Director, Process Safety And Sif (serious Injury & Fatality) Prevention

Astrazeneca

Gaithersburg, MD, United States
Base: $175,572 - $213,538 usd annual; bonus/equity...
Global process safety management framework
High-hazard activity controls
Predictive indicators
As one of the architects of AstraZeneca’s global Process Safety and SIF strategy, you will reshape our global safety culture, influence senior executives, and accelerate our transition to pioneering digital, human‑centric, and design‑for‑safety practices

Job Summary

  • As one of the architects of AstraZeneca’s global Process Safety and SIF strategy, you will reshape our global safety culture, influence senior executives, and accelerate our transition to pioneering digital, human‑centric, and design‑for‑safety practices.
  • The Director, Process Safety & SIF Prevention is a high‑impact global position accountable for designing, governing, and delivering the enterprise-wide strategy to eliminate serious injuries and fatalities across Operations, R&D, and Commercial environments.
  • A purposeful culture where safety is a strategic priority, not a compliance activity; Opportunities to influence the organization at the highest levels; Support to innovate, reimagine, and design future‑focused risk‑reduction systems; Global career growth and exposure across Operations, Science, and Engineering; A collaborative environment where bold thinking is encouraged.

Matching Summary

As one of the architects of AstraZeneca’s global Process Safety and SIF strategy, you will reshape our global safety culture, influence senior executives, and accelerate our transition to pioneering digital, human‑centric, and design‑for‑safety practices.

Salary

Base: $175,572 - $213,538 USD Annual; Bonus/Equity: short-term incentive bonus opportunity, equity-based long-term incentive program; Benefits: qualified retirement program [401(k) plan], paid vacation and holidays, paid leaves, health benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global Process Safety Management framework
  • High-hazard activity controls
  • Predictive indicators
  • Senior technical authority for incident investigations
  • Safety-in-Design integration

Nice-to-have

  • Digital, human-centric, and design-for-safety practices
  • Pioneering digital technologies
  • Bold thinking is encouraged
  • Executive-level communication skills
  • Navigating highly matrixed environments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field
  • 8+ years senior SHE leadership experience
  • 10+ years leading high-risk or high-hazard work programs
  • Deep expertise in Process Safety and major hazards legislation
  • Advanced understanding of PHA, LOPA, Bowtie, hazardous area classification

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