Manager, Safety, Health and Environment

Lead the advancement of safety, health and environmental performance at our Coppell, Texas site. This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished SHE professional to influence site-wide performance, strengthen regulatory compliance, and help nurture a deeply embedded sense of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within a multifaceted manufacturing environment. 

As Manager – Safety, Health and Environment, you will play a central role in delivering the site’s SHE strategy through the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of key programs, processes, and management systems. Working in close partnership with cross-functional collaborators, you will help ensure that SHE standards are fully embedded into the site’s LEAN operating model, supporting disciplined execution, operational excellence, and balanced compliance.

This role requires a strong command of federal, state, local, and company SHE requirements, along with the ability to translate regulatory expectations into practical, site-level programs and procedures. You will provide expert mentorship across functional areas, support the acquisition and maintenance of regulatory permits and licenses, coordinate SHE audits and corrective actions, contribute to emergency response readiness, and lead or participate in risk assessments and incident investigations. You will also be instrumental in strengthening the site’s SHE management system through effective documentation, training oversight, and the continuous refinement of tools and procedures. 

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a Safety, Health and Environment-related field

• 8 years of experience in safety, health and environmental compliance

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing SHE programs within a manufacturing environment

• Solid knowledge of safety and environmental permitting processes, regulations, and reporting obligations

• Excellent communication, presentation, and technical writing skills

• Strong computer proficiency

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and changing deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and completeness 

Preferred Background Requirements

• Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment

• Advanced degree and/or relevant professional certification

• Industry experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or chemical manufacturing

Working Conditions

• Role is based in Coppell, Texas

• Approximately 5% travel

• Scope of operation is primarily within the United States

• No direct people management responsibility

• Extensive collaboration with site leadership, operations teams, AstraZeneca SHE colleagues, regional and global SHE collaborators, regulatory agencies, contractors, and external vendors

• Active participation in site audits, emergency response planning, evacuation drills, inspections, and other SHE-related activities as required

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If you are a strategic and hands-on SHE leader who is motivated by the opportunity to elevate compliance, improve operational performance, and influence a strong sense of safety and environmental stewardship, we encourage you to apply. Join us in crafting a safer, more resilient, and continuously improving workplace.

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