SHE Lead - Site Operations

About the Company

Responsibilities

• ● nfluence to turn OSHA requirements, AstraZeneca standards and operational risks into clear, workable safety programs. Your work will help protect people, enable business continuity and strengthen a proactive site safety culture.
• ● Accountabilities
• ● Lead site operations and contractor/construction safety programs aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1910, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, AstraZeneca requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
• ● Serve as the primary contact for OSHA-related regulatory agencies, inspections, audits, compliance calendars, documentation and reporting.
• ● Conduct SHE audits, identify risk, confirm compliance and lead continuous improvement across contractor/construction sites, facilities and processes.
• ● Lead potential Serious Injury and Fatality investigations, ensuring strong root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
• ● Create and maintain contractor/construction safety programs, including permit to work, risk management and lockout/tagout requirements.
• ● Design training, set KPIs and build strong relationships with contractors, regulatory agencies and cross-functional leaders.
• ● Drive safety governance, regulatory documentation and a proactive safety culture grounded in Human and Organizational Performance principles.
• ● Collaborate with Security on site safety concerns and emergency response activities. Essential for the role
• ● Bachelor's degree in a scientific, safety, health, environmental or related field.
• ● + years of occupational safety, health and environmental experience, including more than 3 years in contractor/construction, industrial safety, biopharma R&D or manufacturing environments.
• ● Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards, construction hazard identification, risk assessment, safety management systems and contractor safety programs.
• ● Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to advise senior leaders and regulatory partners.
• ● Proven analytical judgment, attention to detail and ability to lead complex change in ambiguous environments. Desirable for the role
• ● Master's degree in a relevant field.
• ● Pharmaceutical, biotechnology or GMP clean room experience.
• ● Certified Safety Professional certification.
• ● Specialized construction safety expertise, including crane safety, excavation safety, fall protection or electrical safety.
• ● Office working and 24/7 operation requirements When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. This role is expected to work on site to support business-critical site operations, with flexibility balanced against operational needs.