Head of Safety, Health & Environment

Lonza

Head of Safety, Health & Environment leading EHSS strategy and compliance for pharmaceutical expansion projects. Overseeing sustainability initiatives and ensuring operational readiness in regulated environments.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeWalkersville • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $155,700 - $181,650 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Environmental Health and Safety (EHSS) leadership, regulatory compliance, and Process Safety Management (PSM) within highly regulated manufacturing environments. Proven ability to implement sustainability programs and lead cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and safety culture.

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EHSS Leadership ExperienceProcess Safety Management (PSM)Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, EPA)Risk Assessment and ManagementSustainability Program Implementation

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Hard Skills

Environmental Health and Safety (EHSS)Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)HAZOPManagement of Change (MOC)Industrial HygieneRisk AssessmentProject ManagementRegulatory ComplianceSustainability ProgramsAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInfluencing StakeholdersTeam Leadership

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalAPIBiotechnologyChemical ManufacturingGMP-RegulatedContainment-Intensive ManufacturingLife SciencesEnvironmental StewardshipOperational ReadinessCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the EHSS workstream for U.S. small molecule expansion projects, partnering with project leadership, Global Engineering, and EHSS stakeholders to support successful project execution
Develop and implement EHSS, Sustainability, and Security programs that support regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and environmental stewardship
Support site selection activities, growth initiatives, and potential M&A opportunities by providing EHSS risk assessments and strategic guidance
Establish EHSS requirements and standards for facility design, construction, commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness activities
Lead Process Safety Management (PSM) and EHS risk management activities for new operations, equipment, process changes, and capital projects, including PHA, HAZOP, MOC, and implementation of appropriate mitigation strategies to support safe operational readiness.
Oversee sustainability programs and initiatives, driving performance improvements aligned with company objectives and regulatory expectations
Coordinate and support internal inspections, corporate audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections while ensuring timely resolution of findings
Build and lead a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement while providing strategic updates and recommendations to senior leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred
10+ years of progressive EHSS leadership experience within pharmaceutical, API, biotechnology, chemical, life sciences, or other highly regulated manufacturing/Process Safety Management (PSM) environments
Experience supporting major capital projects, facility start-ups, site expansions, greenfield developments, or large-scale transformation initiatives
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, environmental compliance, PSM, industrial hygiene, sustainability, and security programs
Demonstrated experience implementing EHSS programs within API, HPAPI, or GMP-regulated chemical process manufacturing environments, preferably supporting small molecule drug substance manufacturing
Experience supporting containment-intensive manufacturing environments (e.g., HPAPI containment, industrial hygiene, occupational exposure control) preferred.
Experience conducting Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), HAZOPs, Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and Management of Change (MOC) within process manufacturing environments is preferred.
Experience supporting multi-product API manufacturing or CDMO environments is preferred.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Project Management organizations
Strong analytical, risk assessment, project management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive strategic and operational improvements
Excellent communication and leadership skills with experience engaging senior leadership, regulatory agencies, contractors, and external stakeholders
Ability and willingness to transition to an East Coast or Midwest U.S. site location as project needs evolve.
Willingness and ability to travel to EMEA and NA at approximately 25-30% of the time to meet business objectives.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-related bonus.
Medical, dental and vision insurance.
401(k) matching plan.
Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Employee assistance programs.
Paid time off (PTO).