SHE Lead - Site Operations

Role: SHE Lead – Site Operations at AstraZeneca, responsible for developing and managing safety programs related to site operations, contractor activities, construction, and laboratory environments. Objectives include ensuring regulatory compliance, fostering a proactive safety culture, conducting audits and investigations, and maintaining safety documentation. Responsibilities involve leading OSHA-aligned safety initiatives, serving as the primary contact for OSHA inspections, managing risk assessments, and designing safety training. Key stakeholder collaboration spans facilities, engineering, procurement, legal, security, contractors, and regulators. Requirements include a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 10+ years of occupational safety experience with a focus on construction, industrial safety, or biopharma environments, and strong OSHA expertise. Preferred qualifications encompass a master's degree, GMP or biotech industry experience, certification as a Safety Professional, and specialized construction safety skills. The role demands excellent stakeholder management, analytical judgment, and the ability to lead in complex, high-risk environments. It supports a 24/7 operational setup with on-call responsibilities. The position is based onsite in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with a salary range of $138,000 to $150,000, plus benefits and incentive programs. High-value aspects include a focus on construction and industrial safety within a biopharma manufacturing context, emphasizing regulatory adherence, risk mitigation, and safety culture development.