Director Process Safety - Americas

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD, United States
Base: $155,000 to $180,000; bonus/equity: eligibil...
Lead regional process safety management strategy
Accelerate safe startup of new facilities
Drive risk reduction & hazard identification
As the Director, Process Safety – Americas, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a proactive, skills-focused PSM culture across diverse Operations environments, ensuring that our science and manufacturing capabilities operate safely, sustainably, and reliably

Job Summary

  • As the Director, Process Safety – Americas, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a proactive, skills-focused PSM culture across diverse Operations environments, ensuring that our science and manufacturing capabilities operate safely, sustainably, and reliably.
  • Lead rigorous investigations to identify root causes; ensure closure and sustainment of corrective actions.
  • You will join a collaborative, value-driven environment where bold thinking is encouraged and where your work directly protects our people and enables scientific innovation.

Matching Summary

As the Director, Process Safety – Americas, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a proactive, skills-focused PSM culture across diverse Operations environments, ensuring that our science and manufacturing capabilities operate safely, sustainably, and reliably.

Salary

Base: $155,000 to $180,000; Bonus/Equity: eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards; Benefits: qualified retirement programs, paid time off, health, dental, and vision coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead Regional Process Safety Management Strategy
  • Accelerate Safe Startup of New Facilities
  • Drive Risk Reduction & Hazard Identification
  • Embed Learning & Assurance
  • Influence matrixed organizations

Nice-to-have

  • Champion psychological safety
  • Speak-up culture
  • Apply HOP principles
  • Bold thinking is encouraged

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field
  • Minimum 7 years of experience
  • Demonstrated ability in using risk assessment methodologies
  • Ability to travel approximately 25%

Work Rights

Not specified

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