Global EHS Manager
DanaherAbout the role
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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on a strong foundation of innovation, expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT, you’ll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement—where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all.
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The Global EHS Manager is responsible for driving adherence to standard work and ensuring consistent implementation of Environment, Health & Safety programs across global operations. This role delivers measurable impact by reducing incidents and improving compliance through leadership and operational excellence.
This position reports to the Director of EHS, is part of a multi-site and operating company Environment, Health & Safety Team and will be an on-site role at one of the IDT or Aldevron locations which are Coralville, IA; Boulder, CO; Raleigh, NC; Madison, WI; San Diego, CA; or Fargo, ND.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Drive adherence to standard work across global Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) programs to ensure consistent and effective safety practices.
Implement and monitor compliance with EHS policies and procedures, maintaining high standards of safety and regulatory alignment.
Lead global initiatives aimed at reducing incidents and improving overall safety performance throughout the organization.
Collaborate with regional teams to ensure alignment with global EHS standards and facilitate the sharing of best practices.
Provide leadership and guidance to EHS teams worldwide, supporting operational excellence and a proactive safety culture.
The essential requirements of the job include
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or other field
5+ years of proven leadership in environmental and safety compliance including within a manufacturing environment, with a strong track record of driving result and experience in EHS management within global operations
Proven expertise in implementing standard work
Proficiency in EHS management systems and reporting tools and knowledge of global regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks
Strong communicator, both written and verbal, and can lead training, investigations, and cross-functional collaboration with clarity and confidence.
Able to lead, motivate, and partner with global and regional teams to elevate safety and environmental standards
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel as required (up to 20%, including overnight stays)
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Professional certification in EHS or related discipline
- Experience with Danaher Business System (DBS) or similar continuous improvement frameworks
IDT, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
The annual salary range for this role is 114,000 to 130,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible co
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