EHS Manager

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

About the Job
Are you passionate about ensuring the well-being of personnel? Do you have experience in developing and implementing comprehensive health and safety programs? We are expanding our EHS team and looking for an EHS Manager to join us. If you have demonstrated the ability to drive cultural change and foster a safety-first mindset within an organization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

About the Role
The EHS Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs within the organization. This role ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations, promotes a culture of safety, and implements effective EHS practices. The EHS Manager will enforce policies and provide leadership to maintain a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.

This role involves strategic collaboration with various departments to integrate EHS considerations into business operations and drive continuous improvement in EHS performance. The EHS Manager will work closely with the Sustainability & EHS Director on strategic Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives and will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day EHS activities.

You will…

• Ensure that the EHS management systems comply with ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and ISO 45001.
• Ensure compliance with EHS laws, regulations, and environmental approval terms while implementing best practices and innovative solutions to enhance EHS management.
• Identify opportunities for improving EHS performance and operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement EHS programs, including regular reviews to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
• Conduct internal audits and inspections to identify EHS risks and non-compliance issues.
• Develop corrective action plans for audit findings and track their implementation; address corrective and preventive actions based on investigation findings.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees at all levels, promoting a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.
• Maintain records of EHS activities, including training, inspections, audits, and incidents.
• Establish effective processes for the investigation of accidents, incidents, and near-misses, including documentation and reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Manage external regulatory inspections and audits while leading investigations involving serious incidents and facilitate the use of safety analysis tools and methods
• Support site efforts to build a safe work culture, partnering closely with site leadership, management staff, and the EHS organization to reduce incidents and minimize operational risk.
• Provide oversight of the site emergency preparedness and planning process.
• Conduct EHS risk assessments for new equipment, processes, and projects to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, reduce injury potential, and minimize environmental impacts.
• Offer EHS guidance and support for project planning, operational changes, and new initiatives.

You have…

• A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional certification is preferred.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in EHS management, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Extensive knowledge of EHS regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate employees.
• Proficiency in EHS management software and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with all departments, coordinating efforts and communicating clearly with all stakeholders.
• An ambitious, self-motivated, and organized personality.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills in both English and Danish (verbal and written).

Are you up for a challenge?

• To apply, please submit your CV. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement.
• If we see a potential match, one of our recruiters will contact you to discuss your application.
• If both sides remain positive after this discussion, we will move forward to the assessment stage to evaluate the key skills required for the job.

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com. Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

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