Lead Safety. Shape the Future of Medicine as a Site HSE Manager
Location: Durham, NC | Starting Pay : $81/hour
PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in innovative medicines to find an experienced Site Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager to support the expansion of its Durham campus and the launch of new Large Molecule Operations (LMO) manufacturing capabilities.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to shape HSE strategy, drive operational readiness, and build a proactive safety culture within a cutting-edge biopharmaceutical environment. Your expertise will help protect people, safeguard the environment, and ensure new manufacturing operations are ready to launch safely and compliantly.
What You’ll Do
- Lead HSE planning and operational readiness for new Large Molecule manufacturing operations, including construction safety, hazard assessments, and pre-startup safety requirements.
- Develop and implement HSE programs, procedures, permits, training, and controls to meet regulatory and site requirements.
- Serve as the primary HSE advisor to assigned manufacturing platforms, providing technical guidance on risks, compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Lead campus-wide occupational safety programs, including process safety, lockout/tagout, electrical safety, machine guarding, fire protection, fall protection, and emergency preparedness.
- Conduct risk assessments, site inspections, compliance audits, and HSE impact assessments for new equipment, processes, and technology transfers.
- Lead complex incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans.
- Oversee contractor and construction safety performance while partnering with cross-functional teams to embed HSE into daily operations.
- Track HSE metrics, analyze performance trends, and support site-level and corporate reporting.
- Build workforce safety capabilities through training, safety committees, employee engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor evolving regulations and company standards to maintain compliance and strengthen site-wide HSE performance.
What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience developing and managing HSE programs in manufacturing or laboratory environments, preferably in the biopharmaceutical industry.
- Strong knowledge of occupational safety, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and HSE management systems.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or equivalent professional certification.
- Experience supporting the design, construction, and startup of new Large Molecule Operations (LMO) or Advanced Drug Product (ADP) facilities.
- Experience with Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), P&ID and engineering design reviews, operational readiness, and manufacturing startup activities.
- Experience in biological safety, chemical hazard characterization, process safety, and complex HSE investigations.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re a strategic HSE leader who thrives on solving complex challenges, developing high-performing safety cultures, and preparing advanced manufacturing operations for success, we want to hear from you!
Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and help build a safer future for the people and processes advancing innovative medicine.
Pay Details: $81.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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