Head of Environmental, Health and Safety

1 week ago


Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States Lonza Full time

United States, Portsmouth (New Hampshire)

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there's no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that's the kind of work we want to be part of.

Based in Portsmouth, NH, this is the senior EHS role on site. You will lead the Environmental, Health and Safety function, shaping strategy, driving compliance, and fostering a culture of safety and sustainability.

What You Will Get

  • An agile career and dynamic working culture
  • An inclusive and ethical workplace
  • Compensation programs that recognize high performance
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • The full list of our global benefits can be found at

What You Will Do

  • Lead EHS projects to improve site performance and ensure cross-functional support
  • Manage the EHS department including staffing, budgeting, and performance
  • Contribute to site strategy as part of the Site Leadership Team
  • Develop programs to meet regulatory compliance and prevent injuries
  • Implement and enforce EHS programs across employees and contractors
  • Conduct and coordinate inspections and audits
  • Lead risk assessments for new operations and resolve EHS concerns

What We Are Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environment, Science, or Engineering (Masters preferred)
  • 10+ years' experience in EHS, preferably in biotechnology or life sciences
  • NH Certified Hazardous Waste Coordinator; OSHA responder certification preferred
  • Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills
  • Business fluent in English
  • Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of EPA/OSHA regulations
  • Ability to lead change and build stakeholder engagement

Every day, Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reference: R71470

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