Director of Environmental Health and Safety

Serán BioScience • Full-time • Bend, Oregon • 4d ago

Serán BioScience is searching for a strategic leader to build and steer the EHS team. The EHS Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all aspects of the environmental health and safety programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and promote a safe and sustainable work environment for employees. This role will shape and drive programs that safeguard employees, facilities, and the environment, ensuring regulatory compliance in fast-paced, high-stakes CDMO operations. Looking for a leader with expertise to help guide the safe handling of novel drug therapeutics while fostering a culture of risk awareness and operational excellence. As a partner in the planning and execution of a greenfield commercial manufacturing site, this role will influence facility design, manufacturing projects, and process improvements, integrating modern safety protocols and digital tools. Ideal candidates bring a strong technical foundation, certifications like CSP or CIH, and a decade of experience in EHS leadership within regulated manufacturing environments. By joining a CDMO as its Director of EHS, you will play a pivotal role in protecting people and products, building a resilient safety culture, and contributing to the delivery of life-changing therapies worldwide.

Provides corporate oversight on matters related to compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Establishes, builds consensus, and communicates standards and guidelines to the organization
Conducts periodic audits, surveys, and visits along with established governance systems and keeps management apprised of potential risks and liabilities
Focuses on prevention and actively participate in setting the agenda for EH&S as well as the development and revision of regulations affecting Company operations
Recommends facilities, staffing, and funds required to carry out programs, which are directly related with and directed toward fulfillment of overall organizational objectives
Is a recognized leader and authority in a broad area of EH&S specialization
Selects EH&S programs to further the organization’s objectives
Conceives and plans investigations of broad areas for which precedents are lacking in areas critical to the overall EH&S function
Is consulted extensively by associates and others with a high degree of reliance placed on their scientific interpretations and advice
Ensures that overall budgets, schedules, and performance standards are realistically set and attained
Provides periodic reports of progress and plans and conducts briefings and technical meetings for senior management as appropriate
Contributes to site strategy as part of the Operations Leadership Team
Monitors and interprets relevant local, state, and federal EHS regulations and guidelines applicable to the biopharma industry
Authors EHS policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with industry best practices and legal requirements
Oversees team who implements safety training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors to prevent accidents and injuries
Manages incident investigations and root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurre
Maintains and analyzes safety data and metrics, providing regular reports to management and recommending action plans
Manages the team who identifies and assesses potential EHS hazards and risks, implementing controls to mitigate them
Manages the team who delivers EHS training and workshops to employees, promoting awareness and a proactive approach to safety
Scope of work may increase to align with Company initiatives
Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

Proven knowledge of legal and regulatory compliance standards for biopharma industry
Possess and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
Possess excellent proactive problem-solving and analytical skills
Possess ability to create a strong, team-based environment
Well organized, detail-oriented, possess ability to multi-task
Self-motivated, disciplined, focused, work well under pressure and be able to prioritize work
Must be dependable and show initiative to improve the overall throughput and financial goals of the organization
Must possess the ability to bridge relationships with a variety of individuals and between various departments and levels of the organization
Communicates effectively and maintains productive relationships with coworkers, clients, and other contacts outside the Company
Accepts feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manages conflict
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software with the ability to learn and implement EHS training and management systems

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Proven experience (10+ years) is EHS, preferably within biopharma or pharmaceutical industry
5+ years of successful EH&S leadership experience directly managing EH&S staff
Successful experience in leading teams in a multi-plant and/or multi-site cGMP-regulated commercial manufacturing environment, including cross-functional team leadership
In-depth knowledge of EHS regulations and standards, including OSHA, EPA, and other relevant agencies
Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) are preferred

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Must be able to wear a respirator

Must adhere to consistent and in-person attendance

Compensation correlates to skills and experience presented by selected candidate. Visit https://www.seranbio.com/careers to learn more about company culture and the community of Bend, Oregon.

Benefits Summary:

Serán employees accrue over four weeks of paid time off annually. Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days and do not require an employee match or vesting period. Various health plans allow employees to find the best coverage for their individual or family needs with minimal employee contributions. Serán covers each employee with basic life and long-term disability, giving access to increase or add coverage. An Employee Assistance Program provides support for all things related to our employees’ wellbeing, along with access to pet insurance.

The Corporate Headquarters of Serán BioScience are located at 63047 Layton Ave, Bend, OR 97701

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.