What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Head of EHS, R&D and Affiliates position at CSL?
The Opportunity
CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients’ needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.
CSL Behring operates one of the world’s largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.
To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.
Our Benefits
For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL.
You Belong at CSL
At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.
To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging
Equal Opportunity Employer
CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.
- The Head of EHS – R&D, Commercial and Affiliates is responsible for developing, maintaining, and integrating the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHSS) strategic plan across all R&D, commercial and affiliate sites.
- This role ensures program and performance improvement by aligning EHS initiatives with internal and external stakeholder expectations.
- The incumbent will lead the development of policies, standards, and tools for EHS compliance and risk management in alignment with Centers of Excellence (CoEs), while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance across all CSL operations.
- This position plays a critical role in identifying and mitigating high-hazard and potential injury risks, and in promoting a safe and healthy workplace culture across all sites and functions.
- Develop, maintain, and integrate EHS strategic plans to drive continuous improvement in program performance.
- Interface across all areas of the business to ensure EHS decisions are aligned with internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop policies, standards, and tools for EHS compliance and risk management aligned with Centers of Excellence (CoEs).
- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across all CSL R&D, commercial and affiliate operations.
- Identify and mitigate high-hazard and potential injury risks through proactive risk management strategies.
- Promote a safe and healthy workplace culture across all sites and functions.
- Collaborate with global and regional EHS teams to ensure consistency and best practices in compliance and risk mitigation.
- Monitor EHS performance metrics and implement corrective actions to address gaps and improve outcomes.
- Oversee medical support, pandemic preparedness, and emergency response for international business travelers.
- Oversee Biosafety Level (BSL) protocols, Chemical Hygiene Plans, and high-potency compound handling.
- Advise on safe design for new lab expansions, equipment installations, and hazardous waste infrastructure.
- Ensure R&D activities adhere to Laboratory Standards and institutional biosafety committee (IBC) guidelines.
- Lead global initiatives for ergonomics (office and field); support global initiatives for mental health and employee wellness.
- Manage driver safety training and risk management for the commercial vehicle fleet.
- Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement in EHS practices and technologies.
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or related field required.
- Advanced degree (e.g., Master's, MBA) preferred.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in EHS leadership roles, with a focus on commercial and affiliate operations.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing EHS compliance programs and risk management frameworks.
- Proven track record of managing cross-functional teams and driving organizational change.
CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients’ needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.
CSL Behring operates one of the world’s largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.
To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.
Our Benefits
For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL.
You Belong at CSL
At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.
To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging
Equal Opportunity Employer
CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.