Executive Director, Environmental Health & Safety

The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Environmental Health and Safety to provide enterprise-wide leadership, strategic direction, and accountability for environmental health and safety programs. The role oversees safety and compliance across research, teaching, clinical, and administrative operations, including laboratory, biosafety, radiation, chemical, occupational, and environmental programs. Responsibilities include establishing governance frameworks and internal controls, advising executive leaders on significant risks, and directing regulatory inspections, investigations, corrective actions, and compliance reporting. The Executive Director also leads staff and resource planning, strengthens safety culture, oversees EHS systems and performance analytics, and directs preparedness and response for significant incidents. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in a scientific field, progressive EHS experience with at least five years in leadership, and experience managing comprehensive programs in complex, regulated environments. Expertise in regulatory engagement, research and laboratory safety, strategic planning, budgeting, personnel development, and cross-functional leadership is valued. Experience with high-containment research, biosafety and radiation oversight, occupational health, and EHS information systems is also preferred.