Global Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Company Description

Sirtex Medical is a global healthcare business with offices in Boston, Sydney, Germany, and Singapore, working to improve outcomes in people with cancer. Our current lead product is a targeted radiation therapy for liver cancer called SIR‐Spheres® Y‐90 resin microspheres. More than 100,000 doses have been supplied to treat patients with liver cancer at more than 1,300 medical centers in over 50 countries.

At Sirtex, we’re transforming our industry through our leadership with interventional oncology and being a values‐led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life‐changing  work. We offer stimulating careers and development,  encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We will always foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to improve the quality and longevity of patients’ lives by providing innovative interventional oncology solutions.

Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring and bold mission.

Job Description

How you’ll contribute…

Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Counsel and EVP of Operations and Business Development, you will lead our global Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). Your strategic vision and expertise will be instrumental in shaping and implementing policies, programs, and initiatives that minimize operational risks and uphold our core values.

The role will be responsible for the improvement and management of policies, procedures, and programs to understand, manage and improve all aspects of health, safety, environment, and security, to minimize operational risk across the organization.

• Strategic Leadership: Provide expert guidance in developing, implementing, and continuously enhancing EHS strategies, standards, and programs, fostering a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
• Global Oversight: Manage the global EHS systems, ensuring robust programs are in place to mitigate risks and environmental impacts, including radiation safety.
• Collaborative Leadership: Mentor and manage the Radiation Safety Officer based at our US manufacturing site, fostering a culture of excellence and compliance.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor, evaluate, and recommend enhancements to the EHS system, staying at the forefront of best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the General Counsel and senior leadership, providing insights to improve the EHS Management System and ensure alignment with our business objectives.
• Empowerment through Education: Develop and oversee global EHS training tailored to meet specific country-based business needs, promoting awareness and competence.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and advocate for resources, equipment, processes, and procedural changes to effectively manage workplace hazards and reduce environmental impacts.
• Innovation and Safer Alternatives: Lead the development and implementation of safer alternatives and efficient methods to manage workplace risks, championing innovation.
• Consistent Compliance: Develop, oversee, and implement EHS audit programs, communication strategies, and tools to ensure adherence to EHS Standards globally.
• Gap Analysis: Conduct assessments to identify compliance gaps, implementing corrective actions to ensure adherence to requirements.
• Legal and Regulatory Adherence: Formulate a comprehensive strategy to comply with country-specific legislation and regulations, minimizing risk exposure.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate strong internal relationships, partnering with management and site EHS Coordinators to reinforce and promote EHS practices.
• Coaching and Support: Provide ongoing coaching and guidance to EHS Coordinators and stakeholders involved in EHS implementation, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Enhanced Onboarding: Elevate employee onboarding, education, and EHS training to ensure a well-informed workforce dedicated to safety and environmental consciousness.
• Transparent Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely submission of monthly HSE reports, disseminating valuable insights to our EHS Network and senior leadership.
• Operational Preparedness: Oversee EHS inspections, emergency evacuation drills, and incident management to swiftly respond to challenges and ensure safety.

Security:

• Holistic Security Management: Take ownership of the physical security system using innovative cloud-based solution