SHE Specialist - Environmental

AstraZeneca is seeking a seasoned Safety, Health & Environment Professional to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental compliance and sustainability programs.  In this role the SHE Specialist will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities, gather data, and prepare inputs for regulatory and corporate environmental reports; and advanced campus initiatives in waste reduction, resource efficiency, and sustainable operations to enable R&D, clinical supply manufacturing, and business functions.

Responsibilities

• Gather and aggregate data/information for environmental compliance and sustainability reports to support AZ performance reporting, benchmarking and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of the environmental and sustainability programs and assist in compliance and sustainability reviews of new projects.
• Work effectively to manage & deliver projects in a team environment, including in-depth collaboration between SHE, Lab Operations and Site Operations
• Be a contributing member on the cross-functional Energy and Resources Management Team guiding the team towards efficient use of natural resources.
• Analyze historical event data, leading indicators, and in-field observations and provide recommendations based upon analysis. 
• Develop and update environmental procedures. Develop, update and facilitate environmental training programs.
• Perform environmental audits and inspections, including identification of non-compliance, non-conformities and corrective actions.
• Complete environmental permit applications, regulatory reports & voluntary award applications to local, state and federal regulatory agencies or 3rd party entities
• Oversee wastewater sampling, including review reports from wastewater contractors to ensure compliance with permit requirements.
• Drive sustainability analytics and efficient building operations by overseeing internal/external metric collection and data governance; quantifying carbon, energy, and water reductions using sound engineering methods; continuously monitoring facility systems to ensure optimal performance, escalating issues to Facilities, recommending operational improvements, and regularly presenting natural resource consumption insights to the team.
• Lead ISO 50001 Energy Management System execution: track and document quantifiable energy reductions, identify and resolve nonconformities through corrective actions, and advance continual improvement across EnPIs, baselines, and operational controls.
• Communicate on environmental compliance and sustainability across campus via forms of print, electronic, and in person.
• Assist with promotional and educational materials by writing, editing, and designing content brochures, fliers, bulletin board displays, newsletters, sustainability guides, and training materials etc.
• Submit regulatory reports & voluntary award applications to county, city, state, or 3rd party entities.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering or a STEM related field.
• Two or more years of applicable work experience
• Work effectively on multiple projects at once and respond to rapidly changing demands.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and industry Environmental regulations and sustainability trends.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, within all levels of the organization.
• Exercise judgment while being insightful, logical and methodical.

Desired Skills

• Prior experience and/or knowledge of building systems: boilers, air handling units, cooling towers, chillers, water purification equipment.
• Experience with environmental compliance and sustainability data analysis with exposure to regulatory interactions and reporting.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $73,710- $110566 USD Annual. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash ambitious thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility.  Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

If you're ready to make a significant impact on patients' lives by joining a team that follows the science with curiosity and courage, apply today!

Date Posted

01-Apr-2026

Closing Date

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