EHS Manager

Samsung Biologics; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 93,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Vacation time

401K match

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

Samsung Biologics in Maryland is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to partner with site leadership and drive a culture of safety and compliance across manufacturing and laboratory operations.

You will lead risk assessments, regulatory interactions, training, audits, and incident investigations, while supporting capital projects and contractor safety programs. A BS in EHS and 4+ years in pharma/regulatory settings are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health & Safety or related field.
• Minimum 4 years developing and managing EHS programs in pharma/regulated settings.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, NFPA, and related regs.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and lab operations.
• Proven leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business applications.

Responsibilities

• Drive site EHS programs and escalate risks to leadership.
• Serve as primary contact for OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulators.
• Lead risk assessments and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Integrate EHS into capital projects and operations.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver EHS training and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain internal EHS audit program and KPI tracking.
• Collaborate with Samsung Biologics global sites on best practices.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health & Safety

Tools

EHS management software

Job description

Join Samsung Biologics as an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager and play a key role in supporting our mission to deliver life-saving medicines.

The EHS Manager position serves as a strategic partner to site leadership, driving a strong culture of safety, environmental stewardship, compliance, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities

The EHS Manager is responsible for driving site EHS programs and proactively escalating risks to site leadership. This individual will serve as a key contact for regulatory agencies, including OSHA, EPA, and DOT, while ensuring compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.

• Advise and support site risk assessment processes to identify, evaluate, and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Partner with project teams to ensure EHS requirements are incorporated into capital projects, facility modifications, and operational initiatives.
• Establish robust risk management processes and ensure effective implementation throughout the site.
• Lead and oversee investigations involving injuries, illnesses, environmental releases, near misses, and non-injury incidents to identify root causes and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead investigations into serious incidents and adverse events.
• Provide timely, high-quality technical EHS guidance and support to employees and leadership.
• Design, deliver, and oversee EHS training programs to ensure regulatory compliance and employee competency.
• Conduct routine workplace inspections and assessments to verify compliance with site policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and manage an internal EHS audit program to assess compliance with legal and company standards while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Establish site EHS policies, objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and performance targets aligned with Samsung Biologics' long-term EHS strategy.
• Monitor, analyze, and report EHS performance metrics, implementing actions to address trends and improve performance.
• Develop and maintain programs that effectively manage environmental, health and safety risks within an integrated EHS management system.
• Review change management initiatives, including capital projects and new product introductions, to identify potential EHS impacts and support risk mitigation efforts.
• Support and oversee contractor safety programs to ensure safe work practices and compliance.
• Collaborate with EHS professionals across Samsung Biologics global sites to share best practices, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and continuously improve site EHS policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Ensure accurate and timely EHS reporting to regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Education Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline required.

Experience Minimum of 4 years of experience developing, implementing, and managing EHS programs, preferably within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environments.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Experience supporting manufacturing and laboratory operations.

Knowledge of EHS management systems, risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation processes, and regulatory compliance programs.

Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related business applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications Bachelors or Master's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.

Professional certifications preferred, including:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
• Other EHS-related professional certifications

Salary

The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $93,225 to $124,300 plus annual bonus, when eligible. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation time
• 401K match
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment

Samsung Biologics is a fully integrated CDMO offering state-of-the-art contract development and manufacturing services. With proven regulatory approvals, the largest capacity, and the fastest throughput, Samsung Biologics is an award-winning partner of choice and is uniquely able to support the development and manufacturing of biologics products at every stage of the process while meeting the evolving needs of biopharmaceutical companies worldwide.