimization, pollution prevention, handling, transportation, disposal, and reporting.
Directly supervise and develop the site EHS team, establish priorities, and ensure effective execution of EHS programs and responsibilities.
Develop and manage the annual EHS department budget.