Head of Environmental, Health & Safety in , us

Energy Jobline ATTB; Us; On-site; EUR 161,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ATTB is seeking a Head of Environmental, Health & Safety to lead all EHS initiatives for a major U.S. expansion project.

The successful candidate will develop and implement strategies to ensure regulatory compliance, operational excellence and environmental stewardship across site selection, design, construction and startup phases. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10+ years of progressive EHS leadership in regulated manufacturing, with hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, engineering, life sciences or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive EHS leadership in highly regulated manufacturing.
• Strong OSHA/EPA knowledge, PSM and risk management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of EHS strategies to ensure regulatory compliance, operational excellence and environmental stewardship.
• Support site selection, facility design, construction, and startup readiness activities.
• Serve as SME for Process Safety Management and risk management programs; drive sustainability initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and influence cross-functional teams across the organization.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Strong communication

Project management

Process safety management

Sustainability programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS, engineering, life sciences or related

Job description

Head of Environmental, Health & Safety

About the Company

Global life sciences manufacturing organization investing in a new U.S. facility

Industry
Pharmaceuticals

Type
Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Head of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) to spearhead all related initiatives for a significant U.S. expansion project. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of EHS strategies that ensure regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and environmental stewardship. This role is pivotal in the support of site selection, facility design, construction, and operational readiness activities. The Head of EHS will also serve as the subject matter expert for Process Safety Management (PSM) and risk management programs, driving sustainability initiatives, and leading continuous improvement efforts across the organization.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in EHS, engineering, life sciences, or a related technical discipline, with a minimum of 10 years' progressive EHS leadership experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. The role requires a strong background in OSHA, EPA, PSM, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, and sustainability programs, as well as hands‑on experience with PHA, HAZOP, LOPA, MOC, and process risk management methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to influence and lead cross‑functional teams and possess strong communication, leadership, and project management skills. A background in pharmaceutical manufacturing, active pharmaceutical ingredients, biotechnology, or related fields is , with a focus on GMP-regulated manufacturing and experience in large capital projects and greenfield site development.

Functions

Operations