Title:  EHSS Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Designation: EHS Manager

Job Location: Bangalore

Department: EHSS

Reporting to: Bangalore Cluster Head-EHSS

About Syngene

Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene’ s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation.

Job Purpose                              

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager, EHSS to lead the development and implementation of environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs at a large office site housing over 1,000 employees. This role is critical in ensuring legal compliance, workplace safety, environmental stewardship, and alignment with corporate goals including SBTi commitments and wellness integration. The position also oversees essential programs such as fire safety, travel risk management, pest control, and engagement with external partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fire Safety & Infrastructure: Ensure the integrity and compliance of all fire safety systems. Lead preventive maintenance and emergency preparedness drills.
• Emergency Response: Develop emergency management plans, conduct mock drills, and ensure overall site readiness.
• Golden Rules Compliance: Implement and reinforce EHSS Golden Rules to eliminate serious injuries and fatalities.
• EHSS Legal Compliance: Monitor and comply with all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations. Ensure internal standards are current and enforced.
• Pest Management: Oversee and coordinate regular pest control programs to maintain workplace hygiene and minimize health risks. Ensure vendor performance and compliance with health standards.
• EHSS Standards & Site Plan: Implement corporate EHSS standards and manage the execution of a site-specific EHSS plan aligned with business priorities.
• Governance & Escalation: Set up governance mechanisms, reporting frameworks, and an escalation matrix for seamless interaction with Corporate EHSS and senior leaders.
• Culture & Campaigns: Plan and execute EHSS awareness campaigns and site events to build a safety-first mindset.
• Event Management: Organize EHSS initiatives (Safety Week, Environment Day, etc.) with a focus on education and engagement.
• Travel Safety & Hotel Assessment: Enhance employee travel safety protocols and conduct hotel assessments for health and security compliance.
• Incident Investigation: Lead investigations for incidents and near misses. Drive corrective and preventive actions based on root cause analysis.
• Training & Capability Building: Deliver regular EHSS training, onboarding sessions, and refreshers tailored to various employee groups.
• Vendor & Partner EHSS Assessments: Conduct EHSS evaluations of suppliers and service providers to maintain safe and sustainable practices in the value chain.
• Scope 3 & SBTi Alignment: Support the organization’s Science-Based Targets by contributing to Scope 3 emissions reduction strategies, particularly through supplier engagement and sustainable practices.
• Employee Wellness Collaboration: Work closely with the Employee Wellness team to integrate health awareness initiatives, including mental health, ergonomics, and lifestyle disease prevention.
• Data Management & Reporting: Track EHSS KPIs, analyze trends, and communicate performance updates with leadership.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work effectively within a matrixed structure to ensure consistent EHSS application across departments.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion innovation and continuous improvement through internal audits, benchmarking, and employee feedback.

Educational Qualification:  

• Bachelor's/ Master’s degree in Science/Engineering
• Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety or equivalent.
• Proven experience in fire and emergency management, pest control oversight, wellness collaboration, and vendor assessments.

Technical/functional Skills: (Maximum 4-6 Points)

• Strong understanding of environmental and safety regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001/14001).
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting corporate sustainability or ESG frameworks.
• IT literate, with the ability to use the full Microsoft Office package
• Knowledge of current Health and Safety practice within Pharma sector
• Need strong analytical and detail orientation skill
• Good networking skill

Experience:

• 8-10 years of EHSS leadership experience in large office or corporate environments (1,000+ employees), ideally in a matrixed structure.

Behavioral Skills:

• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Work-life balance
• Time-Management
• Self-improvement
• Stress Management
• Patience

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.