EHS Specialist

The EHS Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving environmental, health, and safety programs with a primary focus on OSHA compliance and occupational safety and health. This role leads risk assessments, drives hazard mitigation, coach leaders and frontline teams, and ensures regulatory readiness through robust procedures, training, audits, and metrics. The position partners cross-functionally with Operations, Facilities, HR, and Engineering to build a proactive safety culture and reduce incident risk.

Key Responsibilities

• OSHA Compliance & Programs
  • Maintain and update all relevant OSHA-compliant programs (e.g., Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, PPE, Electrical Safety, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Bloodborne Pathogens, Walking-Working Surfaces, Recordkeeping).
  • Conduct required OSHA training and oversee documentation, rosters, and refresher cadence.
  • Lead OSHA 300/300A recordkeeping, annual posting, and incident classification.
• Risk Assessment & Hazard Control
  • Lead JHAs/JSAs, exposure assessments, and workplace inspections; recommend engineering/administrative controls and PPE.
  • Drive corrective actions, root cause analysis, and risk prioritization using hierarchy of controls.
• Incident Prevention & Response
  • Lead incident investigations (near-miss to recordable), causal analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Manage emergency preparedness (e.g., drills, evacuation plans, spill response) in coordination with site leadership.
• Audits & Regulatory Readiness
  • Plan and perform internal EHS audits; coordinate external audits and regulatory inspections.
  • Maintain compliance calendars, permits, and documentation; ensure findings are tracked to closure.
• Training & Culture
  • Develop and deliver engaging safety training for all levels; coach supervisors on daily safety leadership.
  • Facilitate safety committees and toolbox talks; promote employee engagement and reporting.
• Metrics & Reporting
  • Own leading and lagging indicators (TRIR, DART, near-miss rates, audit scores, closure rates).
  • Prepare monthly/quarterly EHS reports and present to leadership with trends and improvements.
• Contractor & Project Safety
  • Pre-qualify contractors, review site-specific safety plans, and manage permit-to-work.
  • Support Management of Change (MOC) and safe design reviews for new equipment/processes.

• Environmental Interface (as applicable)
  • Support waste management, universal waste, and spill prevention procedures.
  • Coordinate with Environmental staff on applicable permits and reporting. Serve as a subject matter expert in the areas of environmental, health, and safety specialization, can interact with internal and external customers.
  • Develop hazardous and chemical waste programs following Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 5–7 years in EHS with demonstrable OSHA occupational safety leadership in manufacturing, pharma/biotech, labs, logistics, or similar high-risk environments.
• Certifications (preferred): CSP, CIH, CHMM, ASP, OSHA 30-hour (General Industry/Construction), IHMM certifications, First Aid/CPR/AED; HAZWOPER (24/40) as applicable.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910/1926), recordkeeping, and pragmatic application.
  • Proficiency in risk assessment, root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., TapRooT, 5-Why, Fishbone).
  • Experience with EHS management systems (ISO 45001/14001), behavior-based safety, and digital EHS platforms.
  • Familiarity with industrial hygiene sampling, exposure limits (OSHA/NIOSH/ACGIH), and controls.
• Soft Skills: Influential leadership, clear communication, stakeholder management, training facilitation, data storytelling, and continuous improvement mindset.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reduction in TRIR/DART and severity rates
• On-time closure of audit/inspection actions
• Training completion and effectiveness scores
• Near-miss reporting frequency and quality
• Regulatory inspection outcomes (no citations/quick closure)
• Safety culture indices (engagement survey, BBS observations

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

This role works in a cGMP laboratory or manufacturing environment, where personal protective equipment is required, which may include uniforms, lab coats, safety glasses, respiratory protective equipment, hearing protection, etc.

• Work with or around solvents, powders, or other materials commonly found in a pharmaceutical laboratory or manufacturing facility is required.
• Sitting at a desk and/or working at a computer or other "screen" 25% or more of an 8-hour period.
• Able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) or gear when required, such as respirators, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.
• The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities.
• Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Other Job Information:

• This position is available to existing Cipla employees currently working in the EHS function and part of an intracompany transfer.
• Relocation is negotiable.
• No remote work available
• Extended work weeks include Saturdays and/or Sundays or holidays as requested or required based on business needs.

GLOBAL COMPANY

Cipla is a leading global pharmaceutical company, dedicated to high-quality, branded and generic medicines. We are trusted by healthcare professionals and patients across geographies.  Over the last eight decades, we have strengthened our leadership in India’s pharmaceutical industry and fortified our promise of strengthening our global focus by consolidating and deepening our presence in the key markets of India, South Africa, the U.S., and other economies of the emerging world.

Cipla employs handpicked professionals not just for their knowledge and experience but for their zeal to make a difference to the world of healthcare.  The company believes that our biggest assets are the employees who lead us to prosperity and growth in the future.  Driven by the vision, none shall be denied, Cipla’s focus has always been on making affordable, world-class medicines with a reputation for uncompromising quality standards across the world.

CIPLA NEW YORK (INVAGEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.)

About InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, a Cipla subsidiary InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of generic prescription medicines with focus on a range of therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, anti-infective, CNS, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-depressants. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Central Islip and Hauppauge, New York. As of February 18, 2016, InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Cipla (EU) Limited.

 EEO Statement:

Cipla is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.