Senior Manager - Environmental Health & Safety

Overview

Senior Manager – Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) provides leadership, in partnership with HealthCare business leaders and global EHS staff, in both the strategic direction and effective execution of GE HealthCare's EHS programs and performance within the Pharmaceutical Diagnostics (PDx) business.

This role is responsible for developing and implementing EHS programs and policies that reduce risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.

Additionally, the position leads the environmental sustainability strategy and execution for the PDx segment, supporting GE HealthCare's broader environmental transformation and commitment to internal and public climate goals.

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator.

Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits.

Responsibilities

Lead global programs to enhance EHS performance across the PDx business, including the development and execution of the environmental sustainability strategy and risk reduction plans aligned with GE HealthCare's serious incident prevention priorities and climate commitments.

Oversee implementation of EHS programs across the PDx business and global regions to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and GE / GEHC policies.

Drive accountability and execution of EHS objectives, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Evaluate facility EHS conditions, assess risks, and support development of corrective action plans and budgets to address deficiencies.

Provide expert guidance and compliance support to site EHS managers, including regulatory response and issue resolution.

Lead and support EHS compliance audits across manufacturing and service operations; ensure timely execution of corrective actions.

Champion EHS integration and change management for business strategies such as new product introductions, product transfers, and site consolidations.

Coach and develop EHS professionals across the business; support talent development, succession planning, and retention.

Foster cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing to leverage best practices and internal expertise.

Communicate key EHS risks, progress, and developments to senior leadership to support informed decision-making.

Qualifications

BSc or BA in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Engineering or related field

Significant experience leading environmental and safety compliance programs in a manufacturing environment

Excellent communications skills, including writing and speaking

Demonstrated ability to organize, motivate and lead teams, drive change and interact cross functionally.

Ability to manage multiple diverse priorities effectively

Demonstrated experience with EHS regulations and program management globally

Ability to communicate using English

Desired Skills

Demonstrated compliance leadership experience and understanding of global cultures

Ability to travel domestically and internationally (30% travel)

Pharmaceutical work experience

EHS Compliance experience with demonstrated capability of learning requirements and applying this experience internationally

Proven managerial / leadership skills with work planning, delegating & evaluating

Demonstrated expertise to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization around EHS concepts

Demonstrated collaboration, negotiation, conflict resolution & interpersonal skills

Proven mentoring and coaching abilities, demonstrated ability to motivate & inspire others

Ability to make decisions, even when under pressure & take ownership for assigned projects and programs

Working knowledge of Gensuite EHS Management System

Experience with EHS aspects of chemical management or product stewardship and / or sustainability

Inclusion and Diversity

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Behaviors

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors : to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.

Total Rewards

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities.

Our salary and benefits are everything you'd expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you'll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided : No

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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