Senior Director, Environmental Health & Safety

Danaher Corporation

Senior Director overseeing global EH&S compliance and sustainability for IDT, a genomics and biotechnology company. Leading audits, risk reduction, regulatory programs, and site performance across manufacturing facilities.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeCoralville • Colorado, Iowa, North Carolina, North Dakota, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing global EH&S strategies, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and leading audits and corrective actions. Proven ability to engage teams and drive a strong EH&S culture in a multi-site manufacturing environment.

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EH&S Management Strategy DevelopmentGlobal Compliance Program ImplementationBusiness Continuity Planning LeadershipMulti-Site EH&S ExperienceProject Leadership in EH&S

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Hard Skills

EH&S ComplianceEnvironmental Sustainability ManagementAudit ManagementCorrective Action ImplementationRisk ManagementDue DiligenceRegulatory KnowledgeEnvironmental ReportingProcess LeadershipWorkforce Engagement

Soft Skills

Collaborative ApproachTeam LeadershipInitiativePrioritizationSystematic Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

EH&S-Related LicensesProfessional Association Membership

Industry Keywords

Global ManufacturingEnvironmental Health and SafetyRegulatory ComplianceMergers and AcquisitionsBusiness Continuity Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, develop, and implement a global EH&S and environmental sustainability management strategy, programs, policies, and procedures for IDT
Ensure full company compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and customer requirements
Implement compliance programs and standard work for environmental report management and submission
Lead global facility EH&S reviews to detect hazards and determine corrective or preventative measures
Follow up to ensure corrective or preventative measures are implemented and effective
Keep the global EH&S team current on relevant laws, regulations, and statutory requirements
Lead and coordinate OpCo, Danaher, and external EH&S audits globally
Develop action plans to resolve audit findings and implement countermeasures
Serve as IDT global contact for relevant government agencies
Serve as Danaher point of contact for IDT and IDT representative on the Danaher EH&S Operations Leadership Council
Provide leadership on EH&S issues and advise top management on business impacts and resource allocation
Assist management in identifying and implementing corrective measures to improve site EH&S performance against goals
Supervise Business Continuity Planning team and activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Proven track record driving the EH&S agenda in a multi-site, global manufacturing organization
Ability to engage the workforce at all levels to build a strong EH&S culture
Collaborative, team-oriented approach to EH&S management
Broad EH&S experience, including working-level subject matter expertise
Project/process leadership experience
Department or functional area management experience
Must reside in the US
Frequent travel to Coralville; relocation to Iowa preferred
Willingness and ability to travel 40–50%, including approximately 10% global travel
Ability to work under own initiative
Ability to prioritize multiple workloads and tasks while meeting timelines
Ability to view issues systematically and logically
EH&S-related licenses, certifications, or professional association membership is a plus
Experience with mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and integration, and risk and liability management is preferred
Demonstrated experience leading Business Continuity Planning and supervising BCP teams and activities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care program
Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Bonus/incentive pay
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities