Associate Director, Environmental Health and Safety

Associate Director, Environmental Health & Safety Program in Albuquerque, NM

Curia provides global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients’ lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture. 

The responsibility of the Environmental, Health and Safety Department is to ensure compliance with Federal, State and city regulations and the safety of all site employees. The EH&S Associate Director is responsible for leading this effort and ensuring the site maintains a safe environment for all employees, visitors and contractors.

Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients’ lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide pro-active leadership and guidance for developing and maintaining a strong safety culture in all areas
• Develop and manage annual facility safety strategy and development plan 
• Perform (JSA) Job Safety Assessments, Accident Investigations, Hazard Control and Prevention Reports, and other Environmental Safety reporting as necessary.
• Maintain the accident records and files necessary to back up the OSHA 300 log, State Worker’s Compensation facility safety audit and any other OSHA requirement. 
•  Assist and guide internal and external customers in Safety, Health and Environmental issues, including special projects, new products, and complaints or concerns.
• Conduct necessary assessments, inventories and inspections for various environmental and safety regulations.
• Develop and maintain robust programs and procedures following OSHA and EPA such as: Emergency Response Plan, Control of Hazardous Energy, Confined Spaces, and Respiratory Protection, and Hearing Conservation.
• Other duties as assigned
• Be the liaison between the site and the State of New Mexico environmental and safety agencies and casualty insurance audits.
• Supervise the Industrial Hygiene program including assessments, recommendations and employee awareness and training.
• Supervise the environmental compliance program to ensure compliance with programs such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (Hazardous Waste Disposal)
• Provide leadership and guidance of the Potent Compound Program to ensure Industrial Hygiene Assessments are conducted, employees are trained and appropriate engineering controls are placed to reduce risk and ensure employees are not overexposed. Assess CET for potential future business opportunities. 
• Create an Ergonomics Program, educate the employees and coordinate workstation assessments. 
• Supervise medical surveillance for potent compounds, respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs. 
• Oversee the Health program such as medical surveillance, pre-employment physicals, creation, development and promotion of a wellness program, medical supplies and equipment, Blood borne Pathogens and First Aid/CPR training.
• Develop and facilitate training for workers on issues related to health and safety.

Supervisory Responsibilities:                                       

• Responsible for leading the Site EHS Team.
• Member of Site Leadership Team and routinely interface with Global EHS Leadership. 

Education and/or Experience:                         

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Safety, or Industrial Hygiene (or related science field). 
• Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in an industrial setting, preferably pharmaceutical manufacturing.  Must have basic computer skills.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and leadership characteristics.

Reading and Communication Skills:                                                     

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:                                                     

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.