EH&S Spec II
About this role
At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of the Regulated Hazardous Waste Program, including waste characterization, manifest review and signature, manifest corrections, tracking, discrepancy resolution, and identification of new waste streams.
- Ensure assigned EH&S programs maintain full regulatory compliance with local, state, federal, and internal environmental, health, and safety requirements.
- Prepare, submit, and maintain required regulatory reports, permits, registrations, and associated fee submissions within established deadlines.
- Monitor and manage environmental compliance obligations, ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
- Develop, track, and report service-level metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate licensing, permitting, inspection, and training activities for assigned EH&S programs and maintain associated records.
- Serve as the EH&S representative on cross-functional projects, providing environmental and safety guidance during planning, execution, and implementation activities.
- Support business stakeholders in evaluating environmental and safety risks associated with new processes, equipment, facilities, and operational changes.
- Supervise and coordinate contingent workforce personnel supporting EH&S programs and initiatives, as needed.
- Support ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System requirements, including implementation, maintenance, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in management system assessments and compliance audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
- Drive process standardization and continuous improvement efforts to enhance safety performance, environmental stewardship, and operational effectiveness.
- Maintain inspection-ready records and documentation related to hazardous waste management, environmental compliance, permits, training, and management systems.
- Collaborate with regulatory agencies, vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective program execution and compliance.
General Responsibilities of EH&S Team Members:
- Support Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs to ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct workplace hazard assessments and identify, document, and mitigate potential safety and environmental risks.
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, determine root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Develop, implement, and maintain EH&S programs, procedures, and best practices across supported customer groups.
- Plan, conduct, and document EH&S audits and inspections to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
- Develop and deliver EH&S training programs, including regulatory, environmental, and safety-related topics.
- Facilitate New Hire Orientation training and ensure employees receive required EH&S education and compliance training.
- Serve as a subject matter resource for EH&S compliance requirements and provide guidance to employees, scientists, and management.
- Participate as a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT), including periodic 24-hour on-call support as required.
- Build strong relationships with staff, scientists, and leadership to provide high-quality customer service and support EH&S initiatives.
- Act as a primary EH&S point of contact for assigned business units and customer groups.
- Assist with implementation and administration of site-wide EH&S programs in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Promote safety awareness and a proactive safety culture through communication, training, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Track, analyze, and report EH&S metrics and compliance activities to support continuous improvement efforts.
- Recommend process improvements and corrective actions to reduce risk and enhance workplace safety and environmental performance.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
OR
- Master's degree in Health & Safety, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Access
- Other standard Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations
- Understanding of environmental compliance programs and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Knowledge of sustainable business practices and environmental stewardship initiatives.
- Familiarity with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System standards and environmental management principles.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and record-management skills.
- Ability to interpret regulations, procedures, and technical requirements and apply them to operational environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and recommend corrective actions.
- Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work across multiple stakeholder groups.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while maintaining compliance and meeting deadlines.
For additional benefits information, visit:
https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
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