Senior EHS Manager, Life Sciences & CDMO Compliance

Porton Pharma Solutions Ltd.; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Porton Pharma Solutions Ltd. in Cranbury, NJ is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead our EHS initiatives within our CDMO operations.

The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while fostering a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. The role requires proactive risk management, incident investigation, and development of training programs to promote safety awareness among all employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical manufacturing, life sciences, or CDMO environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NJDEP, DEA, DOT, RCRA, and other applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Experience supporting laboratory, pilot plant, manufacturing, and GMP-regulated operations.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, ASP, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations at federal and state levels, including hazardous waste management, air resource regulations, the Right-to-Know Act, emergency preparedness, and X-ray compliance.
• Ensure that the facility meets all legal and regulatory requirements, including licensing conditions.
• Prepare and submit reports as required by the EPA, NJDEP, and OSHA for all J-Star sites in support of regulated and licensed activities.
• Lead inspections by regulatory agencies (EPA, NJDEP, DEA, OSHA) and the audits from client.
• Develop strategies to meet EHS standards while adhering to project timelines.
• Establish open communication channels with corporate EHS headquarters in Porton, China.
• Develop, update, and file emergency response plans with the appropriate agencies as required by law.
• Draft and update SOPs and training materials in EHS; conduct relevant training to employees.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Incident investigation

Training program development

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Audits management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering

Job description

Porton Pharma Solutions Ltd. in Cranbury, NJ is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead our EHS initiatives within our CDMO operations.

The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while fostering a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. The role requires proactive risk management, incident investigation, and development of training programs to promote safety awareness among all employees.