Head Of Safety, Health & Environment

Lonza Group

Walkersville, MD, US
Base: $128,000 to $218,000 annually; bonus: perfor...
Fully onsite
10+ years ehs experience in gmp industries
Deep knowledge of osha and epa regulations
Experience leading ehs teams in regulated environments
Lonza Group is seeking a Head of Safety, Health & Environment (EHS) for their Walkersville, MD location, responsible for leading EHS initiatives and fostering a safety-first culture within a GMP-regulated environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in EHS management, particularly within biotech or pharmaceutical sectors, and will oversee compliance and sustainability programs while managing a high-performing team

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a key member of the Extended Site Leadership Team to shape a proactive, high-performance safety culture within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
  • The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $128,000 to $218,000 along with performance-related bonuses and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.
  • Candidates will be responsible for setting the vision, driving execution, and ensuring compliance across all EHS, sustainability, and security programs while leading a high-performing team.

Matching Summary

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Lonza Group is seeking a Head of Safety, Health & Environment (EHS) for their Walkersville, MD location, responsible for leading EHS initiatives and fostering a safety-first culture within a GMP-regulated environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in EHS management, particularly within biotech or pharmaceutical sectors, and will oversee compliance and sustainability programs while managing a high-performing team.

Salary

Base: $128,000 to $218,000 annually; Bonus: Performance-related bonus available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, life insurance, disability, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years EHS experience in GMP industries
  • Deep knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations
  • Experience leading EHS teams in regulated environments
  • Proven track record in risk assessment and mitigation
  • Strong data-driven decision-making capabilities

Nice-to-have

  • Advanced degree in Environmental Health or Engineering
  • Experience with sustainability program implementation
  • Ability to drive high-performance safety culture
  • Cross-functional stakeholder management skills
  • Change management expertise in complex settings

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
  • 10+ years progressive EHS experience in biotech/pharma
  • Demonstrated success partnering with senior leadership
  • Knowledge of GMP requirements and inspection readiness

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