Manager, Environmental, Health and Safety

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits (

Tuition reimbursement

8 paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Catalent’s Chelsea, MA site is a GMP facility specializing in inhalation drug product manufacturing. The Manager, Environmental, Health and Safety leads EHS programs across multiple locations, ensuring regulatory compliance and safety excellence for a diverse workforce.

The role oversees risk assessments, emergency response, audits, and hazardous communications, with a focus on continuous safety improvements and OSHA-driven standards. Onsite, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, Chelsea, MA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, or related field.
• 5–7 years of EHS experience in a relevant role.
• Minimum 1 year of direct management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to sit/stand/walk; lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and facilitate all EHS activities to meet site goals.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State EHS regulations and Catalent guidelines.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigations.
• Oversee the site Emergency Response team and drills.
• Manage EHS incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Develop internal audit checklists to comply with OSHA standards.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Emergency response

Incident investigation

Hazard communication

Industrial hygiene

Leadership programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

Manager, Environmental, Health and Safety Catalent’s Chelsea, Massachusetts site—often referred to as the Boston location is a global Center of Excellence for spray dry dispersion (SDD) and dry powder inhaler (DPI) capsule manufacturing and packaging, supporting inhalation drug products from clinical development through commercial launch. Located at 190 Everett Avenue, the approximately 96,000‑square‑foot GMP facility features ISO 8 production suites, high‑potency containment capabilities, and advanced spray drying equipment, including multiple large‑scale GMP spray dryers. The site offers integrated services such as powder processing, capsule filling, blister packaging, and on‑site quality control and analytical testing, with capacity to produce up to 100 million capsules annually. Strategically positioned just minutes from Boston Logan International Airport and within the Greater Boston life sciences hub, the Chelsea site plays a critical role in Catalent’s global inhalation network and regulatory‑compliant manufacturing operations.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Manager, Environmental, Health and Safety to join our team. This role is responsible for planning, establishing, implementing, and maintaining a variety of occupational health, safety, and environmental programs to ensure the highest possible degree of safety for employees across multiple locations and departments. The position ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental laws, regulations, and standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a safe and compliant workplace environment. Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Location: Chelsea, MA. 100% Onsite.

The Role

• Strategically plan, develop, and facilitate all aspects of Environmental Health and Safety activities to meet site strategic goals through management of EHS&S staff at leader and individual contributor levels.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State EHS regulations while following Catalent's guidelines to ensure the safety of all onsite personnel and minimize environmental impact.
• Conduct risk assessments including Job Safety Analysis, Occupational Health Exposure Assessments, and project reviews to ensure identified risks are properly mitigated.
• Oversee the site Emergency Response team including Spill Response and First Aid responders.
• Act as the Emergency Coordinator for the site and ensure regular drills and program upkeep.
• Manage the EHS Accident/Incident Investigation program, conduct root cause analysis, and identify corrective actions.
• Manage the Hazard Communication program including the Safety Data Sheet database and codification using the HMIS system and associated training.
• Oversee the Industrial Hygiene program including assessments, recommendations on engineering controls and PPE, audits, and employee training.
• Develop Internal Audit Checklists to comply with OSHA standards and Catalent guidelines.
• All other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

• Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of related experience in Environmental Health and Safety or a related field is required.
• Must have at least 1 year of direct management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• This position requires frequent sitting, standing, and walking; occasional reaching, kneeling, pulling, pushing, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent‑sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Experience in mixed use environments (office, manufacturing, and laboratory) is preferred.
• Industry certifications in any of the following is preferred: Safety Professional Certification (Associate Safety Professional/Certified Safety Professional); OSHA 40, First Aid, RCRA, DOT certifications.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position in MA is $120,000 – $150,000 plus bonus. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary and will depend on several factors, including but not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, and business needs. Catalent is a multi‑state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.
• Diverse, inclusive culture.
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.
• Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.
• Community engagement and green initiatives.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [e-mail]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

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Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.