SR EHS Specialist

Business Introduction:

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply. We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

Position Summary:

This role will lead the day-to-day implementation and maintenance of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security/Emergency Response programs to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. As the EHS&S Specialist with expertise in chemical safety and Industrial Hygiene, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of critical health, safety, and hazardous materials (chemical and biological) safety programs to mitigate key risks to the site.

This position will serve as the primary site SME for chemical safety and Industrial Hygiene, including the development and oversight of the future Hazardous Materials Emergency Response team. Additionally, you will support the site and assigned value streams in general/industrial safety needs, championing EHS principles across the site and collaborating with management and staff to continuously enhance EHS performance.

You will partner with site and regional teams to keep people safe and protect the environment. You will lead EHS assessments, guide risk reduction plans, and support compliance with laws and company standards. We value practical problem solvers who communicate clearly, build trusting relationships, and bring technical excellence. This role offers growth through exposure to cross-functional projects, direct impact on workplace safety and environmental performance, and alignment with GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities:

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Lead risk assessments, investigations, and corrective actions to reduce hazards and prevent reoccurrence. Provide day-to-day EHS advice to site leaders, project teams, and contractors. Support and maintain the EHS management system to ensure legal and company standard compliance.

• Deliver training and communications to build EHS capability and awareness across the site. Review projects and changes to identify EHS impacts and drive practical controls into design.

• Monitor performance, prepare clear reports, and support governance forums that keep EHS issues visible and resolved.

• Assess chemical and biological hazard risks from new and existing materials and processes, evaluate the effectiveness of existing exposure controls, and advise on different control methodologies.

• Conduct Industrial Hygiene monitoring, analyze results, issue reports, and manage site plans, including exposure monitoring/modeling and the chemical safety program.

• Integrate Industrial Hygiene considerations into capital and minor works projects and effectively identify and manage risks through technical innovation and support.

• Evaluate compliance with federal, state, and local legislation and GSK requirements related to EHS&S, interpret requirements, and provide recommendations for compliance.

• Perform program audits, facility inspections, and generate recommended corrective actions.

• Manage key health and safety risks to GSK personnel, contractors, visitors, and the company’s reputation with regulators and the public. Implement EHS&S programs at the Marietta site, verify their effectiveness, and ensure proper identification and mitigation of hazards and risks. Ensure GSK standards are embedded into the project and operations to mitigate key risks for the site.

• Implement EHS&S Management Systems for health, safety, environment, and security regulations and requirements.

• Oversee the formation and management of the Emergency Response Team (ERT), including team member selection, equipment procurement and maintenance, and targeted training for efficient emergency handling.

• Direct ERT operations, conduct routine equipment inspections, and coordinate skill-building exercises to ensure team preparedness for industrial incidents. Develop, conduct, and evaluate training on EHS&S programs and processes, including training area supervisors and staff to identify hazards and conduct inspections.

• Recommend and develop specific safety improvement plans and programs based on trend analysis and EHS&S performance.
  
  Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 5 + years of experience in the EHS&S field with progressive roles and responsibilities, including managing and executing EHS programs. Experience must include time in a facility EHS role as well as specific work experience related to chemical safety and Industrial Hygiene with hands-on experience in Environment, Health and Safety roles.

• Experience with and strong knowledge of OSHA safety and health regulations in general industry (29 CFR Part 1910) and a working knowledge of construction (29 CFR Part 1926). Specific knowledge related to regulatory guidelines and standards impacting work with chemical and biological hazardous materials (e.g., OSHA 1910 Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances) is expected.

• Strong technical knowledge of risk management and safety principles in chemical and biological safety.

• Strong working knowledge of Industrial Hygiene principles, including assessing risk, developing monitoring strategies, interpreting data, and recommending control measures.

• Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation, and management of programs related to high risk/high hazard management, risk assessments and control, processes and hazardous agents (chemical/biological), security, and emergency response.

• Proficient understanding of relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company-specific emergency response standards, to ensure all activities align with requirements.

• Professional certification (either a CSP or CIH) and if not currently certified, the candidate must have the ability to become certified within 2 years of date of hire.

• Obtaining and maintaining either a CSP or CIH certification is a requirement of this position. Member of relevant professional EHS institution in order to stay current in the field.

• Chemical, laboratory, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, or similar regulatory manufacturing experience preferred. Demonstrated experience with EHS risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action management.

• Working knowledge of relevant U.S. federal and state EHS regulations (for example OSHA, EPA). Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear reporting and team engagement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).

• Experience in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotech, or manufacturing.

• Experience with environmental permitting, waste management, air emissions, or wastewater programs.

• Familiarity with EHS management systems and continuous improvement tools.

• Experience influencing senior leaders and building cross-functional alignment.

• Proficiency with common office and EHS software tools and data analysis.

• To be successful in this role, you will need experience in a facility/manufacturing EHS role, with specific expertise in chemical safety & industrial hygiene.

What we value in you:

- Clear, direct communication and a solution-focused mindset.
- Practical technical skill paired with the ability to build trust across teams.
- Commitment to learning and growing professionally.
- A collaborative approach that supports inclusion and respect for all colleagues.

Ready to help make a real difference? We want to hear from you. Apply today and bring your EHS skills to a team that cares about safety, the environment, and patients.

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Skills

Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Incident Investigations, Influencing Without Authority, Lean Management, Problem Solving, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments, Risk Awareness

 

 

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Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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