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Boehringer Ingelheim is hiring: AD, EHS in Saint Joseph

Boehringer Ingelheim, Saint Joseph, MO, United States


Description
As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim’s high regard for our employees.

Provide leadership and direction for the Environmental, Health and Safety of the site. Responsible for the evaluation of existing EH&S policies/programs and the implementation of new processes/procedures to ensure compliance with federal/state/local laws as well as regulatory requirements. Oversight of the planning and managing of all responses to emergencies affecting community, site and employee health and safety.

Designated as the site Responsible Official (RO) for the CDC Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP). Oversees compliance for all activities involving select agents, including biosafety, security, incident response, and occupational health program requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide direction, oversight, leadership and alignment of environmental, facilities, industrial hygiene, safety, loss prevention, and site services functions, directing the development, implementation, and maintenance of related policies, guidelines, procedures, and plans as required by internal and external regulations which incorporate current industry best practices

Oversee the maintenance and submission of compliance, permitting, and other regulatory records and reports. Direct the negotiation of OSHA and related licenses and permits with local, state, and federal agencies

Oversee and manage industrial hygiene, hazardous waste, infectious and infectious waste, air and water emissions compliance, and the site’s construction safety and health program

Oversee site compliance with all laws/regulations governing community and employees as related to chemical right‑to‑know, biohazard handling and control

Develop and direct proactive safety and health program elements which provide leading indication of the effectiveness of the site’s safety and health program

Develop a culture within the site where all employees become an extension of the Safety, Health and Environmental Department

Direct the Environmental, Health, Safety Departments’ actions as a business partner in the planning, design, implementation of site safety programs, ensuring compliance with Corporate guidelines and policies

Direct Environmental Department in various environmental topics to include minimizing waste by playing an active role in the research, design, and start‑up of equipment leading to a reduction in pollution via air, water or solid waste

Coach, mentor, lead and manage departmental employees

Ensure that training and other personal development programs are in place for succession planning and the development of subordinates

Ensure that performance opportunities are pro‑actively managed through the Performance Management system

Prepare capital, expense, and head count budgets

Serves as the institution’s designated authority ensuring full compliance with all Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP) regulations and institutional registration requirements

Serve as the primary liaison with CDC/DSAT, USDA/APHIS, and FSAP

Maintains the authority to implement any action necessary to ensure compliance, including restricting access, halting experiments, or enforcing corrective measures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental, occupational health and safety or related discipline

In addition to bachelor’s degree, a minimum of ten (10) years directly related EHS&S experience in biological manufacturing environment or related environment

Experience must be inclusive of a minimum of five (5) years progressive leadership experience to include leading a team of subject matter experts and/or moderate to complex EHS&S projects/programs

Demonstrated ability in influencing key stakeholders at a local and regional/global level

Eligibility Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction

Must be willing to take a drug test and post‑offer physical (if required)

Must be 18 years of age or older

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?
With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you’ll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com

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