Senior SHE Program Manager-Environment

At Genentech we are committed to fostering a culture of safety excellence, where the well-being of our employees is paramount. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Safety Professional to join our team and contribute to our continuous improvement in safety performance. The appropriately experienced professional possesses a practical knowledge in safety and environment and its application within a biologics manufacturing environment. Additionally, the qualified individual will play a supporting role that integrates EHS expertise directly into a specific operational or functional business unit; acting as the dedicated, single point of contact to ensure that safety is embedded into the function's daily activities and business processes. Working independently within broad guidelines and policies, this role impacts a range of operational, project, and service activities, receiving minimal guidance. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter anticipating short term site business needs and developing solutions with excellent communication skills, capable of influencing a strong safety culture across all levels of the organization.

Hazard Identification and Environmental Risk Assessment: Solves site impacting environmental problems by leading comprehensive environmental assessments and regulatory exposure evaluations. Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information (e.g., monitoring data, permit requirements, regulatory changes, site history, operational data) to determine potential environmental liabilities and compliance risks, which impacts a range of operational and service activities.  Specialized Environmental Monitoring and Compliance: Applies in-depth practical knowledge  to design, implement, and interpret environmental monitoring and sampling strategies for compliance requirements. Programs including hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal, industrial wastewater systems, laboratory decontamination protocols, Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) planning, and regulatory refrigerant management.ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and permit conditions. Conducts or coordinates required monitoring, testing, and reporting; manages permit renewals and regulatory submissions. Compliance and Regulatory Resource: Ensures and audits site compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, standards, and consensus guidelines (OSHA, Cal/OSHA, DOT, NIOSH, ACGIH). Acts as the primary resource for colleagues and management on changes in laws, working within broad guidelines and policies. Health and Safety Training & Guidance: Develops and delivers specialized training for workers and managers on hazard awareness and controls. Program Management: Owns site-level programs which are service activities impacting a range of operational groups. Incident Management & Prevention: Responsible for leading the safety response within a key stakeholder assigned function. This involves facilitating the investigation and root cause analyses for complex safety incidents and near-misses, and then collaboratively developing and implementing mitigation strategies and controls to prevent the recurrence of similar events.

Education You hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited 4-year college or university with a major in chemistry, life science, engineering, occupational safety, or other relevant scientific field. Experience (minimum) Minimum of 5 or more years of relevant work experience in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS). Previous experience in manufacturing and/or the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry strongly preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Competencies Environmental Compliance Knowledge: Possesses conceptual and practical knowledge in environmental compliance and regulations, including relevant federal, state, and local environmental laws, codes, and consensus standards (Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, CERCLA, OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH).