Head of Environment, Health, and Safety

NXTThing RPO; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company in the Bay Area is seeking an Associate Director of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS). This leadership role focuses on developing and implementing safety compliance programs, leading crisis management teams, and fostering a culture of safety across the organization. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, substantial experience in a similar industry, and a collaborative management style.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Student loan assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years in laboratory operations within biotech or pharmaceutical settings.
• Proficient in GMP, GLP, and GDP processes.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and manage cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee EHS compliance programs for laboratories and GMP facilities.
• Lead the Crisis Management Team and Emergency Response Team.
• Drive the Process Safety Management program.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Customer Service Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Job description

This range is provided by NXTThing RPO. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $210,000.00/yr

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Associate Director, Environmental, Health and Safety

Biotechnology company based in the Bay Area, is looking to hire an Associate Director, Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS).

About the Opportunity:

The Associate Director, EHS is responsible for developing, implementing and oversight of the EHS compliance programs for laboratories, offices, GMP facilities, including general lab safety, regulatory compliance, training, and ergonomics. The Associate Director EHS is a critical point of contact for lab and office personnel, addressing safety questions and concerns, and helping to drive and maintain a culture of safety and compliance. This role will be based in the Bay Area.

If any of the below describes you, we would love to meet you!

• Confident and assertive leadership style able to positively influence change.
• Coaching, mentoring, and collaborative management style that develops rapport at all levels.
• Continuous improvement mentality with ability to strategically design and scale complex EHS programs.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Lead the strategy, development, and execution of scalable EHS programs to support evolving laboratory and GMP operations, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, business growth, and long-term sustainability goals.
• Oversee all EHS functional areas, including Emergency Response, Emergency Action Planning (EAP), Respiratory Protection (RPP), Injury and Illness Prevention (IIPP), Ergonomics, Hearing Conservation, Medical Waste, Biological Safety, Chemical Hygiene, Hazard Communication, and Exposure Control.
• Lead the Crisis Management Team (CMT) and Emergency Response Team (ERT), ensuring readiness, training, and coordinated response capabilities.
• Drive a comprehensive Process Safety Management program, integrating technical, procedural, and managerial controls to proactively identify and mitigate hazards.
• Develop and implement risk assessment protocols for chemical handling, SDS management, and operational activities to ensure regulatory compliance and employee safety.
• Establish and lead a cross-functional safety committee to coordinate safety initiatives, promote compliance, and drive continuous improvement across the organization.
• Oversee incident investigation processes, analyze trends, and lead the development of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to strengthen safety performance.
• Design and maintain compliant waste management programs, including hazardous and medical waste collection, storage, and disposal, in accordance with evolving regulations and operational needs.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in laboratory operations experience managing and scaling lab operations in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical research environment. Ten (10) years with a master’s degree. Other combinations of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Customer service oriented and has a track record of anticipating the needs of all customers, including bench scientists and office employees.
• Proficient in GMP, GLP, and GDP processes and procedures.
• Ability to collaborate cross functionally and align stakeholders to a common problem or solution.

Additional experience that would be valuable for this role includes:

• Experience managing and prioritizing input from diverse stakeholders to deploy a plan that meets the needs of the business.
• Ability to operate effectively at both an operational and strategic level.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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401(k)

Student loan assistance

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