Senior Environmental, Health and Safety Site Lead
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Summary
The Senior Environmental, Health and Safety Site Lead will work to create and enforce a culture of safety and implement programs, policies, and assessments to ensure compliance with local, federal, and internal safety regulations and policies. The Site Lead will hold the position of Safety Officer and lead the Safety Committee.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Experience and working knowledge of EHS regulations and industry standards, including LOTO, machine safety, ergonomics, chemical safety, and Biosafety Level 2 requirements.
- Safety Officer and lead the Safety Committees.
- Develop, conduct, and track training of employees on EHS programs.
- Maintain EHS records, licenses and reporting to local, state, and federal organizations in compliance with regulations.
- Develop and support implementation of safety policies, procedures, and programs in alignment of Global EHS objectives.
- Conduct job hazard analysis. Recommend preventative/corrective actions.
- Inspect facilities to identify EHS risks. Recommend preventative/corrective actions. Engage in regular virtual collaboration with corporate partners to share site performance, coordinate initiatives, and support a unified EHS culture across the organization.
- Ensure safety data sheets are maintained and readily available.
- Conduct incident investigations and assist in corrective actions.
- Manage hazardous waste disposal programs.
- Coordinate safety and environmental audits and testing.
- Support capital facility expansion and renovation projects by providing EHS technical expertise and resources to new business and validation and engineering projects with ownership in outcomes.
- Manage relations with safety related service providers and vendors.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in EHS, Industrial Hygiene or related discipline.
- 5+ years of professional experience.
- At least 2 years of experience working in a regulated industry. Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, or other regulated laboratory related industry experience is required.
- Working knowledge of Federal and State Regulatory requirements (OSHA, DOT, EPA)
- Professional certification in the environmental or safety field (e.g., CHMM, CSP, or CIH) is preferred. Candidates without other relevant professional certifications are required to possess a CSP certification.
- First Aid/AED/CPR Certification preferred
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in EHS, Industrial Hygiene or related discipline
- 5+ years of professional experience
- At least 2 years of experience working in a regulated industry (Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, or other regulated laboratory related industry)
- Working knowledge of Federal and State Regulatory requirements (OSHA, DOT, EPA)
- Professional certification in the environmental or safety field (e.g., CHMM, CSP, or CIH) preferred; candidates without other relevant professional certifications are required to possess a CSP certification
- First Aid/AED/CPR Certification preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Company match
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Basic life insurance
- Wellness benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
- Vacation time
- Sick time
- Annual bonus
Company overview
Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a Swiss multinational biopharmaceutical company specializing in reproductive health, maternal health, gastroenterology, and urology. Founded in 1950 by Dr. Frederik Paulsen Sr. and Dr. Eva Paulsen in Malmö, Sweden, the company has grown into a global leader with headquarters in Saint-Prex, Switzerland. Ferring employs over 7,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 50 countries, marketing its products in over 100 countries. The company is privately owned and research-driven, with a strong commitment to building families and helping people live better lives. Ferring has been developing treatments for mothers and babies for over 50 years and is at the forefront of innovation in microbiome-based therapeutics and uro-oncology intravesical gene therapy. The company's portfolio includes leading products such as Menopur for reproductive medicine, Pentasa for gastroenterology, and Adstiladrin for bladder cancer treatment. With manufacturing facilities across Europe, South America, China, India, and the United States, Ferring maintains a robust global presence while maintaining its focus on specialty biopharmaceuticals that address significant unmet medical needs.