Key skills
LeadershipCommunication
About this role
Role Overview
- lead and continuously enhance our global Process Safety Management (PSM) and Major Hazard Risk programs
- shape enterprise-wide process safety strategy while embedding a proactive, prevention-focused culture
- partner closely with Executive Leadership, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and EHS
- protect our people, customers, communities, and brand while enabling compliant growth and operational excellence
- establish and execute Avantor’s global process safety vision, strategy, and governance model
- drive consistent implementation of PSM standards across manufacturing, laboratory, and distribution environments
- proactively identify and mitigate high-consequence risks to people, products, and the environment
- strengthen process safety culture through leadership engagement, training, and accountability
- serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on risk tolerance, compliance posture, and investment decisions
- lead organizational learning through rigorous incident investigation and knowledge sharing
Requirements
- 12–15+ years of progressive experience in process safety, chemical engineering, or hazardous operations management
- 7+ years in senior leadership roles within life sciences, specialty chemicals, advanced materials, pharmaceutical, or industrial manufacturing
- proven leadership of enterprise or multi-site PSM programs aligned with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, CCPS, and international equivalents
- hands-on experience supporting capital projects, new process introduction, and site expansions
- direct experience leading high-consequence incident investigations and regulatory inspections
- expert knowledge of PSM frameworks and standards, including OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, CCPS RBPS, and EU SEVESO (preferred)
- advanced expertise in hazard identification and risk analysis techniques (HAZOP, LOPA, What-If, Bowtie, SIL)
- strong understanding of chemical processing, batch operations, formulation, scale-up, and material handling risks
- ability to translate complex technical and regulatory requirements into practical, business-aligned solutions
- exceptional executive communication, influence, and change leadership skills
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- wellness programs
- health savings and flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) plan with company match
- employee stock purchase program
- 11 paid holidays
- accrue 18 PTO days annually
- eligible for volunteer time off
- 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave)