Role:
The Sr. Manager, Environmental Health and Safety will serve as the strategic and hands-on leader for Environmental Health and Safety across Century Therapeutics’ Branchburg, NJ, Philadelphia, PA, and Boston, MA sites. Based in Branchburg (NJ), you will provide both on-site and virtual support to ensure regulatory compliance, lead safety initiatives, and manage the day-to-day EHS programs, processes, and activities that keep our teams safe. This role partners closely with scientific and operational groups, oversees third-party EHS contractors, and plays a key role in strengthening a proactive, engaged safety culture aligned with the company’s mission.
The expected salary range for this role is approximately $172,000 - $185,000 depending on experience. Additional benefits offered include but are not limited to an annual performance-based bonus (prorated by start date), medical, dental, and vision insurance, matching 401K plan, and 20+ days per-year of PTO (prorated by start date).
- Lead Century Therapeutics’ EHS strategy to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all applicable state and local regulatory requirements.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve comprehensive health, safety, and environmental programs across laboratory, manufacturing, and office environments.
- Maintain OSHA records, oversee incident reporting, conduct investigations, and drive corrective and preventive action programs.
- Manage chemical safety programs, including SDS documentation, hazard communication, and chemical/material screening.
- Oversee specialized compliance programs such as fire safety, hot work, hearing conservation, PPE requirements, and emergency preparedness.
- Provide clear EHS guidance and deliver required training, including OSHA courses, emergency response, first responder instruction, and hazard-specific education.
- Support new hire onboarding and lead initiatives that build a proactive and engaged safety culture.
- Facilitate safety meetings with leadership to reinforce accountability and ensure alignment with companywide safety priorities.
- Conduct hazard assessments and recommend appropriate engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE.
- Collaborate with Facilities, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to integrate EHS considerations into equipment design, process development, and operational workflows.
- Represent Century Therapeutics during audits, inspections, and interactions with regulatory agencies, insurers, contractors, and vendors.
- Manage third-party EHS contractors and oversee employee PPE programs, including safety footwear and prescription eyewear.
- Serve as a visible leader and champion for safety, promoting shared accountability and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- 10+ years of EHS related hands-on experience with responsibility for implementing and enforcing EHS programs.
- Robust knowledge of working in regulated (GMP) environments.
- Strong stakeholder management is required.
- Cell therapy or related industry with strong regulatory oversight.
- Technical experience in diverse EHS areas including but not limited to: air, water, hazardous and medical waste, hazard analysis, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and chemical handling is highly desirable.
- CSP, CIH, REM, CHMM or related EHS certification preferred.
- Proficient in MS Office software programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.
Requirements:
- Position must be located at the Branchburg, NJ site.
- Approximately 20% travel, as needed, required.
- Ability to wear personnel protective equipment and other equipment such as lab coat/clean room gown.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to execute tasks efficiently.
Century Therapeutics Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
