SHE Lead - Site Operations
AstraZeneca•Gaithersburg, MD
•Onsite
About The Position
The SHE Lead – Site Operations is a trusted safety partner for hard services, workplace services, laboratory operations, contractor activities, and construction safety across a complex AstraZeneca site. This role requires practical judgment, regulatory expertise, and strong stakeholder influence to translate OSHA requirements, AstraZeneca standards, and operational risks into clear, workable safety programs. The position aims to protect people, ensure business continuity, and foster a proactive site safety culture where science, operations, and people intersect.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, safety, health, environmental, or related field.
- 10+ years of occupational safety, health, and environmental experience.
- More than 3 years in contractor/construction, industrial safety, biopharma R&D, or manufacturing environments.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards, construction hazard identification, risk assessment, safety management systems, and contractor safety programs.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to advise senior leaders and regulatory partners.
- Proven analytical judgment, attention to detail, and ability to lead complex change in ambiguous environments.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or GMP clean room experience.
- Certified Safety Professional certification.
- Specialized construction safety expertise, including crane safety, excavation safety, fall protection, or electrical safety.
- Experience with Enablon, construction safety software, data analytics tools, or AI-enabled approaches.
Responsibilities
- Lead site operations and contractor/construction safety programs aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1910, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, AstraZeneca requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
- Serve as the primary contact for OSHA-related regulatory agencies, inspections, audits, compliance calendars, documentation, and reporting.
- Conduct SHE audits, identify risks, confirm compliance, and lead continuous improvement across contractor/construction sites, facilities, and processes.
- Lead potential Serious Injury and Fatality investigations, ensuring strong root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
- Create and maintain contractor/construction safety programs, including permit to work, risk management, and lockout/tagout requirements.
- Design training, set KPIs, and build strong relationships with contractors, regulatory agencies, and cross-functional leaders.
- Drive safety governance, regulatory documentation, and a proactive safety culture grounded in Human and Organizational Performance principles.
- Collaborate with Security on site safety concerns and emergency response activities.
Benefits
- Eligibility for various incentives
- Short-term incentive bonuses
- Equity-based awards for salaried roles
- Qualified retirement programs
- Paid time off, including vacation, holiday, and leaves
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
