Senior EHS Leader – Onsite, Global Safety & Compliance

Fortrea; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

STD/LTD

401(k)

Job summary

Fortrea is seeking an experienced EHS leader to advance our global Environmental, Health, and Safety strategy as Senior Manager. You will partner with site leaders to provide expert guidance, minimize illnesses and injuries, ensure regulatory compliance, and proactively identify EHS risks across our laboratories and CRUs.

This role leads regional EHS programs, drives audits, and promotes a culture of safety and operational excellence while supporting continuous improvement and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field; 10+ years of relevant experience, or Advanced degree and 7+ years related experience.
• 10 Years of experience in EHS.
• Fluency in English for speaking, writing, and reading

Responsibilities

• Serve as the EHS lead for regional support across the Americas and CRUs, maintaining EHS systems, policies, and governance requirements.
• Provide technical EHS guidance on hazard assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions, and regulatory compliance.
• Strengthen EHS policies, SOPs, and training programs to ensure effective implementation and ongoing compliance across sites.
• Oversee CRU EHS compliance in biosafety, chemical safety, radioactive materials, hazardous waste, and permitting requirements.
• Lead internal EHS audits, support external audits and inspections, and drive timely corrective actions.
• Partner with leaders across the organization to promote EHS awareness, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and enhance overall EHS performance.
• All other duties as needed or assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field

Advanced degree (optional)

Job description

Fortrea is seeking an experienced EHS leader to advance our global Environmental, Health, and Safety strategy as Senior Manager. You will partner with site leaders to provide expert guidance, minimize illnesses and injuries, ensure regulatory compliance, and proactively identify EHS risks across our laboratories and CRUs.

This role leads regional EHS programs, drives audits, and promotes a culture of safety and operational excellence while supporting continuous improvement and governance.