Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Piscataway, NJ – Full-Time On-Site

Salary $120k-$160k

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety activities within a regulated pharmaceutical/biopharma environment.

This role requires a strong technical background combined with practical, on-the-ground experience. You will take ownership of site EHS programs, drive compliance, and play a key role in shaping a proactive safety culture while working closely with engineering, operations, and leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

EHS Leadership & Compliance

• Lead and manage site-wide EHS programs, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and internal standards (e.g. cGMP, OSHA, EPA)
• Act as the primary point of contact for all EHS matters on site
• Drive a strong safety culture through visible leadership, accountability, and engagement
• Oversee audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

• Identify, assess, and control environmental, health, and safety risks across operations
• Lead investigations into incidents, deviations, and near misses, ensuring robust root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Proactively identify gaps and implement improvements to prevent issues before they arise
• Introduce innovative approaches to EHS risk reduction and compliance

Operational & Technical Support

• Work closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure EHS compliance in equipment, processes, and facility design
• Provide hands-on support in troubleshooting operational and safety-related issues
• Support major site activities including shutdowns, decommissioning, and project execution
• Ensure safe management of hazardous materials, waste, and environmental controls

Program Development & Training

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, and programs
• Lead EHS training initiatives to ensure workforce awareness and compliance
• Provide expert guidance and coaching to teams across the site

Project & Vendor Management

• Lead and deliver multiple EHS projects, ensuring timelines and objectives are met
• Oversee third-party contractors and vendors on site, ensuring adherence to safety standards
• Prioritise and manage workload effectively across competing demands

Collaboration & Culture

• Partner cross-functionally to embed EHS into all aspects of site operations
• Support and lead EHS committees and initiatives
• Influence stakeholders at all levels to drive engagement and accountability

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 7+ years’ experience in EHS within Pharma/Biopharma or a highly regulated environment
• Strong working knowledge of EHS regulations (e.g. OSHA, EPA, cGMP)
• Proven hands-on experience in managing EHS programs within operational environments
• Experience leading investigations, audits, and compliance activities
• Strong technical understanding of industrial hygiene, process safety, and environmental controls
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Key Attributes

• Hands-on, practical approach with strong problem-solving capability
• Calm under pressure with a solution-focused mindset
• Visible leader who is approachable, accountable, and credible on the ground
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and engage across teams
• High level of integrity and ownership

Working Environment

• On-site role across office, laboratory, and manufacturing areas
• Involvement in cleanroom environments (gowning required)
• Fast-paced, high-demand setting with multiple priorities

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of EHS at site level and make a tangible impact on safety, compliance, and operational performance. You’ll play a key leadership role in driving standards, improving processes, and shaping a strong safety culture in a complex, regulated environment.

If you’re an experienced, hands-on EHS professional ready to step into a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.