Head of EHS, RTP PharmaAbout This Role:
As the Head of EHS at our RTP Pharma facility, you will lead the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) function and work collaboratively to ensure suitable systems and programs are in place to maintain compliance, mitigate risk, drive performance and promote a positive EHS culture.Reporting to the Global EHS organization, this position is a member of the RTP Pharma site leadership team and provides a wide range of EHS support to promote global and site EHS programs while partnering with site leadership on EHS matters. The Head of EHS has overall responsibility for the effective implementation of Biogen’s EHS Management System at site level, ensuring compliance with applicable external regulatory requirements (i.e., OSHA, RCRA, etc.) and site permits (air, wastewater, stormwater, etc.). In this key role, your insights and guidance will be instrumental in steering RTP Pharma towards best-in-class EHS performance, ensuring our operations meet the expectations of our stakeholders. What You’ll Do:Lead the development and implementation of EHS programs, ensuring compliance and promoting a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.Partner with site leadership to interpret EHS obligations, analyze potential impacts, and communicate critical EHS issues to both site and global leadership.Provide guidance on complex EHS matters, spearhead risk management initiatives, and facilitate the sharing of best practices across the organization.Oversee the professional growth of EHS personnel, fostering a team environment and enabling each member to succeed.Work collaboratively with various departments to set EHS and achieve goals and objectives. Manage EHS financial planning, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to support EHS initiatives and address potential risks.Coordinate emergency planning efforts to minimize the impact on employees, facilities, community, and the environment.Oversee hazardous, non-hazardous, and biohazardous waste management, including compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
