Job Description

Job Description

General Summary:

The Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHSS) Senior Manager is responsible for managing multiple high level environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs for an area (campus) or site. The role involves working closely with other members of the EHSS team, Operations/Facilities team members and a broad range of business functions. This is a varied role which may require technical expertise in multiple disciplines including chemical safety, biological safety, radiation safety or other physical agents, industrial hygiene, environmental programs, fire safety, ergonomics, driver safety, facilities safety, occupational health, auditing and inspection.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Engages with employees and managers to integrate Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHSS) into the business

• Develops new programs and reviews existing programs, policies/procedures and training

• Conducts and manages external/internal audits and inspections

• Manages relationships and contracts with vendors and consultants who support EHSS

• Works with Real Estate and Operations/Facilities teams to support projects

• Leads accident, incident and near miss investigations and ensures improvement strategies are recommended and actioned.

• Represents EHSS at internal/external meetings; including project meetings, cross-functional meetings and meetings with external regulatory bodies

• Contributes to the preparation and monitoring of EHSS budgets

• Prepares metrics including injury metrics and sustainability metrics

• Contributes to regional and Global EHSS programs and collaborations across sites

Knowledge and Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of federal, state and local environmental, health and safety regulations

• Experience in Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry is desirable

• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate persuasively and with clarity, flexibility and adaptability and to explain difficult information/build consensus with a wide range of stakeholders

• Strong management skills with a collaborative approach to problem solving, driving performance and success in a global environment

• Ability to solve complex problems and meet project goals in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities

• Demonstrates leadership with health, safety and environmental issues

• Environmental or Sustainability qualification is desirable (e.g. IEMA certificate, NEBOSH Environmental Diploma)

• Membership of a professional institute at Graduate or Chartered level e.g. IOSH GradIOSH or CMIOSH preferred)

• Recognized safety practioner status (CIH, CSP)

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, science or safety related discipline (Higher level Health and Safety Qualification such as NEBOSH Diploma, NRCQ)

• Master's degree in an applicable field (e.g. industrial hygiene)

• Typically requires 6 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com