Manager EHSS
Date: 27 Apr 2026Location:Baltimore, MD, US, 21224Division: Essential FunctionsJob Title: Manager, Environmental Health & SafetyReporting to: Director EHSSDepartment: EHSSAbout SyngeneIncorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene’ s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 6500- strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation.At Syngene, safety is at the heart of everything we do personally and professionally. Syngene has placed safety at par with business performance with shared responsibility and accountability, including following safety guidelines, procedures and SOPs, in letter and spirit.Job SummaryThe Safety Engineer (EHSS) will provide hands-on technical leadership for Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability at Syngene USA’s Bayview site. The role ensures robust EHSS governance, world‑class process and occupational safety controls, audit readiness, and protection of employees, contractors, communities, clients, assets, and the environment in a high‑hazard, cGMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.Additionally, this position may advise/consult in the development of enterprise EHS strategies and initiatives.Primary ResponsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesEHSS Governance, Compliance & ReportingEnsure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, NIH/CDC, State of Maryland and local regulationsOwn EHSS metrics, dashboards, statutory reporting, and digital records using SAP S/4HANA EHS or equivalentDrive SIF (Serious Injury & Fatality) prevention programs and governance reportingClient Interface & Audit ReadinessAct as primary EHSS interface for client due diligence, regulatory inspections, and customer auditsLead audit readiness, response management, and CAPA closureDemonstrate EHSS maturity aligned with leading US biopharma CDMO expectationsOperational EHSS & High‑Risk ManagementSupport day‑to‑day EHSS operations for manufacturing, labs, utilities, warehouses, and projectsLead Behaviour‑Based Safety (BBS) programs with explicit focus on SIF preventionManage contractor safety, permit‑to‑work systems, and high‑risk activitiesProcess Safety & Functional SafetyLead PHA, HAZOP, What‑If, JHA and MOC risk assessmentsApply functional safety (SIL concepts), process safety controls, and engineered safeguardsConduct thermal safety studies, dust explosivity analysis, vapor/gas hazard assessment, and chemical reaction criticality evaluationIdentify and Oversee Management of Safety Critical Equipment (MoSCEs)Machinery & Equipment SafetyAct as Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE)Apply Design for Safety principles and lifecycle machinery risk assessmentsSupport automation, interlocks, guarding, and validation for safety‑related control systemsIndustrial Hygiene & Occupational HealthExecute quantitative industrial hygiene exposure assessmentsManage respiratory protection programs including fit testingPartner with Occupational Health on surveillance and exposure mitigationBiosafety & Specialized RisksEnsure compliance with biosafety (BSL), containment, and decontamination requirementsRisk assess biological agents, cell culture, viral and microbial operationsEnvironmental & Transportation SafetyManage air emissions, wastewater, hazardous and biological waste streams Oversee environmental control technologies (vent gas scrubbers, ETP systems)Ensure DOT transportation safety compliance for hazardous materialsEmergency Preparedness & AssuranceLead fire risk assessments, emergency drills, life safety system oversightConduct hazardous area classification (NEC / ATEX‑equivalent risk assessments)Perform internal audits and EHSS assurance reviewsEducation & QualificationsEducationBachelor’s degree in engineering or science (Chemistry, Biology, Environmental, or related)Master’s Degree (Preferred) Postgraduate accredited certification in Industrial Safety / Process SafetyCertified Safety Professional (CSP) – Required/Highly PreferredCertified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE – TÜV or equivalent)Functional Safety (SIL) TrainingPostgraduate accredited certification in Industrial Safety / Process SafetyCIH – desirableExperience8–10 years EHSS experienceBiopharma, pharmaceutical, chemical, or CDMO manufacturing environmentStrong experience in process safety, audits, contractor safety, and client-facing rolesEqual Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, colour, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.Nearest Major Market: Baltimore