Site EHS Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess site EHS programs for prioritized risks and gaps.

• Assist Global Biosafety Officer and Vaccines Lab Director in evaluation of biosafety risk assessments and new protocols.

• Lead EHS governance elements and practices required to operate under ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification.

• Ensure corrective actions are implemented and documented in response to corporate, sponsor and site audits and reviews.

• Maintain site compliance calendar, ensure all recurring compliance actions are assigned and verify timely completion.

• Produce, implement, monitor, update and actively promote EH&S policies/procedures and safe systems of work at the site.

• Identify training needs and ensure the delivery of appropriate training to management, staff and site EH&S Representatives to ensure compliance with applicable legislation.

• Assist with the production, design, and implementation of EHS risk management.

• Manage the measurement and control of EHS performance.

• Coordinate EHS department representatives and lead monthly EHS committee meetings.

• Act as site Chemical Hygiene Officer

• Act as site Biosafety Officer and lead Institutional Biosafety Committee

• Maintain a current knowledge to ensure the site is compliant with applicable EHS regulations and best practices related to EHS.

• Work with site management to ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken on health, safety and environmental hazards or potential hazards.

• Assist investigation teams after recordable incidents to conduct RCAs and develop CAPAs.

• Ensure site regulatory compliance and reporting with corresponding agencies.

• Assist in ensuring compliance to SOPs in Q Squared Solutions EHS Management System or their more stringent regional equivalents..

• Provide coaching and support to the site sustainability champion to assist with Corporate Sustainability goals and implementation.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Technical or Safety related field required.

• Training or experience with biosafety in laboratory environments.

• 3-5 years' relevant experience.

• Working regulatory knowledge and experience interfacing with regulatory agencies.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Professional certification strongly preferred, e.g. Certified Safety Professional and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (or equivalent certification in country or jurisdiction) or eligible for certification.

• Thorough knowledge of EHS legislation within the country.

• Good knowledge of the relevant local EHS regulations, international EHS management systems (e.g. ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 preferred)

• Good knowledge of corporate standards and policies.

• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Exceptional organization and analytical skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills that enable effective interaction/communication with management at many levels.

• Effective leadership abilities.

• Comfortable presenting and training in large and small groups (training/presentation, communication with site management).

• Excellent influencing skills.

• Good technical writing skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.

Q² Solutions is a leading clinical trial laboratory services organization with end-to-end laboratory services and secure, enterprise-wide biospecimen and consent management solutions. https://www.q2labsolutions.com/careers

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/q2-solutions-eoe

As the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve, Q² Solutions' ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates Q² Solutions and its employees meet specific requirements regarding vaccination status. https://jobs.iqvia.com/q2-solutions-covid-19-vaccine-status