Director, Environmental Health and Safety

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

This is a fully onsite role based at our GMP Laboratory in Middleton, WI. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance will be provided for this position.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening. 

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Discover Impactful Work:

Lead our global Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) program for the GMP Laboratory Business as we advance our goal of improving health, environmental sustainability, and safety. As EHS Director, you'll develop and implement comprehensive programs ensuring workplace safety, environmental compliance, and risk management across our facilities. Partner with leadership to cultivate a strong safety culture while supporting business growth through sustainable practices. Enhance programs through data-driven decision making and industry best practices. Support and develop a team of EHS professionals. Collaborate across business units to standardize and elevate our safety programs. Create meaningful impact by protecting our workforce, communities and environment while enabling the delivery of therapeutic solutions and scientific advances.

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree and 6+ years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or related regulated industry

• Preferred Fields of Study: Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Science, Engineering, or related technical field

• Professional certifications highly desired (CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent)

• 5+ years people management and leadership experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, FDA and other relevant EHS regulations and standards

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulations, including OSHA, EPA, FDA, and other applicable requirements within GMP, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and laboratory environments.

• Comprehensive understanding of EHS management systems, regulatory compliance frameworks, audit processes, and industry best practices.

• Strong expertise in risk assessment methodologies, hazard identification and analysis (e.g., JHA, HAZOP), root cause analysis, incident investigation, chemical and biological safety, and industrial hygiene principles.

• Knowledge of environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, emergency response planning, crisis management, and business continuity programs.

• Experience supporting laboratory operations, with multi-site and international EHS experience highly desirable.

• Demonstrated leadership and people management capabilities with the ability to mentor, develop, and lead high-performing EHS professionals across multiple locations.

• Proven ability to design, implement, standardize, and continuously improve global EHS programs that support regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

• Advanced analytical skills with expertise in evaluating EHS metrics, identifying trends, and driving data-informed performance improvements.

• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced GMP laboratory environment.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.

• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills to partner with operations, quality, facilities, and senior leadership to cultivate and sustain a proactive safety culture.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and EHS management systems.

• Ability to work onsite in a GMP laboratory environment, including walking production areas, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and occasional lifting and moving of objects up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to work in environments with potential exposure to hazardous or infectious materials and perform effectively under pressure while maintaining high standards of integrity, accountability, and compliance.

• Ability to travel up to 5% as required.

Roll is on-site in Middleton, WI and not eligible for remote or hybrid working arrangements

Work Environment:

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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