Director, Environmental Health and Safety Site Head (West Chester)

Date: Oct 29, 2024

Location:

West Chester, United States, Pennsylvania, 19380

Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals

Job Id: 58960

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

Join Our Team as the Director, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Site Head in West Chester, PA!

Are you ready to lead and shape a culture of safety and sustainability at the forefront of scientific innovation? At our West Chester R&D Site, we are seeking an experienced and passionate EHS Site Lead to champion Environmental Health and Safety excellence within our R&D Operations. This high-impact role reports directly to the R&D Operations Vice President and offers the opportunity to make a difference within a dynamic, global organization.

How you’ll spend your day

• Lead EHS regulatory compliance at the site, including internal and external audits

• Identify EHS risks, define mitigations, and design corrective actions

• Ensure site investments and operational changes comply with EHS and GMP regulations

• Design and implement the annual EHS plan in collaboration with site leadership

• Monitor, analyze, and share EHS information to support Teva's EHS objectives

• Promote a proactive and safe EHS culture, encouraging open communication and innovation

• Provide EHS training, guidance, and coaching to site managers and employees

• Lead continuous improvement in EHS using Operational Excellence principles

• Manage and develop the site EHS team, ensuring high performance and alignment with Teva’s values

• Serve as an influential member of the site leadership team, promoting cross-site initiatives

• Participate in the global EHS network, sharing best practices and lessons learned

• Build proactive relationships with regulatory agencies, the local community, and external suppliers

Your experience and qualifications

• BS/MS in safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, environmental engineering, or related field

• Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH)

• Minimum of 10 years' experience with site EHS programs in a regulated environment

• Experience with management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001)

• Technical knowledge in EHS aspects like waste, water, air emissions, and more

• Knowledge of local and international EHS regulations and GMP requirements

• Understanding of OPEX principles and tools

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.

• Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time, 13 paid Holidays and 3 paid floating holidays.

• Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.

• Additional benefits include, but not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.

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Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

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