Associate Director, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) at PROKIDNEY – Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Position Title: Associate Director, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

The Associate Director of EHS is responsible for leading and executing environmental, health, and safety programs across all ProKidney sites and operations to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe working environment. This role provides oversight for EHS strategy and partners cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Facilities, Supply Chain, and Laboratory teams to implement standardized safety programs, conduct risk assessments, manage hazardous materials and waste programs, and promote a proactive culture of safety consistent with regulatory and industry standards across the organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs across all ProKidney sites, supporting laboratory, manufacturing, and operational environments.
• Establish standardized EHS policies, procedures, and safety management systems to ensure consistent safety practices across multiple locations.
• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), safety inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement mitigation strategies across facilities.
• Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations, including OSHA, EPA, CDC, and applicable biosafety and laboratory safety standards.
• Provide oversight of site EHS leads or local safety representatives, ensuring alignment with company-wide safety expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee laboratory safety programs including chemical hygiene, biosafety practices, hazardous materials handling, and safe laboratory operations.
• Lead investigations of safety incidents, near misses, and environmental events across sites and drive corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs related to laboratory safety, chemical handling, hazardous waste management, emergency response, and workplace safety.
• Support hazardous waste management programs, chemical inventory systems, and environmental compliance programs across facilities.
• Partner with Quality and operational leadership to support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives across all ProKidney locations.
• Monitor EHS performance metrics and drive initiatives that improve safety culture, reduce risk, and support operational excellence.

Education / Training

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred.

Experience

• 710+ years of Environmental Health & Safety experience, preferably within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations or enterprise EHS programs in regulated environments.
• Experience supporting GMP manufacturing operations and regulatory compliance programs.
• Experience implementing safety management systems, risk assessments, and environmental compliance programs within regulated industries.

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable environmental health and safety regulations.
• Understanding of laboratory safety standards, biosafety practices, and hazardous materials management.
• Knowledge of EHS governance models supporting multi-site organizations.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct hazard assessments and risk evaluations.
• Effective communication and training capabilities across scientific and operational teams.
• Ability to partner cross-functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, Facilities, Supply Chain, and laboratory personnel across multiple sites.
• Strong documentation and regulatory compliance mindset.
• Ability to influence safety culture and drive organizational alignment across geographically dispersed teams.

Certifications / Licenses

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or equivalent certification preferred.
• Biosafety or laboratory safety certification preferred.