Health Safety & Environment Manager (EHS)

The Fountain Group; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Manager, Health, Safety and Environment to support the expansion of our Durham campus to include Large Molecule drug substance production at the new RTP, NC facility. You will develop, implement, and track HSE deliverables and readiness prior to operations.

The role acts as primary HSE contact on the LMO SLT, leading Occupational Safety programs across the Durham site and driving a proactive safety culture while ensuring environmental protection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, or related field.
• Professional HSE certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH) a plus.
• 8+ years of HSE program development/management experience in a manufacturing/laboratory environment, preferably biopharma.
• Experience supporting the design and startup of new LMO/ADP facilities and manufacturing operations (PHAs, P&ID/design documentation review) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and track completion of HSE deliverables and readiness prior to start of operations.
• Lead Occupational Safety programs across the Durham campus and act as primary HSE contact for the LMO SLT.

Skills

HSE certifications (CSP, CIH)

HSE program leadership

Design input coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, or related field

Tools

PHA, P&ID design docs

Job description

Job Details:

• Pay: $80-100/hrto Start
• 6+ month position, potential for extension based on performance and budget
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (Standard 1st Shift)

Description

The Manager, Health, Safety and Environment, is responsible for supporting the expansion of Durham campus operations to include Large Molecule drug substance production at our new facility in RTP, NC. This vital position will develop, implement, and track completion of HSE deliverables and needs (e.g., design input, construction safety, HSE operational readiness prior to the start of operations). The role will support overall project success, as well as ensure robust implementation of HSE systems, programs, and controls prior to start of operations. The role will be on the LMO SLT and act as primary point of contact to that platform providing expert support across HSE topics.

This role will be the Functional Lead for Occupational Safety programs across the Durham campus’s overall Gene Therapy/LMO/ADP operations. This role will lead implementation of robust HSE programs to ensure the protection of associated and the environment while simultaneously contributing to a strong, proactive, and enabling HSE culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, or related field.
• Professional HSE certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH or equivalent) a plus.
• 8+ years of HSE program development/management experience in a manufacturing/laboratory environment, preferably within the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Prior experience supporting the design and startup of new LMO/ADP facilities and manufacturing operations (e.g., PHAs, P&ID/design documentation review, HSE operational readiness) a plus.

Referral Bonus for any candidate who is hired and still gainfully employed after 30 days.