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

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD, US
Base: $175,572-$213,538 usd annual; bonus/equity: ...
8+ years senior she leadership experience
Deep expertise in process safety and major hazards
Proven global scope in high-hazard environments
This role serves as an architect for AstraZeneca's global Process Safety and SIF strategy to reshape the enterprise safety culture

Job Summary

  • This role serves as an architect for AstraZeneca's global Process Safety and SIF strategy to reshape the enterprise safety culture.
  • The Director will lead a global transformation agenda setting new standards for risk reduction, competency, and technology integration across Operations, R&D, and Commercial environments.
  • Candidates will have the opportunity to influence senior executives, drive enterprise-level transformation, and access global career growth within a purposeful culture where safety is a strategic priority.

Matching Summary

This role serves as an architect for AstraZeneca's global Process Safety and SIF strategy to reshape the enterprise safety culture.

Salary

Base: $175,572-$213,538 USD Annual; Bonus/Equity: Short-term incentive bonus and equity-based long-term incentive program eligible; Benefits: 401(k), paid vacation, health coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years senior SHE leadership experience
  • Deep expertise in Process Safety and major hazards
  • Proven global scope in high-hazard environments
  • Advanced understanding of PHA, LOPA, Bowtie
  • Ability to influence senior executives globally

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with AI/ML analytics and digital twins
  • Executive-level communication and storytelling skills
  • Familiarity with Human & Organizational Performance research
  • Experience integrating safety into capital project design
  • Advanced professional certifications like CSP or CCPS

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or equivalent
  • 10+ years leading high-risk work programs globally
  • Willingness to travel internationally

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