Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland, Ionis has been at work for more than three decades discovering medical breakthroughs that have redefined life for people with serious diseases. We are pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs.  With five currently marketed medicines for serious diseases and an expansive late-stage pipeline, we continue to build upon our groundbreaking innovations in science and technology to provide greater value to patients; and we are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals.

At Ionis, we pride ourselves on cultivating a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment that fosters innovation and scientific excellence. We know our success is a direct result of the exceptional talent and dedication of our employees.

With an unprecedented opportunity to change the course of human health, we look to add diverse individuals, skill sets and perspectives to our exceptional team. We continue to invest time, money, and energy into making our onsite and remote work environments a place where solid and lasting relationships are built and where our culture and employees can thrive.

We are building on our rich history, and believe our greatest achievements are ahead of us.  We invite you to apply and join us if you’re passionate about the opportunity to have meaningful impact on patients in need, our employees, and our organization.  Experience and contribute to our unique culture while you develop and expand your career!

 

SENIOR MANAGER - HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT (HS&E)

 

SUMMARY: 

We have an exciting opportunity in the Health, Safety & Environment group (HS&E) department. You will be working with a highly motivated and cross functional team to build a proactive safety culture and execute exciting initiatives.  We are looking for a self-starter with superior analysis and problem-solving skills ranging from simple to complex situations.  This individual is expected to explain information and influence others to secure successful implementation of HS&E programs and directives as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The HS&E senior manager will work to ensure a strong safety culture, compliance and implement best practices as appropriate.  Basic essential duties for Department staff include: 

Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions Works on problems of diverse scope in which analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors Demonstrating competent negotiation skills when dealing with challenging situations Providing responsive customer service when needed in the form of technical support, training, program development and HS&E program implementation Uses company's policies and procedures to solve moderate range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought Solves difficult technical issues and works to build alignment around a complex situation

Specific duties for this role are to work independently with minimal supervision to lead designated programs to ensure compliance, efficiency, and world class customer service. 

These designated program duties include:

Serving as a primary point of contact for the Facilities group Participation in the site Emergency Response team including the ability to wear a respirator Ability to provide 24h HS&E support for emergency response as needed Oversee the development and maintenance of all physical safety programs on site including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Powered Industrial Trucks, working at heights, Hot Work and Warehouse safety. Oversight of the sites Fire Prevention plan Hazard identification and mitigation through risk assessments, job hazard assessments, personal protective equipment assessments and workplace evaluations Provide HS&E guidance on small projects, and tenant improvement projects. Plan and deliver safety training for employees, focusing on key areas of responsibility Conducting HS&E Inspections and program audits ensuring the company’s adherence to regulatory and safety standards. Working proactively and collaboratively with all team members in a matrix project format to ensure that HS&E Program and project goals are met Lead incident investigation process, including root cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans

REQUIREMENTS: 

B.S. in Physical and/or Life science, engineering, environmental or public health 5+ years of experience in biotech/pharmaceutical, construction or a related industry Familiar with Cal/OSHA and related regulatory requirements for Physical Safety Programs including LOTO, Confined Space, Powered Industrial Trucks, Electrical Safety, Working at Heights etc.

 

Please visit our website, http://www.ionis.com for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position; reference requisition #IONIS003145

Ionis offers an excellent benefits package! Follow this link for more details: Ionis Benefits

Full Benefits Link: https://www.ionis.com/careers/working-at-ionis/#:~:text=to%20Applicants%C2%A0%C2%BB-,Benefits,-Employees%20are%20rewarded

The pay scale for this position is $72,834  to $128,826

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