EHS Manager (Environmental Health & Safety)
This role serves as the primary Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) leader for a commercial cell therapy manufacturing facility and its associated office environment. Supporting approximately 50 onsite personnel, the EHS Manager provides immediate site leadership and continuity during a key leadership transition. The position oversees all aspects of safety programs, regulatory compliance, and biosafety initiatives in a GMP-regulated, pharmaceutical manufacturing setting. The EHS Manager balances strategic planning with hands-on execution, working closely with Manufacturing, Facilities, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performing environment. This is a highly visible opportunity to influence safety culture, operational excellence, and regulatory readiness, with exposure to advanced biopharmaceutical and cell therapy manufacturing processes and potential for a contract-to-hire pathway for a high-performing consultant.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary Environmental Health & Safety resource for a commercial cell therapy manufacturing facility and office environment supporting approximately 50 onsite personnel.
- Provide immediate site leadership and continuity for EH&S operations following the departure of the previous EH&S leader.
- Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive safety programs that support GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing and office operations.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with OSHA regulations and other applicable health and safety standards, including biosafety and bloodborne pathogen requirements.
- Lead and manage biosafety initiatives, including risk assessments and controls for cell therapy and related biopharmaceutical processes.
- Oversee hazardous waste management programs to ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Plan, deliver, and track EH&S training for manufacturing, facilities, engineering, quality, operations, and office staff to maintain safety awareness and compliance.
- Conduct regular facility walkthroughs and inspections of manufacturing, cleanroom, and office areas to identify hazards, verify PPE compliance, and monitor adherence to safety procedures.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to address safety events and prevent recurrence.
- Coordinate and lead safety committee activities, fostering engagement, communication, and continuous improvement in safety culture.
- Monitor compliance in gowning and aseptic manufacturing areas, including cleanroom operations and PPE usage, and address gaps promptly.
- Provide oversight of contractors and visitors to ensure adherence to site safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and submit required regulatory reports and documentation related to EH&S, including OSHA and environmental health and safety reporting.
- Support emergency preparedness planning, drills, and response activities for incidents, emergencies, and unusual events across the site.
- Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Facilities, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to integrate EH&S considerations into daily operations and project planning.
- Work independently with limited supervision, making informed decisions on EH&S matters and escalating issues when necessary.
- Support both first and second shift operations, including occasional off-hours availability for emergencies, inspections, or incident response.
- Contribute to stabilizing a critical business function during a leadership transition and drive long-term improvements in safety culture and operational excellence.
Essential Skills:
- Proven experience in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) management within a pharmaceutical manufacturing or similar regulated environment.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA compliance requirements and practical experience implementing OSHA standards in a manufacturing setting.
- Demonstrated expertise in environmental health and safety auditing, including planning, conducting, and documenting EH&S audits.
- Hands-on experience with incident investigation and CAPA, including root cause analysis and development of corrective and preventive actions.
- Knowledge of biosafety and bloodborne pathogen requirements relevant to cell therapy and biopharmaceutical operations.
- Experience managing hazardous waste programs, including safe handling, storage, and disposal in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Proficiency in safety program management, including development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EH&S policies and procedures.
- Experience working in aseptic and cleanroom operations, including familiarity with gowning procedures and aseptic techniques.
- Understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and their application in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision while providing clear EH&S leadership and guidance across multiple functional teams.
- Comfort entering gowning and aseptic manufacturing areas to conduct walkthroughs, inspections, and compliance monitoring.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience in Environmental Health & Safety supporting advanced biopharmaceutical or cell therapy manufacturing processes.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Manufacturing, Facilities, Engineering, Quality, and Operations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to lead safety committees and influence safety culture across the organization.
- Ability to balance strategic EH&S planning with hands-on execution in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Experience with regulatory reporting and documentation related to environmental health and safety.
- Capability to support both first and second shift operations and provide occasional off-hours availability for emergencies, inspections, or incidents.
- Interest in a role with potential contract-to-hire pathway based on performance and business needs.
Job Type & Location:
This is a Contract position based out of Philadelphia, PA.
Pay and Benefits:
The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $62.50/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in Philadelphia, PA.
Application Deadline:
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 2026.