Director, Environmental Health & Safety

Why Sarepta Why Now

The promise of genetic medicine has arrived and Sarepta is at the forefront. We hold a leadership position in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne) and are building a robust portfolio of programs across muscle central nervous system and cardiac 2023 we launched our fourth therapy and the first ever gene therapy to treat Duchenne.

Were looking for people who see unlimited potential in themselves and who are motivated by an unwavering commitment to patients.

What Sarepta Offers

At Sarepta we care deeply about all the people in our community and believe in the importance of supporting them in all aspects of their lives. We aspire to maintain a culture that acknowledges people bring their whole selves to work and we will strive to help everyone in our community integrate their work and personal lives while maintaining productivity. We are committed to offering a range of benefits and work-life resources designed to support people in the following areas:

• Physical and Emotional Wellness

• Financial Wellness

• Support for Caregivers
  

For a full list of our comprehensive benefits see our website: Importance of the Role

The Opportunity to Make a Difference

• Strategic Leadership: Define and implement a forward-looking EHS vision strategy and roadmap that supports Sareptas business growth and operational excellence.
• Executive Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership influencing risk-based decisions and integrating EHS considerations into corporate strategy.
• Program Development: Establish and maintain a robust EHS management system ensuring compliance with all applicable laws regulations and industry best practices.
• Team Building: Recruit develop and lead a high-performing EHS team fostering a culture of accountability innovation and continuous improvement.
• Risk Management: Oversee programs for occupational safety industrial hygiene environmental compliance sustainability and emergency preparedness.
• Incident Command: Serve as Incident Commander during emergency response and recovery efforts; provide technical expertise for crisis management.
• Enterprise Oversight: Direct EHS operations across Massachusetts and Ohio sites with additional support for other business entities as needed.

More about You

• Bachelors degree required Masters degree in Industrial Hygiene Occupational Safety Environmental Science or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1215 years of progressive EHS leadership experience including at least 5 years in a senior management role within biopharmaceutical or chemical research environments.
• Professional certifications strongly preferred: CIH CSP or CHMM.
• Deep knowledge of OSHA NFPA EPA and other federal state and local regulations.
• Proven success in implementing enterprise-level EHS systems and programs including emergency response hazardous materials management biosafety and sustainability initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Recognized for leadership qualities aligned with Sareptas core values: Drive Excellence Resilience Teamwork Innovation and Compassion.

What Now

Were always looking for solution-oriented critical thinkers.

So if youre comfortable with ambiguity and candor relish challenging yourself and place kindness and integrity at the forefront of how you approach your peers and work then we encourage you to apply.