Manager/Senior Manager

Company Overview: 

Beam Therapeutics is committed to establishing the leading, fully integrated platform for precision genetic medicines. To achieve this vision, Beam has assembled a platform that includes a suite of gene editing and delivery technologies and is in the process of building internal manufacturing capabilities. Beam’s suite of gene editing technologies is anchored by base editing, a proprietary technology that is designed to enable precise, predictable and efficient single base changes, at targeted genomic sequences, without making double-stranded breaks in the DNA. This has the potential to enable a wide range of potential therapeutic editing strategies that Beam is using to advance a diversified portfolio of base editing programs. Beam is a values-driven organization committed to its people, cutting-edge science, and a vision of providing life-long cures to patients suffering from serious diseases. 

Position Overview:

Beam is looking for a highly motivated Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) professional with 8+ years of experience to join our growing team supporting our clinical manufacturing facility in RTP, NC.  The ideal candidate will have experience managing a variety of EHS programs in a manufacturing facility, preferably in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.  This position will report to the Sr. Director of EHS.

Candidate will work collaboratively with a wide range of departments supporting the site to advance EHS programs and mature the safety culture.  Experience with supporting construction projects and/or physical safety programs in a manufacturing environment such as Working at Heights, Lockout/Tagout, Contractor Safety, etc. is preferred, however, this role offers candidates the opportunity to manage a wide variety of EHS programs.  The ideal candidate will be customer service focused, open-minded, pragmatic, and responsive to ever-changing business needs. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead and foster a proactive safety culture.
• Own the development, implementation and management of safety programs for the site.
• Provide guidance and leadership in EHS compliance and safety practices.
• Create, refine, and deliver training in applicable EHS areas.
• Support site safety and culture committees.
• Perform regular area walkthroughs and inspections to verify compliance.
• Manage site risk assessment program.
• Ensure compliance and tracking of site environmental control and permitting programs.
• Ensure compliance with wastewater permit requirements.
• Conduct incident investigations to identify causal factors and corrective/preventative actions.
• Oversee site occupational health program, including medical screenings, vaccination recordkeeping, flu vaccine clinics, and pandemic response.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of EHS experience; Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical GMP environment experience preferred.
• Experienced in all EHS disciplines.
• Demonstrated application/interpretation of OSHA and EPA compliance regulations.
• Previous experience with managing physical safety programs (Working at Heights, Lockout/Tagout, Contractor Safety, Electrical Safety, etc.) preferred.
• Risk Assessment, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Hazard & Operability (HAZOP) procedures experience preferred.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal & presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Occupational Safety or similar, Master’s Preferred.
• CSP, CIH or interest in acquiring such certification.
• Incident Command, HAZWOPER, CPR, First Aid certifications/experience preferred.
• Membership in local, national or similar professional organizations preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Willing and able to work a flexible schedule as needed to support critical issues in a 24X7 environment.
• Ability to travel, if needed.