Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

Role Summary

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager responsible for building and leading site-specific EHS standards and programs at Ocugen’s Malvern, PA location, ensuring regulatory compliance and aligning with the company mission to support a culture of health, safety, and environmental care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of Environmental Health and Safety for Ocugen’s Malvern, PA location.
• Develop and implement EHS policies, procedures, and programs tailored to a biotech R&D and GxP-regulated environment.
• Provide EHS support for facilities planning, office/lab expansions, equipment installations, and related construction activities.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with OSHA, EPA, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses (e.g., JHA, chemical safety reviews), and safety reviews for lab equipment and processes.
• Manage incident investigations, root cause analyses, and timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Annual site chemical inventory reporting and safety data sheet management
• Oversee universal and hazardous waste disposal
• Coordinate training programs and onboarding related to safety, emergency preparedness, biosafety, hazardous waste, and ergonomics.
• Support permitting, documentation, and reporting requirements, including hazardous waste and environmental impact filings.
• Lead internal safety inspections, emergency response drills, and vendor/contractor safety reviews.
• Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies and manage third-party EHS consultants and contractors.
• Champion continuous improvement in site safety culture, sustainability practices, and team accountability.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Required: 5+ years of experience managing EHS programs, preferably in a life sciences, biotech, or clinical research setting.
• Required: Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other applicable U.S. regulatory frameworks.
• Required: Experience supporting facility buildouts, lab expansions, or equipment installations with a safety-first lens.
• Required: Demonstrated ability to influence teams and promote a culture of proactive safety ownership.
• Required: Strong communication, training, and interpersonal skills; able to work cross-functionally with scientists, facilities, operations, and leadership.
• Required: Proficient in MS Office and EHS software/tools for documentation and reporting.
• Preferred: Experience in a clinical-stage biopharma or GxP-regulated environment.
• Preferred: Working knowledge of biosafety, chemical hygiene plans, and controlled waste management.
• Preferred: Familiarity with global EHS standards (e.g., ISO 45001, NFPA, ANSI) and contractor safety programs.
• Preferred: Relevant certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM) strongly preferred.
• Preferred: Experience managing EHS programs during facility commissioning/startup phases.

Skills

• Strong communication, training, and interpersonal skills; able to work cross-functionally with scientists, facilities, operations, and leadership.
• Proficient in MS Office and EHS software/tools for documentation and reporting.
• Ability to lead investigations, perform risk assessments, and implement CAPAs effectively.