Senior Specialist, EHS

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq ARWR) is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein.

Arrowhead's RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing.

Arrowhead is focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins that are involved with disease. The depth and versatility of our RNAi technologies enables us to potentially address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and pursue disease targets that are not otherwise addressable by small molecules and biologics.

Arrowhead is leading the field in bringing the promise of RNAi to address diseases outside of the liver, and our clinical pipeline includes disease targets in the liver and lung with a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates.

Arrowhead's corporate headquarters is in Pasadena, CA with research and development teams in Madison, WI & San Diego, CA, and a state of the art manufacturing facility in Verona, WI. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need.

The EHS Senior Specialist reports to the Site Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager and supports the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs for the Madison facility. This role helps develop and maintain a comprehensive occupational health and safety program, including safety inspections, incident investigations, laboratory-focused EHS training, and environmental compliance activities.

The EHS Senior Specialist will help ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations while promoting a strong site safety culture.

• Support the development and implementation of EHS systems, programs, and procedures designed to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses, reduce unsafe conditions and behaviors, and strengthen employee engagement in site safety.
• Participate in incident investigations to identify root causes and support the development and implementation of sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct facility audits, surveys, and inspections to identify environmental, occupational health, and safety hazards; evaluate compliance with applicable regulations; and recommend practical corrective actions and process improvements.
• Maintain required EHS records and support timely regulatory reporting.
• Review and support risk assessments related to process hazards, new equipment and processes, chemicals, biological materials, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Support hazardous chemical and biological waste management activities, including proper handling, transportation, documentation, and disposal.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs, with an emphasis on laboratory safety, chemical safety, biosafety, and injury prevention.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with site safety policies and applicable requirements.
• Serve as the EHS representative on projects involving new equipment, process improvements, facility changes, and PPE assessments.
• Recommend and implement improvements that promote environmental, health, and safety excellence across the site.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on…