Principal SHE Program Manager, Industrial Hygiene

We are looking for an experienced Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) who possesses extensive and specialized expertise in industrial hygiene, along with a thorough understanding of its application within a biologics manufacturing environment. This individual should be adept at creating new solutions for tricky challenges, capable of leading problem-solving efforts, and effective at influencing others through collaboration and insight.

This individual works independently within established guidelines and policies and serves as a resource for best practices and quality standards. They actively lead site- wide sub-streams and participate in global/large cross-functional project teams, applying critical thinking, tools, and sound judgment to identify innovative solutions for the organization.

The Opportunity

• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment:  Conducting workplace assessments to identify potential health risks. Evaluating exposure to chemical, physical, biological and psychosocial hazards. Performing risk assessments to determine the likelihood and severity of adverse health effects.

• Exposure Monitoring and Sampling:  Collecting and analyzing samples to measure contaminants. Utilizing various monitoring equipment and techniques to assess exposure levels Interpreting data to determine compliance with regulatory standards.

• Control Methods and Recommendations:  Recommending engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to mitigate hazards.  Designing and implementing effective control measures to reduce exposure.  Evaluating the effectiveness of control measures and making necessary adjustments.

• Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge:  Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, standards, and guidelines.  Keeping up-to-date with changes in laws and regulations that impact workplace health and safety.  Preparing documentation and reports for regulatory bodies.

• Health and Safety Training:  Educating and training workers on safe work practices, hazard awareness, and the use of PPE.  Developing educational materials and programs tailored to specific workplace hazards.

• Program Management and Policy Development:  Managing occupational health and safety programs. Developing policies and procedures to ensure continuous improvement in workplace health and safety.

Who you are

Education:

• You hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited 4-year college or university with a major in physical science, life science, engineering, occupational safety, or other relevant scientific field.

Certification:

• Current registration as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is required.

Experience (minimum):

• Minimum of 8 or more years of relevant work experience in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS). Previous experience in manufacturing and/or the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry strongly preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:

• An enabler to success is a demonstrated working knowledge of relevant industrial hygiene regulations, codes, and consensus standards (OSHA, Cal/OSHA, DOT, NIOSH, ACGIH), along with hands-on experience in risk assessment, exposure monitoring, and the development of control solutions utilizing engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment.

• A thorough understanding of environment, health, and safety regulations applicable to GMP and non-GMP environments is critical.

• The candidate must be a highly effective team player and collaborator, capable of reframing challenges into opportunities, navigating organizational resistance, and championing EHS initiatives.

• Must possess the ability to balance risk with speed and value, focusing on key areas to resolve issues and drive improvement, and right-sizing programs for compliance and efficiency. A strategic and forward-thinking mindset is essential to anticipate future organizational needs and deliver high value through strategic consulting, informed by deep listening to stakeholders, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

• Strong communication skills are paramount, with the ability to develop clear messages from complex data, present effectively to senior leadership, and build trust quickly. They must be able to translate data into actionable insights and