Senior Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

AGC Biologics, Inc.; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

AGC Biologics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Environmental Health & Safety to lead the development and implementation of EHS programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence at the Bothell site.

You will foster a proactive safety culture and guide continuous improvement across the organization. The role focuses on building robust EHS procedures, managing audits, and coordinating with operations to evaluate risks related to new processes and projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety or related science field (or equivalent).
• 10 years’ experience in environmental health and safety management, preferably in biopharmaceutical or chemical industries.
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state and local EHS laws and regulations including environmental permitting, emergency planning and life safety requirements.
• Expertise with ergonomics, safety analysis methods, and control strategies.
• Experience implementing EHS management systems (ISO14001, ISO45001).
• Ability to collect and analyze data, assess risk factors and identify solutions.

Responsibilities

• Leads site EHS efforts to build a safe work culture and robust EHS procedures and processes.
• Develops and implements site-specific EHS strategies and plans to meet goals.
• Keeps regulatory compliance, minimizes risks, and supports company EHS goals.
• Leads EHS management system reviews and audit processes for regulatory conformance.
• Oversees EHS training programs and site e-learning systems.
• Interfaces with regulatory agencies and maintains environmental permits and reporting.
• Directly supervises and develops the EHS team.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety or related science field

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

LEAN tools

Job description

Join Us in Bringing Hope to Life Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life‑changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. To advance this purpose, we rely on team members who value excellence, collaboration, and meaningful work.

Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Environmental Health & Safety plays a key leadership role in shaping a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace at AGC Biologics. In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of EHS programs, bringing technical expertise and practical guidance to support regulatory compliance and operational excellence, from facility startup through ongoing operations. Partnering across the organization, you will drive continuous improvement, empower employees to take ownership of safety, and build a strong, proactive safety culture.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Leads site EHS efforts to build a safe work culture and robust EHS procedures and processes.
• Partners closely with site leadership and management staff to create a safe working environment, strengthen EHS accountability, and minimize operational risk.
• Evaluates emerging state and federal regulatory requirements and develops and implements EHS programs, policies, and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance, control site‑specific risks, and support AGC Biologics requirements and global EHS goals.
• Analyzes and evaluates EHS performance to identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensures alignment with AGC Biologics EHS and business objectives and initiatives.
• Develops and implements site‑specific EHS strategies and plans to ensure goals are met.
• Provides EHS oversight and support to AGC Biologics construction projects to ensure contractor compliance with safety rules and company policies.
• Works closely with contractors and project management to evaluate planned construction activities and review safety work plans to ensure safe design, safety and fire code compliance, and environmental protection.
• Partners with Operations and Engineering to evaluate EHS requirements and potential risks associated with new or modified processes, equipment, chemicals, and capital projects.
• Establishes appropriate controls and requirements before implementation to ensure regulatory compliance, reduce the potential for injury, and minimize environmental liability.
• Provides oversight of ongoing conformance and certification to site EHS management systems, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Leads EHS management system reviews and EHS audit and inspection processes to ensure regulatory compliance and conformance to AGC Biologics requirements.
• Establishes an effective EHS reporting, incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action process.
• Leads or champions investigations involving serious incidents.
• Designs and delivers EHS training programs to ensure regulatory compliance and employee knowledge and awareness.
• Manages the site EHS e‑learning system.
• Interfaces with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to ensure EHS compliance obligations are met.
• Ensures compliance with environmental permits and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Represents the site during regulatory agency inspections, audits, and inquiries.
• Establishes, mentors, and supports the site safety organizations, including the Safety Committee, Wellness team, Ergonomics team, and Environmental/Sustainability teams.
• Facilitates EHS continuous improvement project teams in the use of safety analysis tools and methods.
• Evaluates new client molecules for occupational health and safety risk.
• Serves as subject matter expert for client EHS audits and inquiries regarding site EHS programs and processes.
• Provides oversight of the site emergency preparedness and planning process, procedures, and the formation and training of an emergency response team.
• Oversees industrial hygiene programs, including development of sampling plans and implementation of process improvements and controls to minimize employee exposure to hazardous substances.
• Oversees the site’s hazardous waste management program, including waste minimization, pollution prevention planning, hazardous waste handling, transportation, disposal, and reporting.
• Directly supervises and develops the site’s EHS team.
• Establishes priorities and ensures effective execution of assigned EHS programs and responsibilities.
• Develops and manages the annual EHS department budget.

Your Leadership Skills

Well‑developed interpersonal, written communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to partner with all levels of the organization.

Ability to provide strategic direction while remaining actively engaged in tactical work and day‑to‑day execution.

Ability to prioritize and secure resources for projects and initiatives that improve site safety, occupational health, environmental compliance, and overall EHS performance.

Your Technical Skills

Strong understanding of environmental permitting and regulatory reporting requirements.

Knowledge of occupational safety, industrial hygiene, hazardous chemicals and materials, hazardous waste, and emergency response programs.

Strong understanding of process safety management principles and risk assessment methodologies.

Ability to evaluate EHS implications associated with process, equipment, chemical, and project changes.

Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to develop clear regulatory documentation, procedures, reports, and compliance records.

Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear and practical direction for a multidisciplinary workforce.

Your Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety or related science field with equivalent related experience in environmental health and safety.

10 years’ experience in environmental health and safety management with experience in biopharmaceutical or chemical industries.

Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state and local environmental health and safety laws and regulations including environmental permitting, emergency planning and fire protection/life safety requirements.

Expertise with ergonomics, behavior‑based safety, industrial hygiene, and safety analysis methods (i.e. job safety incident analysis, safety FMEA, safety kaizen, LEAN tools) and control strategies.

Knowledge and experience implementing EHS management systems (i.e. ISO14001, ISO45001).

Ability to collect and analyze data, assess risk factors and identify solutions to complex problems.

Ability to work on a flexible work schedule including an on‑call basis.

Computer proficiency in software applications required for analyzing, monitoring, reporting and presentations.

Preferred: Professional certification (CSP or CIH).

Preferred: ISO certification.

Compensation

$124,320 - $170,940, based on experience

Location

Onsite Bothell

Schedule

Standard

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that may include annual bonus opportunities, paid time off, medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, education assistance, employee referral and recognition programs, and additional wellbeing benefits.

Eligibility and benefits may vary based on role, location, and employment status.

Who We Are

AGC Biologics is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization with a strong presence in the United States. From our headquarters in Bothell, Washington, we develop and manufacture life‑changing advanced biologics for some of the world’s most innovative pharmaceutical companies. Together with our team members across Europe, the U.S., and Japan, we deliver development and manufacturing of mammalian and microbial‑based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells therapies. Across our global network, we are united by one mission: To work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market. We are a collaborative, inclusive, and equal‑opportunity organization where team members are valued for their expertise, teamwork, and ingenuity. AGC Biologics is Your Friendly CDMO Expert – dedicated partners with the expertise and commitment to support our customers and teams. We work with some of the world’s most innovative pharmaceutical companies to develop and manufacture their life‑changing drug products. If you’re motivated by meaningful impact and ready to join our journey,