Director, Process Safety – SHE

AstraZeneca

Director of Process Safety at AstraZeneca, shaping global safety culture and managing risk reduction initiatives. Leading process safety excellence and engaging with executive stakeholders across the organization.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeGaithersburg • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $175,572 - $213,538 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide visionary leadership and set the global strategy for Process Safety
Lead the transformation and continuous improvement programs that protect colleagues and drive innovation across the company
Engage with all levels of the organization influencing executive stakeholders and operational teams alike
Work with functional and regional leadership teams to deliver a proactive approach focusing on eliminating risk at the source
Implement robust controls and promote a strong process safety culture
Collaborate with a Global team of subject matter experts in safety, health and environment
Deliver assurance, capability, and continuous improvement through KPIs, incident investigation leadership, audit support, competency development, and integration of safety-by-design and emergency preparedness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field, or equivalent senior-level Process Safety experience
8+ years of senior SHE leadership experience with proven global scope and achievement in high-hazard environments
Deep expertise in Process Safety and major hazards legislation
Practical knowledge of hazardous area classification and requirements electrical and mechanical equipment in hazardous areas
8+ years leading or overseeing high-risk or high-hazard work programs across multi-site or global operations
Competent in risk analysis techniques: PHA, What-if, Bow Tie analysis, LOPA etc.
Demonstrated capability to influence senior executives and drive enterprise-level transformation
Proven experience leading global programs, budgets, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Advanced Degree: Masters + STEM Advanced professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CCPS, PE, or equivalent global credentials) desired
Willingness to travel internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement contribution (hourly roles)
Paid vacation and holidays
Paid leaves
Short-term incentive bonus opportunity
Equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Process Safetyrisk analysis techniquesPHAWhat-ifBow Tie analysisLOPAhazardous area classificationincident investigationaudit supportsafety-by-design

Soft Skills

visionary leadershipinfluencing stakeholderscollaborationcontinuous improvementcapability developmentcommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingteam leadershipchange management

Certifications

CSPCCPSPESTEM Advanced professional certifications