Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

Catalent, Inc.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Benefits from day one (medical, dental

Vision benefits

Job summary

Catalent, Inc. in Princeton, NJ, is hiring a Manager, Environmental Health & Safety to lead and maintain EHS programs, ensuring compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations and company standards.

You will partner with site leadership to foster a safety culture and drive continuous improvement across environmental and safety initiatives. The role involves ISO management, incident investigations, training, inspections, and coordination of workers' compensation and emergency preparedness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• 5–7 years of EHS experience in manufacturing/pharma/biotech settings.
• Experience implementing and maintaining EHS programs and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA and related regs.
• Strong project management, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Health and Safety programs per regulations and company standards.
• Support Environmental and Sustainability programs including energy, waste, and wastewater initiatives.
• Partner with site leadership to promote safety and environmental stewardship.
• Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Assist with ISO14001 and ISO45001 management systems.
• Deliver EHS training and coaching to employees and leaders.
• Coordinate workers' compensation case management and return-to-work programs.
• Participate in inspections, audits and corrective actions.
• Assist with emergency preparedness, response, and business continuity planning.
• Analyze EHS metrics and suggest improvements to site leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

About Site

Catalent’s Princeton, New Jersey site is a key part of the company’s cell therapy network and serves as a U.S. commercial manufacturing facility for autologous and allogeneic cell therapies. The site is equipped to support the full product lifecycle, including late‑stage clinical development, process characterization, and commercial‑scale CGMP manufacturing across a wide range of cell types. With flexible cleanroom suites, quality control laboratories, and an experienced technical team focused on scalable, single‑use manufacturing approaches, the Princeton site enables reliable production and supply of advanced cell‑based therapies. As part of Catalent’s global Cell & Gene Therapy organization, the Princeton facility plays a strategic role in helping partners advance complex, personalized medicines toward commercialization.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Manager, Environmental Health & Safety to join our team. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining Environmental Health and Safety programs in compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations and company standards. The position supports environmental compliance, promotes a positive safety culture, and partners with site leadership to identify and mitigate workplace hazards. The Manager also contributes to continuous improvement efforts and supports the site’s Environmental Health and Safety management systems.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

Location: Princeton, NJ 100% Onsite

The Role

• Implement and maintain Health and Safety programs in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations and company standards.
• Support Environmental and Sustainability programs, including energy conservation, waste management, and wastewater initiatives.
• Partner with site leadership to promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.
• Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, Gemba walks, and incident investigations.
• Support administration and maintenance of ISO14001 and ISO45001 management systems.
• Deliver Environmental Health and Safety training and coaching to employees and leaders.
• Coordinate Workers Compensation case management and return-to-work programs.
• Participate in regulatory inspections, internal audits, and corrective action follow-up activities.
• Assist with emergency preparedness, emergency response, and business continuity planning.
• Analyze Environmental Health and Safety metrics and recommend improvements to site leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Candidate Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
• 5–7 years of Environmental Health and Safety experience supporting manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similar operations.
• Experience implementing and maintaining Environmental Health and Safety programs and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and other applicable regulations.
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• 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.
• Ability to perform administrative and office‑based responsibilities, including extended periods of sitting, computer use, document review, and communication with manufacturing and office personnel, while occasionally lifting up to 15 pounds and meeting visual requirements for reading and data entry.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Professional certifications such as Associate Safety Professional, Certified Safety Professional, or Certified Industrial Hygienist.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position in NJ is $140,000 – $160,000 Plus Bonus. 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. 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 offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life‑saving and life‑enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. Personal initiative. Dynamic pace. Meaningful work. Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Company Overview

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.