Senior Manager, Global Commercial EHS (Environmental Health & Safety)
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Global Commercial EHS will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health & Safety programs across MiniMed’s global commercial operations. The role ensures regulatory compliance, promotes a proactive safety culture, and supports employee well-being across diverse geographies. The manager will develop and sustain a cohesive global framework integrating commercial and international EHS procedures across regions and functions, collaborating with senior leaders, site teams, direct reports, and functional partners to maintain consistent standards and improve EHS performance. The position is based in San Antonio, Texas, or Northridge, California, and may require travel up to 30% of the time. The role includes developing global EHS strategies, advising commercial leaders, setting workplace safety and health standards, leading occupational health initiatives, and ensuring regulatory compliance. It also involves risk assessments and audits, training, safety-culture development, cross-functional coordination, and representing the company in external forums and regulatory engagements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience, including 5 or more years of managerial experience; or an advanced degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, including 5 or more years of managerial experience.
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Strong knowledge of international EHS regulations, including OSHA, ISO 45001, and REACH.
- Knowledge of facility and security program management.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
- Experience in med-tech, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industries.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.
- Multilingual proficiency.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute global EHS strategies aligned with commercial business goals.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to regional and country-level commercial leaders.
- Design and implement global standards for workplace safety, ergonomics, travel health, and incident response.
- Lead occupational health initiatives, including mental wellness, medical surveillance, and pandemic preparedness.
- Ensure compliance with international, national, and local EHS regulations.
- Conduct risk assessments and audits across commercial sites and field operations.
- Develop and deliver EHS training programs tailored to commercial teams.
- Foster a culture of safety ownership and continuous improvement.
- Partner with HR, Legal, Facilities, and Global Security to align health and safety priorities.
- Represent the company in external forums and regulatory engagements.
- Build strong, trusting partnerships with team members and stakeholders across functions and geographies.
- Drive accountability, standardization, and continuous improvement across the global network.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account.
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
- Life insurance.
- Long-term disability leave.
- Dependent daycare spending account.
- Incentive plans, including eligibility for the Short Term Incentive (STI).
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Short-term disability coverage.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Eligible employees may receive access to a Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
