Director, Environmental Health & Safety

Role Summary

Director, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) is a senior-level role responsible for creating and implementing programs that ensure workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental protection for all Insmed locations. The role involves risk assessment, developing safety policies, managing training programs, and ensuring compliance with regulations such as OSHA and EPA.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee EH&S programs, policies, and procedures to protect employees and the environment.
• Identify and assess workplace risks and develop mitigation strategies for hazardous materials and industrial processes.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations; stay current with changes.
• Identify safety training needs and coordinate training programs for employees.
• Develop and manage emergency response plans and investigate accidents and environmental incidents.
• Conduct and manage internal and external EH&S audits and surveys; report results to senior management and stakeholders.
• Advise senior leaders on EH&S performance and improvement strategies; drive EH&S initiatives and manage EH&S staff.
• Build and maintain EH&S management systems, including documentation, SOPs, risk assessments, incident investigation protocols, reporting, and emergency response plans.
• Design and deliver EH&S training programs for internal teams and contractors; maintain compliance records.
• Oversee EH&S practices in office environments (ergonomics, emergency preparedness, workplace safety).
• Lead quarterly Safety Committee meetings and monthly Safety Circle Meetings to reinforce proactive safety culture.
• Set EH&S vision, policy framework, and long-term roadmap aligned with goals and risk profile; conduct program reviews and updates per regulatory standards.
• Partner with Facilities and Lab teams to oversee EH&S plans across project phases.
• Provide guidance to senior staff on EH&S requirements and ensure implementation of programs across teams.
• Act as the primary Insmed liaison for EH&S with outside agencies; monitor and address regulatory changes.
• Oversee company-wide training programs related to EHS compliance; develop training modules and manage execution.
• Represent EH&S in meetings with regulatory authorities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive EH&S experience, ideally in pharma, energy, or chemical industries.
• Deep understanding of EH&S regulations and best practices for chemistry/biology labs and pharma manufacturing.
• Proven track record of developing and leading EH&S programs at scale.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to train and motivate diverse teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Preferred certifications: CSP, SST, CIH, OSHA 30, OSHA 500/501, OSHA 62.
• Willingness to travel to lab and project sites as needed.
• Leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with employees, management, and external agencies.
• Experience with EHS management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint.
• Supervisory experience and ability to coach staff.
• Ability to research technical information and regulations and provide fact-based interpretations.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.