Senior Manager, EHS - Environmental Program Leader

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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)  Environmental Conditions
Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Senior Manager, EHS - Leader of Environmental Programs
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Senior Manager, EHS - Environmental Program Leader, where you'll be instrumental in upholding environmental compliance within our Life Sciences Business. Lead and support site Operations and EHS leaders, promoting a culture of responsibility and ongoing enhancement.

What will you do?

Provide leadership and oversight of environmental compliance programs, offering technical expertise in air pollution, waste, wastewater, remediation, and other compliance areas.
Develop and implement strategies for systematically managing and reducing environmental hazards and business interruption risks.
Lead investigations into significant environmental incidents.
Apply Lean Principles to drive continuous improvement in environmental compliance and performance.
Stay informed of pending regulatory developments and advise business leadership accordingly.
Offer technical consultation, mentorship, and oversight for all environmental regulatory compliance and remediation activities.
Support and improve the Life Sciences EHS Management System, participating in peer reviews and developing programs to meet business needs.

How will you get here?

Education   Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Environmental Science, Engineering, or Risk Management. A Master's degree or equivalent experience is advantageous.

Experience   Ten years of broad-based EHS experience, with 4-8 years in project management.
Proven EHS regulatory compliance experience in air, water, and waste, including program development, reporting, auditing, and training.
Experience in developing and implementing division-wide programs and prioritizing resources.
Demonstrated ability to build trust and inspire change.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities   Effective communicator with clear verbal and written skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Technical and practical knowledge of biotechnology, R&D, and/or manufacturing is highly recommended.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to handle competing requests.
Demonstrated ability to use data for goal-setting and achieving results.
Experienced in using lean problem-solving tools like Kaizen and Six Sigma.

Desired Profile   Motivated and focused.
Capable of mentoring experienced team members while willing to engage hands-on.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $–$.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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