EHS Manager

Samsung BioLogics Co.; 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 seeks an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to partner with site leadership and drive a strong culture of safety across manufacturing and laboratory operations.

The role requires a BS in EHS or related field, 4+ years in pharma/regulated manufacturing, and certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM or CHST. You will oversee audits, investigations, training, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field is required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience developing, implementing and managing EHS programs in pharma/biotech or regulated manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, ANSI and NFPA standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading investigations, audits, training programs, and risk management across manufacturing and lab settings.

Responsibilities

• Drive site EHS programs and escalate risks to site leadership.
• Serve as primary contact for OSHA, EPA, DOT and regulators and ensure compliance.
• Lead investigations into injuries, incidents, environmental releases, and near misses to identify root causes.
• Develop and manage internal EHS audits, KPIs, and performance targets.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Education

B.S. in Environmental Health & Safety

CSP

CIH

CHST

CHMM

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

Responsibilities include:

• 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 proposals (including capital projects and new product introductions) to identify potential EHS issues and participate in their resolution. Support the site contractor safety program.
• Support the site emergency response program.
• 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

• 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

The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $93,225 to $124,300plus 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