Executive Director, Global Safety and Environment - Rahway, United States - Merck Sharp & Dohme

Merck Sharp & Dohme

Verified Company

Rahway, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them.

We are a global team of professionals working collectively to make a positive difference in animal care and the world's food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally linked identification, traceability and monitoring products.

We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.

Accountable for all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program execution and compliance at our Manufacturing Division's Animal Health Sites located in EMEA.

Leads site EHS leaders and influences site, region and global business partners to drive prioritization of regulatory compliance, continuous performance improvement, and integration of EHS performance objectives into standard work processes.

Models strong compliance mind set, draws on direct manufacturing pharmaceutical experience and develops strategies to achieve these goals in alignment with company business goals and values.

Self-motivated, reliable, and persistent; is energized and motivated by identifying and developing talent. Must be collaborative and enthusiastic with a focus on the global team's engagement and success.

Primary Responsibilities:

Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHS&S) performance and compliance through active participation and promotion of our Company's EHS&S Program.
Assure compliance objectives and team goals are achieved per requirements schedule.
Provide expert advice and technical guidance for EHS&S programs and projects. Serve as key person accountable for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the EHS management system.
Identify and develop talent at all levels of the organization.
Interface with Corporate, Division, plant and external community organizations/agencies regarding EHS&S issues and strategy.
Serve as single EHS&S point of contact for Animal Health Operations in our Manufacturing Division
Demonstrate robust portfolio and project management, assure adherence to financial budget targets and rapid disciplined decision making.
Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainable results across EHS&S projects/ programs.
EHS assessments and resulting action plans; ensure identified actions are completed in accordance with identified target dates.
Review and/or approve regulatory permits, inspection outcomes and audit report findings to assure appropriate submission, impact, and/or action.
Develops/oversees solutions and reports status readily to executive management.
Anticipate, recognize and respond to changing internal and external trends, market conditions, regulatory legislation, etc., evaluate and integrate the information to define potential effect on the company/network.
Develop solutions that are progressive, innovative, compliant and scalable.
Facilitates leadership team cohesion, assures rapid communication and best practice sharing with peers/management.
Prospectively functions as a conduit of information between the operating facilities and EHS&S management at Site, Division and Corporate levels.
Owns decisions and is accountable for outcomes.

Education Minimum Requirement:

Required: Bachelor 's Degree required (should have a concentration in Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science or related technical discipline).
Preferred: Masters/MBA; relevant professional certification(s) e.g.

PE, CSP

Required Experience and Skills:

Must have direct experience in leading multiple geographically dispersed sites, matrixed functions or operations within the pharmaceutical, chemical or other like industry.
Clear and recognizable appreciation of the processes, equipment and methods associated with manufacturing.
Vision and sound judgment at the global and local levels.
Must be willing to tackle tough issues with tact and diplomacy in a timely fashion.
Proven experience leading a site program such as Manufacturing, Research, Tech Ops function, Quality or EHS Plant Leadership in pharmaceutical or chemical industry
Strong leadership, talent management, change execution, and financial management skills.
Readily and actively contributes to the success of the global team.
Ability to simultaneously balance and adjust to multiple changing priorities and make decisions with speed, discipline, and accuracy.
Robust interpersona