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Director, Process Safety and SIF (Serious Injury & Fatality) Prevention
Director, Process Safety and SIF (Serious Injury & Fatality) PreventionAstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD, US
Director, Process Safety and SIF (Serious Injury & Fatality) Prevention

Director, Process Safety and SIF (Serious Injury & Fatality) Prevention

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD, US
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Director, Process Safety And SIF (Serious Injury & Fatality) Prevention

The Director of Process Safety and SIF Prevention will provide visionary leadership and set the global strategy for Process Safety and SIF prevention. This highly visible position is responsible for leading transformation and continuous improvement programs that protect colleagues and drive innovation throughout the company. Engaging with all levels of the organization, the Director will influence both executive stakeholders and operational teams.

Working closely with functional and regional leadership, the aim is to deliver a proactive approach that eliminates risk at the source and implements robust controls. Through collaboration with a Global team of subject matter experts in safety, health and environment, leveraging premier technology, and data driven insights the role will provide continuous improvement for a safer, more sustainable workplace.

Accountabilities :

  • Inspire and influence stakeholders within Operations, Commercial, and Research & Development to identify, mitigate, and manage high-risk activities with a focus on task elimination and hierarchy of controls.
  • Continually improve processes and embed changes globally for process safety activities and high hazard tasks including but not limited to hot work, confined space, hazardous energy control, machinery safety, line breaking, electrical safety, and working at height.
  • Set standards for excellence by establishing minimum expectations and best practices globally through standards, procedures, and networks.
  • Identify and deploy technology and innovative data-driven solutions to elevate process safety and change management.
  • Build effective networks within and external to AstraZeneca to advocate and implement technical solutions.
  • Challenge the status quo and advocate for change to remove 'normalization of deviation.'
  • Collaborate with Human and Organizational Performance Lead to promote robust, honest, and blameless reporting processes. Foster and model psychological safety.
  • Develop leading metrics to ensure technical solutions are effectively prioritized and continuously improving.
  • Play a key role in supporting incident investigations with technical knowledge to drive continuous improvement throughout the enterprise.
  • Assist the SHE Audit Director to confirm Process Safety and SIF program assurance.
  • Lead and advance improvements in Process Safety / SIF competency, develop and deliver training to empower the organization.
  • Partner with Global Engineering to ensure safety in design for capital projects throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Other duties as directed by assigned manager to support Global SHE functions.

Essential Skills / Experience :

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a business-related field
  • 8+ years' experience of leading a Safety, Health, and Environment team and working in a global environment
  • Ability to influence strategically to obtain desired outcomes while maintaining positive relationships
  • Proven ability to build relationships with and influence key stakeholders.
  • Comprehensive working knowledge of Process Safety and High Hazard legislation
  • Competent in risk analysis techniques : PHA, What-if, Bow Tie analysis, LOPA, etc
  • Practical knowledge of hazardous area classification and requirements for electrical and mechanical equipment in hazardous areas
  • 10+ years managing high-risk work programs
  • Proven leadership skills and demonstrated ability to motivate and empower others
  • Mastery of Safety, Health, and Environment with the ability to lead cross-functional working groups and teams
  • Demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities, resources, performance targets, and project initiatives in a global environment
  • Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally
  • Desirable :

  • Professional Business Qualification / Certifications
  • Effective problem and conflict resolution skills and proven team focus
  • Familiarity with the latest research and thinking
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as proven negotiation, collaboration, and interpersonal leadership skills
  • Experience interacting with regulators
  • Pay Transparency :

    The annual base pay for this position ranges from $175,572 - $263,538 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 bold 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.

    At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our commitment to deliver accelerated growth for AstraZeneca and make people's lives better. We thrive in our often intense environment by seeking out new challenges and working towards innovative solutions. Here you can build a long-term career with global knowledge opportunities while positively impacting local communities.

    Ready to step up? Apply now to join our team!

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