Director, Environmental Health & Safety

Role Summary

The Director of EHS is a senior leader responsible for shaping and driving Sareptas global EHS strategy. Reporting to the Vice President of Facilities, Engineering, and Capital Assets, this role will serve as the principal authority on EHS policies, compliance, and risk management across all sites. The Director will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive EHS management system, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

This position will oversee a growing team of EHS professionals and will be accountable for building organizational capability, fostering a proactive safety culture, and positioning EHS as a strategic partner in business decision-making.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Define and implement a forward-looking EHS vision, strategy, and roadmap that supports Sareptas business growth and operational excellence.
• Executive Partnership:
  Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing risk-based decisions and integrating EHS considerations into corporate strategy.
• Program Development:
  Establish and maintain a robust EHS management system, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Team Building:
  Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing EHS team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Risk Management:
  
  Oversee programs for occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, sustainability, and emergency preparedness.
• Incident Command:
  Serve as Incident Commander during emergency response and recovery efforts; provide technical expertise for crisis management.
• Enterprise Oversight:
  Direct EHS operations across Massachusetts and Ohio sites, with additional support for other business entities as needed.

• Required:
  
  Bachelors degree;
  Preferred:
  Masters degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Required:
  
  Minimum 125 years of progressive EHS leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior management role within biopharmaceutical or chemical research environments.
• Preferred:
  Professional certifications strongly preferred: CIH, CSP, or CHMM.
• Required:
  
  Deep knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local regulations.
• Required:
  
  Proven success in implementing enterprise-level EHS systems and programs, including emergency response, hazardous materials management, biosafety, and sustainability initiatives.
• Required:
  
  Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Required:
  
  Leadership qualities aligned with Sareptas core values:
  Drive, Excellence, Resilience, Teamwork, Innovation, and Compassion.

• Strategic thinking and visioning
• Regulatory compliance and risk management
• Crisis management and incident command
• Organizational leadership and people development
• Stakeholder engagement and executive collaboration
• Environmental, safety, and industrial hygiene program development

• Bachelors degree required;
  Masters degree preferred in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.

• This position requires work on site at one of Sareptas facilities in the United States.