EHS Manager

Company Overview:

Founded in 1999, Asymchem is a global integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) providing drug R&D and manufacturing for leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Our mission is to drive smarter, greener, and more cost-effective manufacturing to support clinical research and commercialization. Asymchem currently operates eight manufacturing facilities offering solutions ranging from early clinical stage to commercial stage, including R&D, cGMP production of advanced intermediates, APIs, formulations, and clinical research services. Asymchem Group, headquartered in Tianjin, P. R. China.

Our research laboratories and small molecule API pilot plant at Discovery Park, Sandwich, UK, is our flagship site for European R&D and we are looking to recruit into key roles. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative, collaborative, dynamic team of scientists and engineers and help shape our operations and the future growth of our organization

What we offer

We offer competitive compensation, flexible benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, opportunities to buy or sell holidays, as well as a good work-life balance. Enjoy a fun and rewarding career with daily opportunities to collaborate with highly talented colleagues. Additionally, there will be myriad opportunities to learn new technical and interpersonal skills, develop existing strengths, coach and mentor others, while pursuing our company's mission.

Position Summary:

The EHS Manager works as part of the site EHS team to deliver the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programme for both the Development Laboratories and Drug Substance Manufacturing area.

At Asymchem you will have the opportunity to

• Act as a subject matter expert ensuring site compliance with health and safety legislation as it applies to both laboratory and Manufacturing teams.
• Manage and Analyze EHS data to identify trends and inform decision making to identify improvements, ensuring that systems meet internal and external auditor expectations.
• Lead and support EHS based investigations and associated action outcomes, ensuring root cause and human factors analysis, working proactively to deliver high quality completed records, investigations, and associated actions on time.
• Lead and develop sustainability programmes to support both laboratory and manufacturing teams and manage the collection of Scope,1,2 and 3 data to support the site environmental programme.
• Support assessment of EHS implications of changes, ensuring risks are identified and controls and implemented optimally. Manage documentation associated with change requests, across manufacturing, ensuring all documentation is accurately completed, available, and controlled.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field.
• Certification in NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, IOSH or equivalent.
• Strong Knowledge of UK EHS legislation, risk assessment methodologies and investigation practices.
• Extensive experience in a UK based EHS role including experience in laboratory safety practices.
• Experience in the management of Industrial Hygiene Programmes

Desirable Experience

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or other similar industries including chemical and FMCG.
• Experience of delivering Environmental and Sustainability programs and supporting Ecopharmacovigilance assessment as part of a broader Environmental programme.
• Experience in the management of hazards of highly potent compounds.