Director, Process Safety and SIF (Serious Injury & Fatality) Prevention

Director, Process Safety and SIF (Serious Injury & Fatality) Prevention

Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire (UK)

Introduction to role:

The Director of Process Safety and SIF Prevention will provide visionary leadership and set the global strategy for Process Safety and SIF prevention. This highly visible position is responsible for leading transformation and continuous improvement programs that protect colleagues and drive innovation throughout the company. Engaging with all levels of the organization, the Director will influence both executive stakeholders and operational teams.

Working closely with functional and regional leadership, the aim is to deliver a proactive approach that eliminates risk at the source and implements robust controls. Through collaboration with a Global team of subject matter experts in safety, health and environment, leveraging premier technology, and data driven insights the role will provide continuous improvement for a safer, more sustainable workplace.

Accountabilities:

• Inspire and influence stakeholders within Operations, Commercial, and Research & Development to identify, mitigate, and manage high-risk activities with a focus on task elimination and hierarchy of controls.

• Continually improve processes and embed changes globally for process safety activities and high hazard tasks including but not limited to hot work, confined space, hazardous energy control, machinery safety, line breaking, electrical safety, and working at height.

• Set standards for excellence by establishing minimum expectations and best practices globally through standards, procedures, and networks.

• Identify and deploy technology and innovative data-driven solutions to elevate process safety and change management.

• Build effective networks within and external to AstraZeneca to advocate and implement technical solutions.

• Challenge the status quo and advocate for change to remove ‘normalization of deviation.’

• Collaborate with Human and Organizational Performance Lead to promote robust, honest, and blameless reporting processes. Foster and model psychological safety.

• Develop leading metrics to ensure technical solutions are effectively prioritized and continuously improving.

• Play a key role in supporting incident investigations with technical knowledge to drive continuous improvement throughout the enterprise.

• Assist the SHE Audit Director to confirm Process Safety and SIF program assurance.

• Lead and advance improvements in Process Safety/SIF competency, develop and deliver training to empower the organization.

• Partner with Global Engineering to ensure safety in design for capital projects throughout the project lifecycle.

• Other duties as directed by assigned manager to support Global SHE functions.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Ability to influence strategically to obtain desired outcomes while maintaining positive relationships.

• Proven ability to build relationships with and influence key stakeholders.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Process Safety and High Hazard legislation.

• Competent in risk analysis techniques: PHA, What-if, Bow Tie analysis, LOPA etc.

• Practical knowledge of hazardous area classification and requirements electrical and mechanical equipment in hazardous areas

• Managing high-risk work programs

• Proven leadership skills and demonstrated ability to motivate and empower others.

• Mastery of Safety, Health, and Environment with an ability to lead cross-functional working groups and teams

• Demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities, resources, performance targets, and project initiatives in a global environment.

• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science or Business-related field

• Professional Business Qualification/Certifications

• Effective problem and conflict resolution skills and proven team focus

• Experience of leading a Safety, Health, and Environment team and working in a global environment

• Familiarity with the latest research and thinking.

• Exceptional knowledge of AstraZeneca policies, procedures, and guidelines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as proven negotiation, collaboration, and interpersonal leadership skills

• Experience interacting with regulators.

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, we are driven by our commitment to deliver accelerated growth for AstraZeneca and make people's lives better. We thrive in our often intense environment by seeking out new challenges and working towards innovative solutions. Here you can build a long-term career with global knowledge opportunities while positively impacting local communities.

Ready to step up? Apply now to join our team!

Date Posted

04-Jul-2025

Closing Date

18-Jul-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.