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Boehringer Ingelheim; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and wellbeing programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

An international biopharmaceutical company is seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety leader in Saint Joseph, Missouri. This role involves directing safety protocols, ensuring compliance with regulations, and training staff. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of EHS&S experience, including 5 in leadership roles. The company offers a supportive environment focused on employee development and well-being, fostering a culture where differences are valued.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of EHS&S experience in biological manufacturing.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in EHS&S.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at local/global levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Environmental, Health, and Safety at the site.
• Oversee compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
• Train and develop departmental employees for succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Safety management

Occupational health

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental, occupational health and safety or related discipline

Job description

Description

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim’s high regard for our employees.

Provide leadership and direction for the Environmental, Health and Safety of the site. Responsible for the evaluation of existing EH&S policies/programs and the implementation of new processes/procedures to ensure compliance with federal/state/local laws as well as regulatory requirements. Oversight of the planning and managing of all responses to emergencies affecting community, site and employee health and safety.

Designated as the site Responsible Official (RO) for the CDC Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP). Oversees compliance for all activities involving select agents, including biosafety, security, incident response, and occupational health program requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide direction, oversight, leadership and alignment of environmental, facilities, industrial hygiene, safety, loss prevention, and site services functions, directing the development, implementation, and maintenance of related policies, guidelines, procedures, and plans as required by internal and external regulations which incorporate current industry best practices
• Oversee the maintenance and submission of compliance, permitting, and other regulatory records and reports. Direct the negotiation of OSHA and related licenses and permits with local, state, and federal agencies
• Oversee and manage industrial hygiene, hazardous waste, infectious and infectious waste, air and water emissions compliance, and the site’s construction safety and health program
• Oversee site compliance with all laws/regulations governing community and employees as related to chemical right‑to‑know, biohazard handling and control
• Develop and direct proactive safety and health program elements which provide leading indication of the effectiveness of the site’s safety and health program
• Develop a culture within the site where all employees become an extension of the Safety, Health and Environmental Department
• Direct the Environmental, Health, Safety Departments’ actions as a business partner in the planning, design, implementation of site safety programs, ensuring compliance with Corporate guidelines and policies
• Direct Environmental Department in various environmental topics to include minimizing waste by playing an active role in the research, design, and start‑up of equipment leading to a reduction in pollution via air, water or solid waste
• Coach, mentor, lead and manage departmental employees
• Ensure that training and other personal development programs are in place for succession planning and the development of subordinates
• Ensure that performance opportunities are pro‑actively managed through the Performance Management system
• Prepare capital, expense, and head count budgets
• Serves as the institution’s designated authority ensuring full compliance with all Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP) regulations and institutional registration requirements
• Serve as the primary liaison with CDC/DSAT, USDA/APHIS, and FSAP
• Maintains the authority to implement any action necessary to ensure compliance, including restricting access, halting experiments, or enforcing corrective measures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, occupational health and safety or related discipline
• In addition to bachelor’s degree, a minimum of ten (10) years directly related EHS&S experience in biological manufacturing environment or related environment
• Experience must be inclusive of a minimum of five (5) years progressive leadership experience to include leading a team of subject matter experts and/or moderate to complex EHS&S projects/programs
• Demonstrated ability in influencing key stakeholders at a local and regional/global level

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post‑offer physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you’ll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com