Title:  Director EHSS

Role: Director Environmental Health safety & Sustainability 

Department: EHSS 

Location: Baltimore, Maryland 

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. 

At Syngene, safety is at the heart of everything we do personally and professionally. Syngene has placed safety at par with business performance with shared responsibility and accountability, including following safety guidelines, procedures and SOPs, in letter and spirit. 

Job Summary: 

This position provides support, strategic direction, tactical execution, policy guidance, and advice in the areas of safety, health, the environment, and sustainability for their assigned location. This leadership role has primary responsibility for development and implementation of EHSS programs that manage, mitigate, and where possible, eliminate EHSS risks to Syngene USA Bayview site employees, contractors, facilities and communities in which the company operates.   

Additionally, this position may advise/consult in the development of enterprise EHSS strategies and initiatives. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

Business - 30%  

• Provides advice in the development of enterprise strategic EHSS plans in collaboration with business and functional needs. 

• Provides advice to ensure that enterprise objectives are in alignment with current best practices for environmental health, occupational health, safety and sustainability (EHSS). 

• At assigned location: 

• In collaboration with location leadership team and EHSS leadership, develop robust EHSS plans to ensure conformance with regulatory and Syngene EHSS requirements. 

• Develops location specific EHSS goals, monitors performance and reports on progress. 

• Assists in the development of their annual EHSS budget; actively manages and monitors performance to EHSS budget. 

Technical - 40% 

Provides advice in the development, planning and implementation of environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs across the enterprise. 

At assigned location: 

• Serves as a technical EHSS resource for the leadership team. 

• Manages implementation of enterprise EHSS policies, procedures, and programs. 

• Manages training and inspection programs to ensure compliance with applicable occupational EHSS standards. 

• Monitors and ensures optimal performance of Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability programs. 

• Conducts on-going data and risk analyses to trend and identify known and/or emerging EHSS risks and develop mitigation strategies. 

• Manages execution of tactical and strategic initiatives to eliminate hazards and reduce or eliminate risks. 

• Leads continuous assessments of EHSS hazards and risks and aids where specific technical expertise is required to meet applicable regulations, enterprise policies, procedures, and programs. 

• Manages the investigations of all EHS incidents and ensures timely and complete implementation of corrective actions. 

• Manages the implementation of actions and activities to minimize and manage workers’ compensation claims and associated costs. Provides hands-on assistance as necessary. 

• Develops and manages the EHSS training program; delivers appropriate EHSS training. 

• Manages implementation of sustainability initiatives to achieve enterprise sustainability goals. 

Culture Management & Employee Development - 30%  

At assigned location: 

• Leads and develops EHSS professionals.  

• Effectively builds and maintains collaborative relations with peers, direct reports , and internal customers. 

• Coaches at all levels of the organization on the disciplines of an EHSS culture. 

• Acts as an effective change agent; promotes excellence and challenges traditional thinking, boundaries, and modes of operation. 
  
  
  

Education & Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (prefer Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or Industrial Hygiene); will give consideration to an equivalent level of education, experience, and skills. 

• 15-18 years of progressive experience in EHSS in manufacturing or production operations. 

• Strong understanding and experience in EHSS Management Systems and their successful implementation. 

• Must have strong substantive knowledge of applicable EHSS regulations. 

• Strong commitment to business ethics and integrity. 

• Strong technical ability to work, collaborate and negotiate with government officials, consultants, and other third-party stakeholders. 

• Develops and maintains good relationships, gains the confidence of others and works effectively in a multidisciplinary matrix environment. 

• Strategic thinker with creative and excellent problem solving and decision-making skills. 

• Resilient self-starter, who can act independently and learn quickly within a rapidly evolving environment. 

• Excellent analytical skills and ability to critically interpret and use data to manage risk. 

• Strong understanding of Return-to-Work programs and policies. 
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, colour, 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.