Bachelor's degree in physical science, life science, engineering, or relevant field.
8+ years of experience in EHS and/or program management, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
Deep knowledge of federal OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and local safety regulations.
Proven ability to develop and execute multi-year safety strategies and metrics.
Experience in leading and mentoring safety teams for technical expertise.
Strong skills in driving safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ability to translate complex EHS data into actionable insights for leadership.
Responsibilities
Establish strategic vision and frameworks for a proactive safety culture.
Author and implement multi-year safety roadmaps and performance metrics.
Direct safety culture initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
Communicate critical safety performance indicators and resource needs to stakeholders.
Recruit and develop a high-performing team of safety professionals.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety programs into operations.
Lead capital and improvement projects from justification to execution.
Benefits
Performance-related bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) matching plan
Life insurance and disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Paid Time Off
Full Job Description
Location: Vacaville, California
This is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.
The Senior EHS Manager provides hands-on leadership to a team of safety professionals, driving the strategic design, execution, and continuous improvement of site-wide physical safety programs to protect personnel, assets, and operational continuity. Serving on the site EHS leadership team, this role translates regulatory requirements into pragmatic operational controls while fostering a proactive safety culture across the facility.
What you will get:
The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $142,500 to $237,500. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:
Performance-related bonus
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) matching plan
Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Paid Time Off
What you will do:
Establish strategic vision, leadership, and operational frameworks to cultivate a proactive safety culture that systematically mitigates unsafe behaviors and physical hazards.
Author and drive multi-year physical safety roadmaps, key performance metrics, and strategic goals aligned with broader site operational priorities.
Direct site-wide safety culture initiatives and continuous improvement programs to protect personnel, assets, and operational continuity.
Communicate performance indicators, critical risks, resource requirements, and strategic updates to site leadership, employees, contractors, and service providers.
Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing team of safety professionals, fostering strong technical capability and floor responsiveness.
Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities, Warehousing, and Quality to embed regulatory-compliant safety programs into daily business workflows.
Lead self-initiated capital and continuous improvement projects from justification through execution using disciplined schedule, resource, and budget management.
What we look for:
Bachelor's degree in physical science, life science, engineering, occupational safety, environmental health and safety, relevant scientific or technical field.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in environment, health, and safety (EHS) and/or EHS program management, including a minimum of 3 years as a people leader.
Apply deep technical knowledge of federal OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and local safety regulations to resolve complex workplace hazards and protect the site's right to operate.
Develop and execute a multi-year physical safety strategy, key metrics, and risk-reduction roadmaps aligned with broader site priorities.
Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing team of safety professionals to provide responsive, floor-level technical expertise.
Drive site-wide safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives through high-visibility field engagement to proactively address unsafe conditions and behaviors.
Partner with Manufacturing, Facilities, Engineering, Quality, and external contractors to integrate compliant safety programs into daily plant operations.
Translate complex EHS metrics, risks, and resource requirements into actionable insights, data-driven business cases, and strategic updates for executive leadership.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
About Lonza America Inc
Lonza America Inc is a subsidiary of Lonza Group, a Swiss multinational company that provides products and services to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and specialty ingredients markets. Lonza America Inc is responsible for the North American market and offers a range of products and services, including custom manufacturing, research and development, and quality control testing. The company has a strong focus on sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Lonza America Inc was founded in 1897 and has since grown to become a leading provider of products and services in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
