Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Manager - East Coast, USA

Role Summary

Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead deployment of EHS systems, collaborate with site heads and regulators, and ensure work is safe, healthy, and sustainable. Based in Princeton, NJ with quarterly travel to Framingham, MA and Branford, CT.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain EHS reporting systems and metrics, including managing incident investigation processes, corrective actions, and sharing of lessons learned.
• Provide expert guidance on EHS Management Systems and ensure local deployment.
• Oversee EHS programs e.g., chemical safety, contractor management, emergency preparedness and response, and environmental protection.
• Conduct job hazard analyses and risk assessments for work processes, new equipment, and products.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support industrial hygiene and occupational health surveillance programs.
• Engage with local, state, and federal regulators‚Äîincluding the local fire department‚Äîto ensure compliance with applicable U.S. legislation and site-specific permits.
• Lead assurance activities including audits and inspections to verify adherence to EHS standards.
• Advise accountable stakeholders on EHS standards and ensure meaningful metrics are in place to support decision-making.
• Organize the Safety Committees to promote employee involvement and continuous improvement.
• Lead the local EHS Governance meetings with site-heads to review performance, address concerns, and align on priorities.
• Travel quarterly to Framingham, MA and Branford, CT sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree with formal EHS training (Associate Safety Professional (ASP) minimum)
• 5 years of EHS experience ideally in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industries
• Demonstrated experience in lab safety, biosafety, emergency response, hazardous waste, and hazardous materials management
• Up-to-date knowledge of EHS laws and regulations affecting organizational operations
• Experience conducting incident investigations and engaging with regulatory agencies

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships at all organizational levels
• Empathetic and approachable with the ability to connect with frontline staff and leadership
• Self-starter with proven ability to drive meaningful impact on the shop floor
• Adaptable and effective in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Committed to continuous professional growth in EHS practices and leadership
• Collaborative with cross-functional teams such as Facilities & Engineering

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree with formal EHS training (ASP minimum)

Additional Requirements

• Travel quarterly to Framingham, MA and Branford, CT sites