Senior EHS Manager - Biopharmaceuticals Job Listing at Kelly Services in Durham, NC (Job ID US3548910_BH9775502)

Description

Job Title: EHS Senior Manager
Location: Durham NC
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm onsite in Durham
 

 

Role Overview
The EHS Senior Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations at the RTP facility. This includes managing the development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS programs across manufacturing, quality control laboratories, utilities, and administrative offices. The position reports to the Site Head and works closely with senior management to ensure safe, compliant operations and drive strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations.

• Collaborate with regulatory agencies and business teams to balance compliance with operational needs.

• Provide guidance on worker safety, fire safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental protection.

• Lead risk assessments and implement corrective actions to minimize injuries and environmental impact.

• Oversee recordkeeping and metrics for OSHA and other EHS-related data.

• Investigate incidents and near misses to identify root causes and develop corrective actions.

• Lead safety and environmental committees to align company-wide efforts.

• Manage EHS training and promote a culture of learning and safety.

• Support emergency preparedness, business continuity, and incident response planning.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience, with 10+ years in EHS support for vaccine/biologics manufacturing.

• 8–10 years of experience managing teams and building talent.

• Preferred certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).

• In-depth knowledge of EHS regulations, including OSHA, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, and FDA.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Track record of managing cross-functional teams and influencing change.

• Ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.

• Proven resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

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