Director, Process Safety and SIF; Injury & Fatality Prevention

Introduction to role

The Director of Process Safety and SIF Prevention will provide visionary leadership and set the global strategy for Process Safety and SIF prevention. This highly visible position is responsible for leading transformation and continuous improvement programs that protect colleagues and drive innovation throughout the company. Engaging with all levels of the organization, the Director will influence both executive stakeholders and operational teams.

Working closely with functional and regional leadership, the role will deliver a proactive approach that eliminates risk at the source and implements robust controls. Through collaboration with a Global team of subject matter experts in safety, health and environment, leveraging premier technology, and data driven insights the role will provide continuous improvement for a safer, more sustainable workplace.

• Inspire and influence stakeholders to identify, mitigate, and manage high-risk activities with a focus on task elimination and hierarchy of controls.
• Continually improve processes and embed changes globally for process safety activities and high hazard tasks including hot work, confined space, hazardous energy control, machinery safety, line breaking, electrical safety, and working at height.
• Set standards for excellence by establishing minimum expectations and best practices globally through standards, procedures, and networks.
• Identify and deploy technology and innovative data-driven solutions to elevate process safety and change management.
• Build effective networks within and external to AstraZeneca to advocate and implement technical solutions.
• Challenge the status quo and advocate for change to remove ‘normalization of deviation.’
• Collaborate with Human and Organizational Performance Lead to promote robust, honest, and blameless reporting processes. Foster and model psychological safety.
• Develop leading metrics to ensure technical solutions are effectively prioritized and continuously improving.
• Play a key role in supporting incident investigations with technical knowledge to drive continuous improvement throughout the enterprise.
• Assist the SHE Audit Director to confirm Process Safety and SIF program assurance.
• Lead and advance improvements in Process Safety/SIF competency, develop and deliver training to empower the organization.
• Partner with Global Engineering to ensure safety in design for capital projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Other duties as directed by assigned manager to support Global SHE functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a business-related field.
• 8+ years’ experience of leading a Safety, Health, and Environment team and working in a global environment.
• Ability to influence strategically to obtain desired outcomes while maintaining positive relationships.
• Proven ability to build relationships with and influence key stakeholders.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of Process Safety and High Hazard legislation.
• Competent in risk analysis techniques: PHA, What-if, Bow Tie analysis, LOPA, etc.
• Practical knowledge of hazardous area classification and requirements for electrical and mechanical equipment in hazardous areas.
• 10+ years managing high-risk work programs.
• Proven leadership skills and demonstrated ability to motivate and empower others.
• Mastery of Safety, Health, and Environment with the ability to lead cross-functional working groups and teams.
• Demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities, resources, performance targets, and project initiatives in a global environment.
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.

• Professional Business Qualification/Certifications.
• Effective problem and conflict resolution skills and proven team focus.
• Familiarity with the latest research and thinking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as proven negotiation, collaboration, and interpersonal leadership skills.
• Experience interacting with regulators.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $175,572- $263,538 USD. Additional benefits include a qualified retirement program, paid vacation and holidays, and comprehensive health coverage in accordance with applicable plans.

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.