Associate Director, EHS&S

Position Overview

Join our dynamic team as the Associate Director, EHS at FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, where you'll drive the future of our world-class Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS) programs. This role is essential in nurturing a culture that's all about prioritizing employee well-being and safety in every facet of our operations. You'll play a key role in compliance with regulatory standards while championing a proactive safety culture that truly puts people and the planet first. 

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, we’re leading the charge in advancing tomorrow’s medicines. If you want to be a part of life-impacting projects alongside today’s most innovative biopharmaceutical companies, FUJIFILM Biotechnologies could be the right place for you.

From our Bioprocess Innovation Center to our cGMP-compliant manufacturing site, we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and purpose. Whether your expertise lies in research, manufacturing, or production, you’ll find a home here where your efforts directly improve patients’ lives. Together, let’s shape the future of healthcare.

Situated at the cross-section of Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina, our site is at the heart of a booming biotech hub surrounded by top universities, vibrant communities, and various outdoor opportunities.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

What You’ll Do: 

• Innovate and Enhance: Lead the charge in developing and continuously improving EHS and Sustainability programs, aligning with global best practices to maintain world-class standards. 

• Empower and Educate: Drive initiatives that uplift employee welfare, offering comprehensive safety training and awareness campaigns for individuals to own their health and safety. 

• Ensure Compliance: Navigate local and international safety regulations, proactively identifying risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies. 

• Collaborate for Success: Partner with various departments to weave EHS priorities into daily operations, securing a unified effort towards safety excellence. 

• Assess and Improve: Conduct in-depth risk assessments, crafting action plans to tackle potential hazards and boost overall workplace safety. 

• Measure and Optimize: Establish robust metrics to monitor the effectiveness of EHS programs, perpetually seeking enhancement and innovation. 

• Engage and Represent: Serve as the company’s representative, working alongside key internal and external stakeholders including regulators, insurers, and auditors. 

• Lead and Develop: Manage and nurture your team, administering company policies impacting employees and overseeing required administrative tasks. 

• Coach and Recruit: Guide direct reports in professional growth, partake in recruitment to attract and retain top talent. 

• Strategize and Resolve: Address performance gaps and employee concerns, collaborating with HR for resolutions. 

• Oversee Compliance: Manage waste management program requirements, ensuring adherence to federal and local standards. 

• Adapt and Perform: Embrace other duties as assigned, showcasing flexibility and commitment. 

Knowledge and Skills 

• Adaptable communication styles for varied audiences 

• Strong strategic thinking prowess 

• Expertise in training and mentoring others 

• Ability to articulate complex information clearly 

• Mastery in multiple process areas 

• Leadership skills with a focus on coaching and developing talent 

• Flexibility for a 24/7 manufacturing environment 

Basic Requirements / Certificates 

• Associate’s degree (13+ years of related experience) OR 

• Bachelor’s degree (11+ years of related experience) OR 

• Master’s degree (9+ years of related experience) 

• Proven leadership experience 

• Proficiency with applicable codes & standards 

• Expertise in EHS/Sustainability regulations in pharmaceuticals 

• Experience with biosafety practices and risk assessments 

• Competence in P&IDs and relevant design documentation 

Preferred Requirements / Certificates 

• Experience in greenfield operations and advanced manufacturing 

• Expertise in Biopharmaceuticals, APIs, DP, or GMP 

• 8+ years of people management/leadership experience 

• NIMS 400 (Incident Command)
• Certifications: ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM, MESH 

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time 60 minutes Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time 60 minutes Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to X pounds. No X Yes If yes, X 10 lbs. 33 lbs.Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions. 

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (HR_FDBU@fujifilm.com).