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 SUMMARY The Director, Environmental Health and Safety is responsible for the development and implementation of AGC Biologics – Longmont & Boulder, Colorado locations Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs and processes. Provides EHS leadership and technical expertise to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance and process excellence during facility startup as well as continuing operations. Drives and proactively leads efforts to create and maintain a safe working environment and safety culture. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Leads Colorado EHS Team and efforts to maintain an aligned safe work culture and robust EHS procedures and processes. Partners closely with site leadership and management staff to create a safe working environment and minimize operational risk. Provide leadership and direction to the Colorado EHS organization. The team is responsible for monitoring emerging state and federal regulatory requirements and establishing appropriate EHS programs and processes to ensure ongoing compliance. Develops and implements EHS programs in support of site requirements and global EHS goals. Analyzes and evaluates EHS performance to identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement. Assures alignment with AGC Biologics EHS and business objectives and initiatives. Develops and implements site-specific EHS strategies and plans to ensure goals are met. EHS oversight and supports AGC Biologics construction projects to ensure contractor compliance with safety rules and company policies. Works closely with contractors and project management to evaluate planned construction activities and review safety work plans to ensure safe design, safety and fire code compliance, and environmental protection. Provides oversight and ongoing conformance and certification to site EHS management systems including ISO14001 and ISO45001. Leads EHS management system reviews and EHS audit and inspection processes to ensure regulatory compliance and conformance to AGC Biologics requirements. Accountable for effective EHS reporting, incident investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action process. Able to lead/champion investigations involving serious incidents. Oversees EHS training programs to ensure regulatory compliance and employee knowledge and awareness. Manages the site EHS e-learning system. Develops EHS policies and procedures to comply with laws and regulations, conform to AGC Biologics requirements, and control site-specific risks. Interfaces with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to ensure EHS compliance obligations are met. Ensures compliance with environmental permits and regulatory reporting requirements. Represents the site during regulatory agency inspections, audits, and inquiries. Establishes, mentors, and supports the site safety organizations including Safety Committee, Wellness team, Ergonomics, and Environmental/Sustainability teams. Facilitates EHS continuous improvement project teams in the use of safety analysis tools and methods. EHS performs risk assessments of new equipment, processes, and projects to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, reduce the potential for injury, and minimize environmental liability. Evaluates new client molecules for occupational health and safety risk. Serves as subject matter expert for client EHS audits and inquiries of site EHS programs and processes. Provides oversight of the site emergency preparedness and planning process, procedures, and the formation and training of an emergency response team. Oversees industrial hygiene programs including development of sampling plans and implementation of process improvements and controls to minimize employee exposures to hazardous substances. Oversees the site’s hazardous waste management program including waste minimization, pollution prevention planning, hazardous waste handling, transportation, disposal, and reporting. LEADERSHIP SKILLS Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety or related science field with equivalent related experience in environmental health and safety. 12 years’ experience in environmental health and safety management with experience in biopharmaceutical or chemical industries. 8 years in management or leadership role. Professional certification (CSP or CIH) preferred. Translates mission, vision, values into actionable goals and objectives. Provides adequate structure, direction, and feedback. Creates an environment where staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed and develop. Shows appreciation for and rewards individual and group excellence. Demonstrates high standards of ethics and fairness. Takes appropriate risks and encourages staff to do the same. Works through conflict and ensures productive resolution. Maintains confidentiality of private and sensitive information. QUALIFICATIONS Required: Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental health and safety laws and regulations including environmental permitting, emergency planning and fire protection/life safety requirements. Expertise with ergonomics, behavior-based safety, industrial hygiene, and safety analysis methods (i.e. job safety incident analysis, safety FMEA, safety kaizen, LEAN tools) and control strategies. Knowledge and experience implementing EHS management systems (i.e. ISO14001, ISO45001). Effective training techniques and skills Well-developed interpersonal, written communication, presentation, and facilitation skills with the ability to partner with all levels of the organization. Ability to collect and analyze data, assess risk factors, and identify solutions to complex problems. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Ability to work on a flexible work schedule including an on-call basis. Computer proficiency in software applications is required for analyzing, monitoring, reporting, and presentations. Physical Requirements: Ability to work on a flexible work schedule including an on-call basis. Compensation Range: $164,400 - $226,050 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. 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.