Principal EHS Compliance Specialist - Pharma (6-Month)

United Pharma; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

United Pharma seeks an experienced Principal Environmental Specialist (EHS) to lead a six-month compliance improvement project at a pharmaceutical facility in Ridgefield, NJ. You will review and enhance environmental programs, regulatory reporting, and EHS management processes to strengthen site compliance and reduce risk.

You will identify gaps, propose corrective actions, and collaborate with site leadership and cross-functional teams to implement robust, auditable solutions across permits,

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of US EPA and NJ DEP requirements.
• Experience reviewing environmental permits, registrations, and reporting.
• Experience with EHS audits, CAPA, and change control.

Responsibilities

• Review environmental permits, SOPs, registrations, and reporting to ensure EPA/NJ regulations alignment.
• Identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions; support Enhesa register updates.
• Review compliance calendars, inspections, and training obligations.
• Review industrial hygiene assessments and exposure-monitoring data.
• Evaluate workplace exposure to chemicals, noise, and particulates.
• Develop recommendations for exposure-monitoring programs and controls.
• Support respiratory protection, fit testing, and medical surveillance requirements.
• Collaborate with IH and occupational health teams to implement controls.

Skills

EHS compliance

Audits & CAPA

Regulatory documentation

Industrial Hygiene

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related

Tools

SharePoint

Power Automate

Microsoft Forms

Job description

United Pharma seeks an experienced Principal Environmental Specialist (EHS) to lead a six-month compliance improvement project at a pharmaceutical facility in Ridgefield, NJ. You will review and enhance environmental programs, regulatory reporting, and EHS management processes to strengthen site compliance and reduce risk.

You will identify gaps, propose corrective actions, and collaborate with site leadership and cross-functional teams to implement robust, auditable solutions across permits,