Associate Director, EHS Site Lead
Apply NowCompany: Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical
Location: Novato, CA 94947
Description:
Why Join Us?
Be a hero for our rare disease patients
At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to do. To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won't go - challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science, applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them.
Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people, so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx. We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth - so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family, friends and children to work.
If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career, and grow a lot, both professionally and personally, come join our team.
Position Summary:
ultrafocused - Work together to fearlessly uncover new possibilities
Associate Director, EHS Site Lead, will lead Environmental, Health, and Safety at our Novato, Brisbane, and South San Francisco locations. This is a highly visible role that works closely with senior leaders to establish site EHS strategy and maintain a comprehensive EHS management system. This leader will play a key role in driving a culture of EHS excellence and will guide the organization towards becoming a leader in the Life Sciences industry.
Work Model:
Core Lab & Ops: This role typically requires that the majority of the work be conducted on-site and thus will be subject to certain on-site safety protocols during the pandemic.
Responsibilities:
The typical annual salary range for this full-time position is listed below. This range reflects the characteristics of the job, such as required skills and qualifications and is based on the office location noted in this job posting. The range may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.
This position is eligible for annual bonus and equity incentives. Actual individual pay is determined by demonstrated experience and internal equity alignment.
Pay Range
$182,800-$225,800 USD
Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits, including, but not limited to:
Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
Volunteer days
Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
Employee wellbeing benefits
Fitness reimbursement
Tuition sponsoring
Professional development plans
* Benefits vary by region and country
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status, and any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for all protected statuses or classifications protected by applicable law, including individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and based on sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, you may contact Talent Acquisition by emailing us at
See our CCPA Employee and Applicant Privacy Notice.
See our Privacy Policy.
Note to External Recruiters: All candidate activity and open positions are managed strictly through our Human Resources Department. Our Human Resources Department kindly requests that recruiters not contact employees/hiring managers directly in an attempt to solicit business and present candidates. Please note that failure to comply with this request will be a factor in determining a professional relationship with our organization. Submission of unsolicited resumes prior to an agreement set in place between the Human Resources Department and the recruiting agency will not create any implied obligation. Inquiries on developing a recruiting relationship with us, may be directed to: [redacted].
Be a hero for our rare disease patients
At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to do. To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won't go - challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science, applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them.
Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people, so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx. We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth - so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family, friends and children to work.
If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career, and grow a lot, both professionally and personally, come join our team.
Position Summary:
ultrafocused - Work together to fearlessly uncover new possibilities
Associate Director, EHS Site Lead, will lead Environmental, Health, and Safety at our Novato, Brisbane, and South San Francisco locations. This is a highly visible role that works closely with senior leaders to establish site EHS strategy and maintain a comprehensive EHS management system. This leader will play a key role in driving a culture of EHS excellence and will guide the organization towards becoming a leader in the Life Sciences industry.
Work Model:
Core Lab & Ops: This role typically requires that the majority of the work be conducted on-site and thus will be subject to certain on-site safety protocols during the pandemic.
Responsibilities:
- Establish site EHS priorities and targets, evaluate and report on EHS performance, and regularly review management system effectiveness.
- Perform hazard identification, risk assessment, and gap analysis of site activities and develop risk-based corrective action plans. Key areas include laboratory safety, contractor management, hazardous chemicals, and waste management.
- Proactively partner with senior leaders and stakeholders to influence strategically, clarify expectations, and obtain buy-in to deliver desired EHS outcomes.
- Establish and lead team of multidisciplinary EHS professionals to maintain a safe and healthy workplace and minimize environmental impact in a sustainable manner.
- Lead EHS workstream during design of new facilities to ensure regulatory compliance is met and EHS considerations are addressed.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements as well as conformance to industry requirements and standards.
- Strong working knowledge and experience with biological (BSL-2) and chemical safety in research, development, and vivarium
- Ability to influence strategically and persuade tactfully to obtain desired outcomes while maintaining effective and positive organizational relationships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with proven collaboration and interpersonal leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead high impact and cross-functional teams.
- Comprehensive knowledge of industry and federal, state, and local regulations.
- Professional certification (e.g., CSP, ASP, CHMM) preferred.
- Travel approximately 10% #LI-CS1 #LI-Onsite
The typical annual salary range for this full-time position is listed below. This range reflects the characteristics of the job, such as required skills and qualifications and is based on the office location noted in this job posting. The range may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.
This position is eligible for annual bonus and equity incentives. Actual individual pay is determined by demonstrated experience and internal equity alignment.
Pay Range
$182,800-$225,800 USD
Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits, including, but not limited to:
Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
Volunteer days
Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
Employee wellbeing benefits
Fitness reimbursement
Tuition sponsoring
Professional development plans
* Benefits vary by region and country
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status, and any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for all protected statuses or classifications protected by applicable law, including individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and based on sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, you may contact Talent Acquisition by emailing us at
See our CCPA Employee and Applicant Privacy Notice.
See our Privacy Policy.
Note to External Recruiters: All candidate activity and open positions are managed strictly through our Human Resources Department. Our Human Resources Department kindly requests that recruiters not contact employees/hiring managers directly in an attempt to solicit business and present candidates. Please note that failure to comply with this request will be a factor in determining a professional relationship with our organization. Submission of unsolicited resumes prior to an agreement set in place between the Human Resources Department and the recruiting agency will not create any implied obligation. Inquiries on developing a recruiting relationship with us, may be directed to: [redacted].