Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients' lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.JOB SUMMARYThe
Senior Manager, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is responsible for developing and implementing EHS programs and processes at AGC Biologics' Longmont and Boulder, Colorado locations. his role provides EHS leadership and technical expertise to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance and process excellence during facility startup and continuing operations. The Senior Manager drives efforts to create and maintain a safe working environment and safety culture.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:- Lead the Colorado EHS team and ensure an aligned safe work culture, robust EHS procedures, and processes. Collaborate with site leadership to minimize operational risk.
- Provide leadership and direction to the Colorado EHS organization, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements.
- Develop and implement EHS programs to support site-specific needs and global EHS goals.
- Analyze and evaluate EHS performance, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and align efforts with AGC Biologics' business objectives.
- Oversee EHS support for AGC Biologics construction projects, ensuring contractor compliance with safety rules and company policies.
- Ensure conformance with ISO14001 and ISO45001, and lead audits and inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Lead EHS incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
- Oversee EHS training programs to ensure regulatory compliance and employee awareness.
- Develop EHS policies and procedures to control site-specific risks and comply with laws and regulations.
- Interface with regulatory agencies to ensure EHS compliance and represent the site during inspections and audits.
- Establish and support safety organizations such as Safety Committees, Wellness teams, and Sustainability groups.
- Perform risk assessments for new equipment, processes, and projects to reduce injury potential and environmental liability.
- Evaluate new client molecules for occupational health and safety risks and serve as an EHS subject matter expert during client audits.
- Oversee emergency preparedness, planning, and the formation of emergency response teams.
- Manage hazardous waste programs, including waste minimization, pollution prevention, and disposal reporting.
- Effectively communicate with team members at all level.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:- Translates mission, vision, and values into actionable goals.
- Creates an environment where staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
- Demonstrates high ethical standards and resolves conflicts productively.
- Maintains confidentiality of private and sensitive information.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS laws and regulations.
- Expertise in ergonomics, behavior-based safety, industrial hygiene, and safety analysis methods.
- Experience in implementing EHS management systems (e.g., ISO14001, ISO45001).
- Effective training, communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong ability to analyze data, assess risks, and identify solutions.
- Ability to work independently and in teams, including on flexible work schedules.
- Proficiency in software applications for monitoring, reporting, and presentations.
- Demonstrated ability to partner and lead the direction of the organization.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:- Bachelor's degree in environmental health and safety or related field, with equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of experience in environmental health and safety management in biopharmaceutical or chemical industries.
- Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards is required.
- Professional certification (CSP or CIH) preferred.
COMPENSATION:
$124,000 - $195,000
Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe. AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients' most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com. Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
