Director, Safety, Health and Environment

Introduction to role:
Are you ready to lead a transformation in safety culture and compliance? As the Director of Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) at our College Park campus, you'll play a crucial role in steering the site towards regulatory excellence and environmental sustainability. This position is not just about maintaining standards; it's about driving strategic change and fostering a proactive SHE culture. Are you prepared to influence operational and cultural transformation while ensuring compliance with all applicable legal requirements?

Accountabilities:
Leadership & Strategy:
- Lead and inspire a team of SHE professionals through coaching and mentoring, enabling continuous SHE improvement and best practices.
- Identify future-focused SHE capability needs and determine resource plans considering hiring, staffing, and development.
- Influence broader business strategy with SHE data and insights, creating operational systems & plans that align with Campus strategy.
- Collaborate with Campus leadership to develop the SHE Governance process suitable for the scale of activities.
- Identify enablers and barriers to change within the team and wider business, implementing tools and champions to drive SHE improvements.

Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensure a best-in-class safety management system.
- Ensure compliance with COMAH regulations, Industrial Emission Licence (IEL), biosafety, radiation safety, occupational hygiene, and other legal requirements.
- Develop and implement SHE programs to assess risk, identify controls, and ensure robust risk mitigation.
- Execute tactical SHE objectives to ensure compliance, manage risk proactively, and integrate SHE controls into operations.

Program Management:
- Implement a SHE assurance program to manage operational and compliance risks effectively.
- Deploy an Occupational Health Monitoring program for hazardous chemicals and potent compounds.
- Manage the SHE budget including headcount, waste management, campus security, consulting, environmental sampling, etc.
- Lead emergency response planning and crisis management activities for the Campus.
- Drive efficiencies through digital tools and best practices.

Training & Development:
- Coordinate comprehensive training programs for workplace safety and environmental sustainability.
- Promote a proactive safety culture aligned with Human & Operational Performance principles.

Communication & Reporting:
- Act as the primary contact with regulatory bodies, local authorities, and Corporate SHE functions.
- Review and approve regulatory compliance documentation for external agencies.
- Prepare and present SHE performance through LEAN tiered processes.

Sustainability:
- Lead cross-functional environmental sustainability initiatives supporting AstraZeneca’s ambitious sustainability goals.

Essential Skills/Experience:
- 15+ years experience in leading SHE program management in safety and compliance in pharmaceutical, biotechnology or chemical industries, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
- Experience with regulatory requirements including EPA, HSA, and other local regulatory agencies.
- Comprehensive knowledge of COMAH regulations and experience managing SHE requirements at a COMAH site.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
- Experience in leading occupational health monitoring, chemical hygiene, containment of potent compounds, biosafety, radiological, and process safety programs.
- Experience in developing and deploying an Occupational Health Management Program.
- Experience in managing safety on major construction projects.

Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Chemical Engineering, or related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Competencies:
- Leadership
- SHE Management Systems
- Risk Management
- Pharmaceutical potent compound containment strategies
- Hazardous waste management
- Process Safety
- Safety culture – Human & Organisational Performance
- Change Management
- Occupational Health Monitoring

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, you'll find an environment where innovation thrives alongside a commitment to making a difference. Our entrepreneurial spirit combined with global resources allows us to tackle challenges head-on while supporting your career growth. Here, every day is an opportunity to contribute to life-changing work that impacts patients worldwide. Join us in our mission to redefine possibilities in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join our team!

Date Posted

21-Jul-2025

Closing Date

17-Aug-2025

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.