Strategic EHS Manager, Life Sciences

Samsung BioLogics Co.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 93,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Vacation time

401K match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Job summary

Samsung Biologics in Rockville, MD is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to partner with site leadership and drive a strong culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and lab operations.

You will lead EHS programs, manage audits, investigations, training, and regulatory liaison with OSHA/EPA/DOT, and help integrate EHS into capital projects while maintaining metrics and KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience developing, implementing, and managing EHS programs, preferably within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and laboratory operations.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related business applications.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support site risk assessment processes to identify, evaluate, and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Partner with project teams to ensure EHS requirements are incorporated into capital projects, facility modifications, and operational initiatives.
• Establish robust risk management processes and ensure effective implementation throughout the site.
• Lead and oversee investigations involving injuries, illnesses, environmental releases, near misses, and non-injury incidents to identify root causes and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead investigations into serious incidents and adverse events.
• Provide timely, high-quality technical EHS guidance and support to employees and leadership.
• Design, deliver, and oversee EHS training programs to ensure regulatory compliance and employee competency.
• Conduct routine workplace inspections and assessments to verify compliance with site policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and manage an internal EHS audit program to assess compliance with legal and company standards while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Establish site EHS policies, objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and performance targets aligned with Samsung Biologics' long-term EHS strategy.
• Monitor, analyze, and report EHS performance metrics, implementing actions to address trends and improve performance.
• Develop and maintain programs that effectively manage environmental, health, and safety risks within an integrated EHS management system.
• Review change proposals (including capital projects and new product introductions) to identify potential EHS issues and participate in their resolution.
• Support the site contractor safety program.
• Support the site emergency response program.
• Collaborate with EHS professionals across Samsung Biologics global sites to share best practices, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and continuously improve site EHS policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Ensure accurate and timely EHS reporting to regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health & Safety

Master’s degree in EHS or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EHS management systems

Job description

Samsung Biologics in Rockville, MD is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to partner with site leadership and drive a strong culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and lab operations.

You will lead EHS programs, manage audits, investigations, training, and regulatory liaison with OSHA/EPA/DOT, and help integrate EHS into capital projects while maintaining metrics and KPIs.