Senior Manager, Environmental Compliance

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee environmental compliance programs across assigned sites, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Serve as the subject‑matter expert for environmental regulations, permits, and reporting obligations, including air, water, waste, and chemical management requirements.
• Partner with site leadership, manufacturing, engineering, and EHS teams to identify environmental risks and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead and prepare sites for regulatory inspections and internal audits; manage responses, commitments, and follow‑up actions.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve environmental policies, procedures, and management systems aligned with corporate standards.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess business impact; provide proactive guidance and strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of environmental professionals; drive a strong culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support sustainability and environmental performance initiatives through data analysis, metrics, and performance reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (required).
• Typically requires 8–10 years of progressive experience in environmental compliance, EHS, or regulatory affairs within a regulated industry (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing).
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. / EU environmental regulations (e.g., EPA, state agencies) and compliance management systems.
• Proven experience leading regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance investigations.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, business‑aligned solutions.
• Preferred:
  Experience supporting multi‑site manufacturing or complex operational environments.
• Familiarity with environmental management systems and sustainability reporting frameworks.
• Experience working cross‑functionally in a matrixed, global organization.
• Prior experience in the medical device or life sciences industry.
• Strong change‑management and continuous improvement capabilities.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and risk‑management skills.
• Language:
  English (required).