Sr Director, Environmental, Health, Safety, Security & Quality
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Sr Director, Environmental, Health, Safety, Security & Quality
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Valent North America LLC is the shared services organization of Valent U.S.A. LLC and Valent Bio Sciences LLC, part of the Valent group of companies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Valent North America unites corporate Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, and Environmental Health & Safety functions to maximize service delivery across the group. Valent U.S.A. develops, registers, sells, and markets integrated solutions for crop production and pest management.
Valent Bio Sciences is a leader in the development, manufacturing and commercialization of biorational products for agriculture, public health and forest health markets. Sumitomo Chemical is one of Japan’s leading chemical companies offering a diverse range of products worldwide.
The Senior Director of Environmental, Health, Safety, Security, and Quality (EHSSQ) for Sumitomo Biorational Company LLC provides strategic leadership and oversight for all programs under Responsible Care intent, focusing on environmental stewardship, employee health and safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality across the company’s biological and chemical research, development, and manufacturing operations. This executive will establish and drive the company’s EHSSQ vision to ensure compliance with global regulatory standards supporting the Sumitomo Responsible Care management system while promoting a culture of safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute the company’s EHSSQ strategy aligned with corporate objectives and growth plans.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and leader for reporting to executive leadership on EHSSQ risks, opportunities, and regulatory trends within the biorational group.
- Ensure alignment with Sumitomo Chemical Company’s responsible care strategy and audit program.
- Integrate EHSSQ principles into all stages of product lifecycle, from R&D through manufacturing and commercialization.
- Champion implementation of environmental, occupational health, and biosafety programs that comply with federal, state, and international regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, CDC, NIH, local biosafety guidelines).
- Ensure robust biosafety and biosecurity programs for all laboratory and manufacturing operations, including BSL‑1 to BSL‑2 containment requirements.
- Champion initiatives to reduce environmental impact, including waste minimization, water conservation, and sustainable energy use.
- Promote a proactive safety culture through leadership visibility, employee engagement, and targeted training.
- Ensure adequacy of risk assessment, incident investigation, corrective action, and audit programs.
- Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary EHSSQ team across multiple research and production sites.
- Build an organization‑wide culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous learning.
- Foster collaboration between quality, operations, supply chain, research, regulatory affairs, and commercial teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred).
- Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in EHSS and Quality roles within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences industries.
- At least 5 years of executive or senior leadership experience managing multi‑site EHSSQ functions.
- Demonstrated success managing GMP‑compliant manufacturing and biosafety programs.
- Deep understanding of FDA, EMA, ISO 9001/14001/45001, and other global regulatory frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of biological and chemical hazard management, biosafety levels, and containment controls.
- Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence at all organizational levels.
- Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
- Experience with digital EHSSQ management systems and data analytics preferred.
- Full adherence to Sumitomo…
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