Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
Provides leadership and direction at the site level, driving the execution of local and corporate EHS business plans. Responsible for overall EHS performance at a sophisticated development and production site, ensuring compliance with regulations and safeguarding employees and surrounding communities. Develops, implements, and leads all aspects of environmental, health, and safety programs to align with corporate and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Continuously develops and improves Lonza’s EHS Management System, including organization, standards, audits, performance reporting, and stakeholder communication.
Leads project teams of EHS professionals and functional specialists in complex site and multi-site initiatives.
Ensures site management adheres to corporate EHS guidelines and local regulatory requirements.
Measures site-level EHS performance and sets goals for continuous improvement in safety, emissions reduction, waste recycling, and training programs.
Researches, evaluates, and recommends technological, equipment, and process improvements to improve EHS performance.
Anticipates regulatory and business challenges, providing strategic solutions to mitigate risks.
Represents Lonza in professional and industry organizations to cultivate knowledge exchange and standard processes.
Plans and coordinates remediation projects, ensuring compliance with government regulations for hazardous waste management and site cleanup.
Ensures security policies and procedures align with government regulations and country-specific compliance standards.
Promotes a culture of safety and sustainability, promptly addressing and correcting any identified deficiencies, incidents, or opportunities for improvement.
Coordinates hazardous waste operations in compliance with RCRA (40 CFR 255.16) and DOT (49 CFR 172.202) requirements.
General Duties:
Conducting job safety analyses and risk assessments
Conduct and analyze industrial hygiene surveys and sampling to identify and evaluate airborne pharmaceuticals and other hazards.
Represents Lonza in professional / industrial bodies to foster knowledge exchange and best practice in the EHS field
Promptly reports and takes actions related to identified Safety and Sustainability issues, problems, deficiencies, errors, incidents, and/or opportunities to management and correct where possible
Conducting and documenting incidents investigations using structured problem-solving techniques including identification of root-cause and effective preventative actions
Conduct EHS training for new employees, temporaries, and contractors.
Evaluate new projects or products to provide guidance to comply with EHS&S requirements
Assist with updating procedure, processes, equipment, and facilities on new or revised regulations
Support and build a culture of safety through employee engagement and participation
Review process safety information, assess hazards and recommend approaches that reduce employee’s exposure to work hazards
Perform and/or assist in conducting risk assessments to evaluate the proper handling of chemicals and materials
Manage multiple projects with well-documented and organized project management skills to problem solve and support company objectives
Lead focused initiatives to improve safety
Perform industrial hygiene sampling for various potential hazards including noise, organic solvents, and/or active pharmaceutical ingredients
Recommend corrective actions where appropriate and follow-up to verify completion of corrective actions
Conduct assessments and classification of new chemicals
Updating procedures and conduct training as required
Provide technical support on EHS matters and site projects including regulatory interpretation
Coordinate the notification of appropriate emergency personnel. Assist in managing emergency personnel upon their arrival
Conduct security risk assessments and audits; coordinate corrective actions for identified security exposures
Develop and track metrics to gauge effectiveness of EHS programs
Functional Competencies:
Thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable environmental, health & safety, and security regulations and the agencies who manage compliance with the regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, employees, and outside agencies
Ability to perform detailed analysis of data and information and make recommendations
Ability to work effectively in a team environment; plan, organize, delegate and follow-up on workflow, to meet goals and objectives.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with site employees at all levels.
Ability to research, analyze, interpret regulations/standards: OSHA, PSM, NFPA etc
Key Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in environmental, safety, chemical engineering or related discipline
10 years of relevant experience
Pharma/cGMP knowledge preferred
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and job-related knowledge. Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including performance-related bonus, medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off (PTO), and more.
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.