COMPANY INFORMATION

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $35 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 90,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

GROUP/DIVISION SUMMARY

Patheon, by Thermo Fisher Scientific, is transforming the way pharmaceuticals are made with a simplified, end-to-end supply chain for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies of all sizes. Drug substances and drug products. Development and manufacturing. Small and large molecules. Sterile, oral solid and softgel dosage forms. Patheon offers a comprehensive range of services spanning all phases and scales that is wider and deeper than any other CDMO. Gain instant access to a fully integrated global facilities network. More than 8,000 scientific and professional staff. Over 40 years of experience and innovation. Unrivaled track record for quality and on-time performance!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides in-house Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) direction, support and guidance to North American (NA) facilities. Ensures sites comply with applicable EH&S regulations as well as Corporate EH&S policies. A member of the Drug Product Division - North American Business Unit Leadership Team (NALT).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direction, guidance and support to the North American DPD network

• Conducts audits of North American sites to identify best practices and opportunities for improvement.

• Identifies industry (including regulatory) changes that affect North American operations and assists to develop and implement plans to meet compliance requirements.

• Leads North American sites to streamline EH&S programs and tools.

• Member of the North American Leadership Team (NALT) Business Unit.

• Establishes Patheon’s strong EH&S position by networking, participating on industry / EHS committees and by presenting at conferences and schools.

• Provides NALT with guidance on EH&S issues (as required).

• Provides resources and assistance to sites (as required).

• Leads an area of the PSG Environment, Health and Safety function such as: Risk Management, Global High Potency Program, Contractor Management etc (To Be Determined based on experience and skills)

• Serves as subject matter expert within PSG

  • Leads a functional group related to the subject
  • Creates and implements strategic decisions related to the subject.
  • Develops tools and best practices related to the subject

• Provides support as needed to the Global PSG EHS function and to Thermo Fisher Scientific Corporate EHS Team. Selects, develops and evaluates staff to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Works with and advises staff on administrative policies and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.Sc. in Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, or related discipline. Masters degree (preferred)

• EH&S Certificate or Diploma preferred

• Professional designation in Health & Safety such as Certified Industrial Hygienst, Registered Occupational Hygienst, Certified Safety Professional, Canadian Registered Safety Professional

• 10 or more years of previous Environment, Health and Safety experience in an industrial or related environment.

• 5 years or more of pharmaceutical industry experience or similar regulated environments.

EQUIVALENCY: Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

COMPETENCIES:

Proven people management experience (minimum 5 yrs managing direct reports). Demonstrated success in high potency containment. Well versed in provincial, state and federal health,safety and environmental legislation. Proven ability to coach and develop staff as well as the technical ability to coordinate departmental business activities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to motivate and lead. Ability to travel between sites as required to provide support (perhaps on a weekly basis working at multiple locations). Well organized and detail oriented. Excellent computer and database skills. Excellent presentation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Demonstrated commitment to our fundamental principles of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement. Proficiency with the English Language.

EXPECTED TRAVEL: 50-75%

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We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension, and a range of employee benefits!

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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