Job Description
We have 2 openings
#34729-AD-EHS& Sustainability- Morrisville/RTP
#34730-AD-Health & Safety- - Holly Springs
Position Overview-#34730-FLBN
The Associate Director, HS drives the implementation and enhancement of FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies world-class Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability (HS) programs. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture that prioritizes employee well-being and safety across all operational facets. The AD, HS is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while nurturing a proactive safety culture that emphasizes the importance of putting people and the planet first in all engagements.
Position Overview - #34729-FLBU
The Associate Director, EHS drives the implementation and enhancement of FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies world-class Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHS) programs. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture that prioritizes employee well-being and safety across all operational facets. The AD, EHS is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while nurturing a proactive safety culture that emphasizes the importance of putting people and the planet first in all engagements.
Company Overview
FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.
We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together!
Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.
Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit:
Job Description
What You’ll Do
- Spearheads the development, execution, and continuous improvement of HS and Sustainability programs, making sure they align with global best practices and reflect our commitment to world-class standards.
- Champions initiatives that elevate employee welfare, including comprehensive safety training and awareness campaigns that empower individuals to take ownership of their health and safety.
- Leads efforts to maintain adherence to local and international safety regulations, leveraging a proactive approach to identifying risks and mitigating them effectively
- Works closely with various departments to integrate HS priorities into daily operations, ensuring a unified and collaborative effort towards achieving our safety goals.
- Implements thorough risk assessment practices, developing action plans that not only address potential hazards but also enhance overall workplace safety.
- Establishes robust metrics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of HS programs, continuously seeking areas for improvement and innovation.
- Represents company and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders including regulators, insurance carriers and corporate auditors.
- Manages and develops direct reports from HS team
- Administers company policies such as time off, shift work, and inclement weather that directly impact employees
- Completes required administrative tasks (e.g., timecard approvals, time off approvals, expense reports etc.)
- Coaches and guides direct reports to foster professional development
- Participates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent, as needed
- Addresses performance gaps, employee questions and concerns, and partners with HR as needed for resolution
- Oversight of waste management program requirements including compliance to federal (RCRA), state and local requirements
- Performs other duties, as assigned
Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to adapt communication styles to differing audiences and advise on difficult matters
- Strong strategic thinking skills
- Ability to train or mentor others
- Ability to present complex information to others
- Effective communication, both written and oral
- Master proficiency in multiple process areas
- Ability to coach, lead, and develop individual contributors
- Must be flexible to support 24/7 manufacturing facility
Basic Requirements / Certificates - #34730
- Associate’s degree in occupational, Industrial Health, Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Engineering, or related field with 13+ years of experience of experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment OR
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational, Industrial Health, Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Engineering, or related field with 11+ years of experience of experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment; OR
- Master’s degree in occupational, Industrial Health, Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Engineering, or related field with 9+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment.
- Prior leadership experience and proven ability to lead the teams.
- Experience working proficiently with applicable codes & standards
- Experience with EHS and/or Sustainability regulations within the pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry
- Experience and proficiency in biosafety practices, management of potent compounds, and executing risk assessments for new product introductions.
- Experience and competence in analyzing and understanding Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and other relevant design documentation.
- HAZWOPER 40 Hour
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
- Department of Transportation (DOT)
- Biosafety
Basic Requirements / Certificates-#34729
- Associate’s degree in occupational, Industrial Health, Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Engineering, or related field with 13+ years of experience of experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment OR
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational, Industrial Health, Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Engineering, or related field with 11+ years of experience of experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment; OR
- Master’s degree in occupational, Industrial Health, Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Engineering, or related field with 9+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment.
- Prior leadership experience and proven ability to lead the teams.
- Experience working proficiently with applicable codes & standards
- Experience with EHS and/or Sustainability regulations within the pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry
- Experience and proficiency in biosafety practices, management of potent compounds, and executing risk assessments for new product introductions.
- Experience and competence in analyzing and understanding Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and other relevant design documentation.
Preferred Requirements / Certificates - #34730
- Prior experience in greenfield operations, advanced manufacturing, or start-up of new facilities
- Biopharmaceutical, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, finished Drug Product (DP) or Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) experience
- 8+ years of people management/ leadership experience
- NIMS 400 (Incident Command)
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Manager of Environmental, Safety and Health (MESH) certification
Preferred Requirements / Certificates - #34729
- Prior experience in greenfield operations, advanced manufacturing, or start-up of new facilities
- Biopharmaceutical, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, finished Drug Product (DP) or Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) experience
- 8+ years of people management/ leadership experience
- NIMS 400 (Incident Command)
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Manager of Environmental, Safety and Health (MESH) certification
Job Tags
Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work,