Job Description

Serán BioScience is searching for a strategic leader to build and steer the EHS team. The EHS Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all aspects of the environmental health and safety programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and promote a safe and sustainable work environment for employees. This role will shape and drive programs that safeguard employees, facilities, and the environment, ensuring regulatory compliance in fast-paced, high-stakes CDMO operations. Looking for a leader with expertise to help guide the safe handling of novel drug therapeutics while fostering a culture of risk awareness and operational excellence. As a partner in the planning and execution of a greenfield commercial manufacturing site, this role will influence facility design, manufacturing projects, and process improvements, integrating modern safety protocols and digital tools. Ideal candidates bring a strong technical foundation, certifications like CSP or CIH, and a decade of experience in EHS leadership within regulated manufacturing environments. By joining a CDMO as its Director of EHS, you will play a pivotal role in protecting people and products, building a resilient safety culture, and contributing to the delivery of life-changing therapies worldwide.

• Provides corporate oversight on matters related to compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Establishes, builds consensus, and communicates standards and guidelines to the organization
• Conducts periodic audits, surveys, and visits along with established governance systems and keeps management apprised of potential risks and liabilities
• Focuses on prevention and actively participate in setting the agenda for EH&S as well as the development and revision of regulations affecting Company operations
• Recommends facilities, staffing, and funds required to carry out programs, which are directly related with and directed toward fulfillment of overall organizational objectives
• Is a recognized leader and authority in a broad area of EH&S specialization
• Selects EH&S programs to further the organization’s objectives
• Conceives and plans investigations of broad areas for which precedents are lacking in areas critical to the overall EH&S function
• Is consulted extensively by associates and others with a high degree of reliance placed on their scientific interpretations and advice
• Ensures that overall budgets, schedules, and performance standards are realistically set and attained
• Provides periodic reports of progress and plans and conducts briefings and technical meetings for senior management as appropriate
• Contributes to site strategy as part of the Operations Leadership Team
• Monitors and interprets relevant local, state, and federal EHS regulations and guidelines applicable to the biopharma industry
• Authors EHS policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with industry best practices and legal requirements
• Oversees team who implements safety training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors to prevent accidents and injuries
• Manages incident investigations and root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurre
• Maintains and analyzes safety data and metrics, providing regular reports to management and recommending action plans
• Manages the team who identifies and assesses potential EHS hazards and risks, implementing controls to mitigate them
• Manages the team who delivers EHS training and workshops to employees, promoting awareness and a proactive approach to safety
• Scope of work may increase to align with Company initiatives
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Proven experience (10+ years) is EHS, preferably within biopharma or pharmaceutical industry
5+ years of successful EH&S leadership experience directly managing EH&S staff
Successful experience in leading teams in a multi-plant and/or multi-site cGMP-regulated commercial manufacturing environment, including cross-functional team leadership
In-depth knowledge of EHS regulations and standards, including OSHA, EPA, and other relevant agencies
Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) are preferred

Physical Requirements