Posting Start Date: 6/18/26

Country/Region: United States

State/Province: New York

Job Location: Melville

Place of Employment:

Contract Duration: Permanent

Hiring Pay Range Min: 115,000

Hiring Pay Range Max: 173,000

EHS Sr Manager

Job Summary

Lead safety excellence in a cutting-edge biopharmaceutical environment. Kedrion Biopharma is seeking an EH&S Senior Manager to drive environmental, health, and safety strategy at our FDA-regulated manufacturing site. This role is critical in building a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and protecting our people while supporting life-saving therapies distributed globally.

What you'll do

• Own and manage the site Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) management system (ISO 45001) in alignment with OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and New York regulations
• Drive a proactive safety culture by partnering with cross-functional teams and ensuring accountability across the organization
• Provide expert EHS guidance to site leadership to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate facility conditions, conduct risk assessments, and implement corrective action plans aligned with industry standards
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance EHS performance and programs
• Develop and track key safety performance indicators, communicating results to stakeholders
• Design and deliver safety training programs, including industrial hygiene, occupational health, and regulatory compliance
• Oversee waste management reporting and environmental compliance documentation
• Conduct routine safety walk-throughs and collaborate with the plant safety committee to identify and mitigate risks
• Manage contractor safety programs, ensuring proper documentation, insurance, and adherence to site requirements
• Develop and maintain site procedures to comply with federal, state, and local EHS regulations
• Conduct job hazard analyses and exposure assessments related to chemicals and physical hazards
• Lead regulatory inspections, audits, and responses to agency inquiries
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Globally Harmonized System (GHS) compliance
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Oversee environmental permits and compliance programs for air, water, waste, and chemical storage
• Lead emergency response planning, drills, and coordination with external responders
• Partner with HR and third-party providers on workplace incident investigations and safety improvements

Qualifications and need-to-know

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related discipline
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, FDA, GMP) and experience working with regulatory agencies
• Experience in manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments preferred
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred
• Proven leadership, project management, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to support sensitive investigations involving personnel or assets
• Willingness to travel up to 10%, including occasional overnight travel

Please note that salary ranges are calculated based off levels of: relevant experience, education, and certifications.

Kedrion Biopharma Inc. offers numerous benefits to our qualifying employees, including:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays
• PTO accrual
• and much more!

Please let us know if you would like further details regarding the benefits that we offer to our qualifying employees, and we would be glad to provide you with our full benefits guide, as well as answering any questions you may have!

If you require assistance with your employment application or need reasonable accommodations to perform job duties, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].