Director Global EHS – Diabetes

Director Global EHS – Diabetes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field and minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience
• Or, Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field and minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience

Responsibilities

• Develops, administers and implements environmental, health, and safety programs in accordance with governmental requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations in countries of operation (e.g., OSHA, EPA, REACH, ISO 45001, ISO 14001). Conducts studies and prepares environmental impact reports for new construction projects, plant processes and permit changes.
• Reviews and analyzes environmental documentation issued by regulatory agencies; collaborates with regulatory agencies to determine corrective action plans.
• Evaluates proposed regulations to determine financial, industrial, public and environmental impact.
• Interacts with regulatory bodies to resolve compliance issues; establishes permit requirements and assists in regulatory audits.
• Represents the Company in government and industry rule-making activities.
• Ensures appropriate corrective action is taken where environmental, health, and safety hazards exist.
• Identifies and takes corrective action against activities that pose potential threats to workers’ health or safety, which may include recommending organizational measures to protect workers’ safety through revised methods, processes, or materials; inspecting workplace environments, equipment, and/or practices to ensure compliance with standards and regulations; and investigating and/or identifying causes regarding filed incidents.
• Lead the design and rollout of global safety programs, environmental stewardship initiatives, and risk management systems.
• Foster a proactive safety culture, promoting employee engagement, behavioral safety, and shared ownership of EHS performance.
• Establish and track KPIs, perform root cause analyses of incidents, and deliver regular reports to executive leadership.
• Lead internal audits, manage EHS risk assessments, and oversee corrective action plans.
• Support environmental initiatives, such as carbon reduction, water conservation, waste management, and regulatory sustainability disclosures.
• Lead and mentor a global EHS team, supporting site-level leaders and building regional capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Broad management and leadership knowledge to lead multiple job areas, and detailed functional and operational expertise
• 7+ years of experience in Master Data Management or related operational roles
• Deep knowledge of global EHS regulations, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated success leading global EHS programs in a manufacturing, logistics, or industrial setting.
• Experience with EHS management systems (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and digital EHS platforms.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.