EHS Manager, Biosafety

**About This Role:**This position offers Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) support to Biogen’s Cambridge operations, encompassing R&D laboratory activities. As the Biosafety Officer, you will manage EHS programs with an emphasis on Biosafety, Occupational Health, and general laboratory safety. You will be part of the Cambridge EHS team, collaborating with peers, your manager, client groups, and Corporate EHS to implement EHS programs in line with the Global EHS Policy and Management System. This role is pivotal in ensuring the safety of laboratory operations, facilitating risk assessments, and driving continuous improvement efforts. You will contribute significantly to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace, aligning with the organization’s overarching goals and objectives.**What You’ll Do:*** Act as the Biosafety Officer responsible for managing and enhancing the Biosafety Program, including facilitating the Cambridge Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and conducting Biosafety Risk Assessments.* Partner with outsourced Occupational Health vendors to ensure contract deliverables, such as medical surveillance, injury management, wellness support, vaccination clinics, and emergency response.* Serve as a primary point of contact and subject matter expert on EHS policies and programs, including Biosafety, IACUC, Occupational Health, Vivarium Safety, Controlled Substances, Animal Allergies, and Respiratory Protection.* Provide leadership in EHS Program initiatives and maintain awareness of EHS regulations and compliance activities.* Develop relationships with internal and external clients and champion large projects and initiatives, including cross-functional and external partnerships.* Create, implement, and improve written EHS programs and develop training materials for classroom and on-the-job instruction.* Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, and identify corrective and preventative actions.* Conduct EHS inspections, document findings, work with area owners to implement corrective actions, and communicate results.* Participate in EHS stakeholder engagement events and activities, providing hands-on EHS support for laboratory design and construction projects.* Lead risk assessment evaluations to identify high risks and associated risk reduction actions.* Participate in emergency response activities, including being on-call, and coach and mentor junior staff, contract service providers, and supplemental staff.* Execute speaking opportunities with external stakeholders.**Who You Are:**You are passionate about collaborating with a diverse group of researchers to create and sustain a safe workplace. You value using technology and systems to drive continuous improvements. Your approach is grounded in enhancing safety measures and fostering a culture of safety and compliance.**Required Skills:*** 8+ years of EHS experience or relevant experience (inclusive of Military experience).* B.S. in life sciences, environmental field, or another related field required.* Experience implementing EHS programs, including Biosafety.**Preferred Skills:*** Advanced interpersonal skills focused on collaboration, innovation, and inclusion.* Experienced presenter and speaker; excellent writing skills.* Previous EHS-related work experience in the Biopharma field desired.* Experience interacting with external regulatory agencies desired.* Understanding of EHS management systems.* Professional certification (Certified Safety Professional, Certified Biosafety Professional).* Involvement with professional associations as a participant.Job Level: Management**Additional Information**The base compensation range for this role is: $113,000.00-$151,000.00Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance. In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families *physical, financial, emotional,* and *social well-being*; including, but not limited to:* Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances* Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement* Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance* A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)* Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance* 80 hours of sick time per calendar year* Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit* 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions* Employee stock purchase plan* Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year* Employee Resource Groups participationWe are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. to learn more about our DE&I efforts.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission.## **Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.****Scam Advisory:** Please be cautious of scam recruitment offers claiming to be from Biogen. All legitimate correspondence from a Biogen employee will come from a "@biogen.com" email account. Learn more about scams and fraudulent job postings . #J-18808-Ljbffr Biogen, Inc.