Manager, EH&S

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity in the EH&S department. We are looking to build a world class EH&S team here at Kite Pharma. You will be working with a highly motivated and cross functional team to build a proactive Safety culture and execute exciting initiatives. The role of the EH&S Manager is to conduct and manage various programs and activities in the EH&S Department. We are looking for a self-starter with superior analysis and problem-solving skills ranging from simple to complex situations. This individual is expected to explain information and influence others in order to secure successful implementation of EH&S programs and directives as assigned.

The EH&S Manager will as an agent of change while working effectively. Basic essential duties include:

• Direct experience on leading by example and ability to secure resources under challenging circumstances
• Set goals and leading indicators to demonstrate efficiency and effectiveness of related activities, in addition to providing interpretative guidance regarding exposure monitoring results and recommending appropriate controls
• Develop, innovate and execute SMART goals
• Align Company goals with department specific while effectively influencing others without direct formal authority
• Set goals and leading indicators to demonstrate efficiency and effectiveness of related activities, in addition to providing interpretative guidance regarding exposure monitoring results and recommending appropriate controls
• Deliver agreed upon results ahead of schedule by effectively overcome barriers and potential challenges
• Identify and mitigate hazards
• Develop, assess, oversee risk assessment program for new and existing processes
• Identify and mitigate hazards
• Develop, assess, oversee risk assessment program for new and existing processes
• Develop, enhance Leading and Lagging Indicators
• Improve and enhance processes and customer service
• Perform ergonomic assessments
• Support physical security programs for Santa Monica locations
• Represent EH&S in multiple technical programs or serve as a representative of EH&S Management during regulatory visits
• Manage risk assessment program for new and existing processes
• Develop and conduct EH&S training as assigned/appropriate
• Prepare, revise and implement SOPs, Work Instructions, and compliance plans
• Conduct incident investigations and tracking the completion of associated corrective actions
• Review engineering projects and provide input
• Enhance auditing program and conduct site-wide building inspections, including escorting regulatory agency personnel, preparing findings memos and developing and implementing corrective and preventive actions
• Present findings and recommendations to management while insuring buy-ins on action plans
• Manage multiple projects of significant complexity and risk
• Demonstrate competent negotiation skills when dealing with challenging situations

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience in EH&S in a biotech/pharma industry Or
• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience in EH&S in a biotech/pharma industry Or
• High School degree with 11+ years of experience in EH&S in biotech/pharma industry

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. in (Physical and/or Life) science or engineering or Certification such as CSP, CHMM, CIH, CSM
• Knowledge with CAL-OSHA, CAL-EPA, DOT, NFPA, HAZWOPPER, ARB
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience in Emergency Response
• Experience in Biosafety
• Experience in LOTO, Confined Space, Contractor Safety, etc.
• Experience with implementation/execution of ISO related standards
• Safety Management
• Delivering Safety Training