As a Contract Research Organization (CRO), Franklin Biolabs is redefining the landscape of the global genetic medicines industry by providing a full range of services from discovery to clinical vector manufacturing. With decades of expertise and a steadfast commitment to excellence, we bridge the gap between groundbreaking research and the delivery of transformative therapies to patients with severe and disabling diseases.
With a focus on disruptive solutions to advance the gene therapy industry, the company will provide specialty services in immunology, vector production and analytics, next generation sequencing and bioinformatics, and nonclinical pharmacology/toxicology studies.
Franklin Biolabs is led by gene therapy industry pioneer Jim Wilson and his team of experts, who previously conducted their work in academia. Wilson is also the President and CEO of GEMMABio, a therapeutics company. The collective goal of the two affiliated companies is to translate innovative scientific work into clinical trials, to then commercialize and distribute the new therapies around the world to patients who need them most.
Job Summary
The Director - Environmental, Health, Radiation, and Safety (EHRS) serves as the primary environmental and safety leader and contact for a multi-site campus supporting biopharmaceutical research and discovery, non-clinical manufacturing, clinical testing, analytical development and characterization, and vivarium operations. The role will provide organization-wide impact and leadership to establish high compliance standards and collaboration for a robust safety culture within each of our unique spaces. The role will develop and implement strategies, processes, systems, procedures, and metrics to achieve excellent EHRS outcomes and performance. The Director – EHRS will serve as the EHS representative to clients, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in industrial safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and 7+ years of relevant industrial experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Professional Certification preferred
- Supervisory Experience preferred Comprehensive experience managing EHS policies, animal safety, standards, programs, and procedures, preferably at a Biotech or Life Sciences company required.
- Compliance oriented mindset with demonstrated competence in developing and implementing strategy, responding to challenges, maintaining critical documentation, and mitigating risks.
- Strong desire to champion EHS excellence.
- Strong leadership skills and proven success in building and leading high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, including goal setting, performance coaching, and professional career development.
- Superior presentation skills to communicate with audiences in both commercial and technical/scientific settings.
- Cultural and emotional intelligence to develop and nurture collaborative relationships in a diverse environment.
Application note
Franklin Biolabs is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Franklin Biolabs via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role will be deemed the sole property of Franklin Biolabs and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired.
