Manager, EHS

Scorpion Therapeutics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) and disability/life protection

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an EHS Manager to lead the development and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs at our Indianapolis manufacturing site. The role drives compliance with industry standards and regulations while partnering with cross-functional teams to prevent incidents and improve operations.

You will manage risk assessments, regulatory reporting, training, and emergency preparedness, with up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years progressive EHS experience in regulated manufacturing/pharma.
• Experience leading EHS programs, audits, inspections, incident investigations, regulatory reporting, training, and corrective action.
• cGMP/pharma/radiopharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing or similarly regulated environments preferred.
• Supervisory or cross-functional program management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site EHS policies, procedures, programs, and management systems; drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, IDEM, IDHS, DOT, NRC/Agreement State, and other applicable EHS requirements.
• Serve as EHS subject matter expert and business partner to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, industrial hygiene/ergonomic evaluations, inspections, and audits.
• Lead investigations of incidents, near-misses, injuries, spills, and environmental events; manage root cause and CAPA.
• Develop and maintain EHS training (onboarding, annual refreshers, role-specific, emergency response, hazmat, PPE, respiratory protection, contractor safety).
• Manage environmental compliance (hazardous waste, air emissions, wastewater/stormwater, chemical management, SDS, reporting/recordkeeping).
• Prepare and submit internal/external regulatory reports.
• Lead emergency preparedness (emergency action plans, spill response, drills, fire safety, business continuity coordination).
• Establish EHS metrics and communicate results; support change management and operational readiness.
• Promote engagement via safety committees, gemba walks, coaching, observations, awareness campaigns.
• Up to 10% travel.

Skills

Leadership

EHS compliance

Incident investigation

Risk management

Communication

Gemba walks / coaching

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS/Environmental Science/Engineering

5+ years EHS experience in regulated manufacturing/pharma

CSP/ASP/CIH/CHMM (or equivalent)

Supervisory or cross-functional program management

Tools

SAP

LabLogic

Job description

Summary

The EHS Manager leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs for the Indianapolis manufacturing site.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead site EHS policies, procedures, programs, and management systems; drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, IDEM, IDHS, DOT, NRC/Agreement State, and other applicable EHS requirements.
• Serve as EHS subject matter expert and business partner to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, industrial hygiene/ergonomic evaluations, inspections, and audits.
• Lead investigations of incidents, near-misses, injuries, spills, and environmental events; manage root cause and CAPA.
• Develop and maintain EHS training (onboarding, annual refreshers, role-specific, emergency response, hazmat, PPE, respiratory protection, contractor safety).
• Manage environmental compliance (hazardous waste, air emissions, wastewater/stormwater, chemical management, SDS, reporting/recordkeeping).
• Prepare and submit internal/external regulatory reports.
• Lead emergency preparedness (emergency action plans, spill response, drills, fire safety, business continuity coordination).
• Establish EHS metrics and communicate results; support change management and operational readiness.
• Promote engagement via safety committees, gemba walks, coaching, observations, awareness campaigns.
• Up to 10% travel.

Education & Experience (Required/Preferred)

• Required: Bachelor's degree in EHS/Occupational Safety/Environmental Science/Engineering/Industrial Hygiene/Chemistry or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Required: 5+ years progressive EHS experience in regulated manufacturing/pharma/biotech/radiopharmaceutical/lab environments.
• Required: Experience leading EHS programs, audits, inspections, incident investigations, regulatory reporting, training, and corrective action.
• Strongly preferred: cGMP/pharmaceutical/radiopharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing or similarly regulated environments.
• Preferred: CSP/ASP/CIH/CHMM (or equivalent); supervisory or cross-functional program management.

Skills & Qualifications

• Leadership to influence, coach, and build a proactive safety culture.
• Strong knowledge of EHS compliance, risk management, incident investigation, corrective actions, and audit readiness.
• Analytical/problem-solving skills; strong written/verbal communication.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with EHS/LMS/document control systems; SAP/LabLogic preferred.
• Strong ethics and confidentiality; applies AI to improve execution and decision-making.

Benefits

• Health Coverage; wellbeing support; financial well-being/protection (401(k), disability, life/accident, supplemental health, business travel protection, etc.).
• Paid Time Off (flexible time off or vacation + holidays by location/role).