Principal Specialist, Environmental Management | Onsite San Diego HQ
Core
Subject matter expert for environmental compliance and hazardous waste management, developing enterprise programs to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate risk.
Role type
Principal Environmental Specialist (EHS)
Builds
Enterprise environmental programs, compliance systems, and safety policies for a biopharmaceutical company.
Domain
Biopharmaceutical / Environmental Health & Safety
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Hazardous waste management, environmental permitting strategy, regulatory compliance interpretation, risk assessment, incident investigation, EHS program implementation, ISO 14001 roadmap development, vendor governance, PPE management, radiation safety, chemical operations oversight.
Preferred skills
HAZWOPER 40-hour certification, DOT Hazardous Material Handler certification, DOT 49 CFR and IATA certification, experience in laboratory/biotechnology/pharmaceutical environments.
Technologies
Environmental management or compliance tracking systems, Microsoft Office applications.
Responsibilities
Translate complex regulatory requirements into practical solutions; own environmental permitting strategy and compliance governance; lead environmental compliance assessments and trend analyses; develop and review Environmental Safety Plans; lead implementation of EHS programs (lab safety, biosafety, hazardous chemicals); drive strategic roadmap to enable ISO 14001; respond to incidents and coordinate investigations; deliver training and coaching programs; establish partnerships with environmental consultants.
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & technical authority
