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Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.\nPay Range:\n$133,300.00 - $219,100.00Position Summary\nThe Director, Enterprise Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) is responsible for establishing and leading the company's enterprise-wide EH&S strategy, governance framework, and core programs across global operations. This role develops the standards, systems, and capabilities necessary to protect employees, support business objectives, and ensure compliance with applicable environmental, occupational health, and safety regulations.\nServing as the enterprise functional leader for EH&S, the Director provides strategic direction and technical guidance to site-level EH&S leaders through a matrix organization while directly managing external consultants and specialized resources supporting enterprise initiatives. The role partners closely with leaders across Operations, Facilities, Research and Development, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Human Resources, Legal, and Sustainability to drive consistency, strengthen risk management practices, and foster a culture of safety and accountability throughout the organization.\nThis position requires deep expertise in complex EH&S programs common to biotechnology and life sciences organizations, including chemical safety, industrial hygiene, laboratory safety, biosafety, bloodborne pathogen programs, ergonomics, product stewardship, hazard communication, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management, and global product labeling requirements, including Classification, Labeling and Packaging (CLP) regulations.\nKey Accountabilities\nEnterprise EH&S Strategy and Governance\nDevelop and execute the enterprise EH&S strategy aligned with organizational priorities and business objectives.\nEstablish and maintain the global EH&S governance framework, including enterprise standards, policies, procedures, and performance expectations.\nIdentify, assess, and prioritize enterprise EH&S risks and develop mitigation strategies to reduce organizational exposure.\nProvide strategic counsel to executive leadership regarding EH&S performance, emerging risks, regulatory developments, and resource requirements.\nLead enterprise EH&S governance committees and facilitate cross-functional decision-making related to EH&S priorities.\nFoster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.\nEnterprise Program Leadership\nDevelop, implement, and continuously improve enterprise programs and standards related to:\nChemical safety and hazardous materials management.\nIndustrial hygiene programs, including occupational exposure assessment, risk characterization, and exposure control strategies.\nLaboratory safety programs supporting research and development activities.\nBiosafety programs supporting laboratory and clinical operations, including biological hazard assessments and containment practices.\nBloodborne pathogen exposure control programs.\nErgonomics and musculoskeletal injury prevention initiatives.\nHazard communication programs.\nSafety Data Sheet (SDS) authoring, maintenance, and governance.\nProduct stewardship programs, including hazard classification, regulatory intelligence, and support for product development and commercialization activities.\nGlobal product classification and labeling requirements, including CLP and other applicable international regulations.\nIncident reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.\nContractor and third-party EH&S governance, including qualification requirements, performance expectations, and oversight processes.\nEmergency preparedness and response standards.\nEnvironmental compliance programs, including waste management, pollution prevention, and resource conservation initiatives.\nEnterprise EH&S audit and assurance programs designed to verify compliance and evaluate program effectiveness.\nRegulatory Compliance and Technical Leadership\nMonitor and interpret applicable federal, state, local, and international EH&S regulations and assess organizational impacts.\nEnsure enterprise standards and programs align with regulatory requirements and recognized best practices.\nServe as the organization's senior technical resource for complex EH&S matters, emerging risks, and evolving regulatory expectations.\nDevelop exposure assessment strategies and risk-based controls for chemical, biological, and physical hazards.\nSupport regulatory inspections, audits, and interactions with governmental agencies as needed.\nPartner with Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and business leaders to address EH&S implications associated with operational and strategic initiatives.\nFunctional Leadership and Collaboration\nProvide functional leadership and subject matter expertise to site-level EH&S leaders through a dotted-line reporting relationship to support consistent implementation of enterprise standards and programs.\nEstablish mechanisms to share best practices, lessons learned, and emerging regulatory requirements across locations.\nBuild strong partnerships with site leadership teams to strengthen EH&S capability and maturity throughout the organization.\nDirect and oversee the work of external consultants and specialized technical resources supporting enterprise EH&S initiatives.\nInfluence and build alignment across diverse stakeholder groups within a matrixed, global environment.\nIdentify organizational capability needs and recommend resource strategies to support enterprise EH&S objectives.\nIntegration with Business Operations\nPartner with Research and Development teams to proactively identify EH&S considerations associated with emerging technologies, novel materials, new laboratory activities, and evolving business needs.\nEstablish processes to evaluate EH&S impacts associated with organizational changes, including new facilities, laboratory activities, equipment, materials, and business initiatives.\nCollaborate with Facilities, Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to ensure EH&S requirements are integrated into projects, operational changes, and capital initiatives.\nSupport the organization's sustainability objectives through collaboration on initiatives related to environmental stewardship and responsible resource management.\nSystems, Metrics, and Continuous Improvement\nDevelop and maintain enterprise EH&S standards, procedures, and supporting documentation.\nDesign enterprise training strategies and partner with sites to ensure effective implementation and competency development.\nEstablish enterprise EH&S performance indicators, including leading and lagging metrics, to assess organizational effectiveness, identify emerging risks, and drive accountability.\nDevelop reporting processes and dashboards to communicate EH&S performance and program effectiveness to leaders at all levels of the organization.\nAdvance the use of EH&S management systems, digital tools, and data analytics to improve organizational performance and decision-making.\nLead assessments of EH&S program maturity and identify opportunities for continual improvement.\nSupport alignment with applicable management system frameworks, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 principles.\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Chemistry, Biology, or a related technical discipline.\nTen (10) or more years of progressive EH&S experience, including responsibility for enterprise, regional, or multi-site EH&S programs.\nDemonstrated experience developing and implementing enterprise EH&S standards, policies, governance processes, and risk management programs.\nExperience supporting laboratory, research, manufacturing, or other regulated environments within biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, or related industries.\nStrong knowledge of U.S. OSHA requirements and environmental regulations, with familiarity navigating international EH&S requirements.\nExperience leading through influence in matrixed organizations and working effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.\nDemonstrated success driving organizational change and fostering a culture of safety and accountability.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related field.\nCertified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or equivalent professional certification.\nExperience within biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical, medical device, or similarly regulated industries.\nDemonstrated expertise in chemical safety, industrial hygiene, laboratory safety, biosafety, and biological hazard control programs.\nExperience with product stewardship programs, SDS management, and global hazard communication requirements, including CLP regulations.\nFamiliarity with REACH and other international product compliance frameworks.\nExperience supporting ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 management systems.\nExperience developing enterprise audit programs and leading regulatory inspections.\nExperience managing external consultants and technical service providers.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nDeep technical expertise across environmental, health, and safety disciplines, with particular strength in chemical safety, industrial hygiene, and laboratory environments.\nStrong understanding of occupational exposure assessment methodologies and risk-based control strategies.\nAbility to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into practical, scalable business processes and enterprise standards.\nDemonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and build effective partnerships across organizational levels and geographic regions.\nStrong strategic thinking, sound judgment, and problem-solving capabilities.\nExcellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including experience communicating effectively with executive audiences.\nAbility to balance regulatory compliance, operational effectiveness, scientific innovation, and business objectives.\nStrong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.\nCommitment to continuous improvement and the advancement of a positive safety culture.\nWorking Conditions\nHybrid or on-site work arrangement based on business needs.\nDomestic and international travel of approximately 20-30% to support global operations.\nOccasional work outside standard business hours to support global teams and respond to urgent EH&S matters.\nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to conduct facility walkthroughs, inspections, and assessments in office, laboratory, and operational environments.\nAbility to travel between domestic and international locations.\nProlonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.\nAbility to lift and carry up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.\nWhy Join Bio-Techne:\nWe offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.\n\nWe invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.\n\nWe empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.\n\nWe offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.\n\nWe offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and 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