Senior Specialist, EHS

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company focused on RNA interference therapies.

The EHS Senior Specialist supports the Madison site by developing and improving occupational health and safety programs, conducting audits, investigations, training, and ensuring regulatory compliance across environmental, health and safety areas. This role partners with site leadership to promote a strong safety culture, implement corrective actions, and maintain robust EHS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in an EHS role, preferably in R&D/lab/manufacturing/biotech.
• Strong biosafety and chemical safety knowledge in a research setting.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver effective EHS training.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities with good judgment.
• Proficiency with standard business software including MS Office.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EHS systems, programs, and procedures to prevent injuries, reduce unsafe conditions, and improve site safety.
• Participate in incident investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Conduct facility audits, surveys, and inspections for environmental and safety hazards and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain EHS records and support regulatory reporting.
• Assist with risk assessments for processes, equipment, chemicals, and PPE.
• Support hazardous chemical and biological waste management activities.
• Develop and deliver EHS training, focusing on lab safety, chemical safety, biosafety, and injury prevention.
• Monitor contractors for safety compliance and participate in projects involving new equipment and PPE assessments.

Skills

EHS program development

Biosafety & chemical safety

Training delivery

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq ARWR) is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Arrowhead's RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing.

Arrowhead is focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins that are involved with disease. The depth and versatility of our RNAi technologies enables us to potentially address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and pursue disease targets that are not otherwise addressable by small molecules and biologics. Arrowhead is leading the field in bringing the promise of RNAi to address diseases outside of the liver, and our clinical pipeline includes disease targets in the liver and lung with a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates.

Arrowhead's corporate headquarters is in Pasadena, CA with research and development teams in Madison, WI & San Diego, CA, and a state of the art manufacturing facility in Verona, WI. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need.

The Position

The EHS Senior Specialist reports to the Site Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager and supports the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs for the Madison facility. This role helps develop and maintain a comprehensive occupational health and safety program, including safety inspections, incident investigations, laboratory-focused EHS training, and environmental compliance activities.

The EHS Senior Specialist will help ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations while promoting a strong site safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of EHS systems, programs, and procedures designed to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses, reduce unsafe conditions and behaviors, and strengthen employee engagement in site safety.
• Participate in incident investigations to identify root causes and support the development and implementation of sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct facility audits, surveys, and inspections to identify environmental, occupational health, and safety hazards; evaluate compliance with applicable regulations; and recommend practical corrective actions and process improvements.
• Maintain required EHS records and support timely regulatory reporting.
• Review and support risk assessments related to process hazards, new equipment and processes, chemicals, biological materials, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Support hazardous chemical and biological waste management activities, including proper handling, transportation, documentation, and disposal.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs, with an emphasis on laboratory safety, chemical safety, biosafety, and injury prevention.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with site safety policies and applicable requirements.
• Serve as the EHS representative on projects involving new equipment, process improvements, facility changes, and PPE assessments.
• Recommend and implement improvements that promote environmental, health, and safety excellence across the site.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.
• Comply with all applicable regulations, company policies, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• 5 years of experience in an EHS role, preferably within a research and development, laboratory, manufacturing, or biotechnology environment.
• Strong knowledge of biosafety and chemical safety practices in a research and development environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective EHS training.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a high level of initiative and sound judgment.
• Proficiency with standard business software, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred

• Experience working in a regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of applicable EHS regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Commitment to maintaining compliance with company quality, safety, and standard operating procedures.

Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.

Candidates must have current, valid authorization to work in the country where this role is located.