Director, Safety, Health & Environment at AstraZeneca

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

208704.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safety Management, Risk Assessment, Regulatory Compliance, Incident Reporting, Training Delivery, Cross-Functional Leadership, Environmental Compliance, Biosafety, Radiation Protection, Process Safety, Hazard Identification, Root Cause Analysis, Emergency Planning, GMP Manufacturing, Health Physics, Industrial Hygiene

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

The Hamilton site SHE Lead owns the deployment of the SHE Management System, ensuring effective risk identification, assessment, and control across laboratories and GMP clinical manufacturing. The role advises the business on SHE strategy and risk decisions and partners with site leaders to provide independent assurance on SHE management effectiveness and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities: Implement and continuously improve the site SHE Management System aligned to AstraZeneca standards, ensuring robust processes for hazard identification, risk assessment, risk control, legal compliance, and management review. Works with leadership to establish annual SHE objectives and track progress. Establish and maintain systematic risk processes that deliver effective controls for radiation, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and process safety risks; verify effectiveness through monitoring, inspections, and testing. Serve as the site’s principal advisor to R&D and clinical manufacturing leadership on SHE risks, regulatory obligations, and design/operational decisions; translate complex risks into practical options and investment priorities. Partner with site leaders to plan and execute a risk-based assurance program (inspections, audits, self-assessments, leadership walks, compliance reviews), provide clear findings and actions, and confirm closure and sustained effectiveness. Ensure compliance with CNSC, Ontario OHSA, MECP, and TDG partnering closely with McMaster University for biosafety and radiation safety; manage permits, licenses, and inspections; ensure timely reporting and corrective actions. Cochair the site Joint Health & Safety Committees per Ontario OHSA, ensuring certified representation, monthly inspections, meeting cadence, recommendation tracking, consultation on changes, and effective worker participation. Align programs with CCOHS guidance and deliver statutory training for members and supervisors. Embed process safety within the management system. Drive environmental compliance, minimization, and performance improvement in line with regulatory requirements, AZ standards and AZ’s environmental sustainability ambition. Define SHE competency needs, deliver or arrange delivery of role-based training, and verify effectiveness. Ensure effective incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis; promote learning through near-miss management and communication. Maintain integrated emergency plans (fire, spill, radiation, medical, severe weather), conduct drills, and coordinate with local authorities; ensure readiness reviews and post-exercise learning. Provide SHE design and risk input to facilities and equipment as part of capital projects and lead or assure SHE management of change for research and manufacturing changes. Required Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science/Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health Physics, or a related field. Experience: 10+ years of progressive SHE leadership in R&D or GMP clinical manufacturing or similar environments, with substantial exposure to radiation protection, biosafety, or laboratory safety. Regulatory Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian SHE regulations including CNSC licensing, Ontario OHSA, MECP environmental requirements, TDG, and relevant CSA/ISO standards. Preferred Qualifications: Professional Certification: CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) or CSP (Certified Safety Professional), Certified Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) (CNSC-recognized) or equivalent; Certified Industrial Hygienist, EP (Environmental Professional) Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive culture change in high-science, high-compliance settings. Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; effective training delivery and incident reporting; ability to translate complex technical risks into actionable priorities. At AstraZeneca, we foster a collaborative, innovative culture with opportunities to work across teams, functions, and geographies. You’ll join a collaborative, innovative community with opportunities to work across teams, functions, and geographies—where your ideas move fast and your impact is visible. We’re committed to sustainability and equity, taking bold action on climate, access to healthcare, and disease prevention. Annual base salary for this position ranges from $139,136 to $208,704. AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs. In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances. In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program. We are using AI as part of the recruitment process. This advertisement relates to a current vacancy. Date Posted 17-Jan-2026 Closing Date 30-Jan-2026 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

Responsibilities

The Director, Safety, Health & Environment is responsible for implementing and improving the SHE Management System, ensuring effective risk management across laboratories and GMP clinical manufacturing. This role also involves advising leadership on SHE strategy and compliance, and conducting risk-based assurance programs.