Sr. Director, Global Governance & Assurance

Avantor; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor seeks a Senior Director of Global Governance, Assurance & Strategy for EHS3 to lead the long-term strategy of the global EHS3 function. This role partners with senior executives to shape enterprise priorities and drive standards across governance, compliance, sustainability, risk management, and operational resilience worldwide.

Leading Directors and regional leaders, you will oversee workforce design, resource allocation, and transformational initiatives that align safety, security, and

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the enterprise EHS management system, standards, processes, and governance framework.
• Establish consistent, standardized, and scalable EHS processes across sites and business units.
• Eliminate unnecessary process complexity, duplication, waste, and administrative burden.
• Establish clear process ownership, accountability, performance expectations, and escalation pathways.
• Ensure EHS processes deliver both risk reduction and operational value.

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Senior Director of Global Governance, Assurance & Strategy for Environmental, Health, Safety, Security, and Sustainability (EHS3) is responsible for defining and executing the long-term strategy for the global EHS3 function. The role provides enterprise leadership across Governance & Assurance, Environmental Compliance, Occupational Health & Safety, Security, Sustainability, Enterprise Risk Management, and Operational Excellence, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational priorities.

Leading a global organization through subordinate Directors, Senior Managers, and regional leaders, this position is accountable for the performance and integration of multiple EHS3 functions. The role oversees workforce planning, organizational design, resource allocation, and strategic execution while driving enterprise standards, governance frameworks, and transformational initiatives that strengthen operational performance, risk management, compliance, and business continuity.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the Senior Director partners with executive leaders to establish enterprise priorities, guide strategic investments, and shape long-range organizational plans. The position serves as a key authority on EHS3 strategy and performance, making decisions that significantly impact corporate objectives, operational resilience, regulatory exposure, sustainability outcomes, and organizational reputation worldwide.

How you will thrive and create an impact

EHS Governance:

• Establish and maintain the enterprise EHS management system, standards, processes, and governance framework.
• Establish consistent, standardized, and scalable EHS processes across sites and business units.
• Eliminate unnecessary process complexity, duplication, waste, and administrative burden.
• Establish clear process ownership, accountability, performance expectations, and escalation pathways.
• Ensure EHS processes deliver both risk reduction and operational value.

Regulatory & Compliance Assurance: