Environmental Health & Safety Director

ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

. Set the strategic Environmental, Health & Safety vision for the East Windsor development and manufacturing facility .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeEast Windsor • New Jersey • United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Environmental, Health & Safety management within regulated manufacturing environments, with a strong focus on compliance, risk assessment, and incident investigation. Proven ability to develop and implement effective EHS policies and training programs while fostering a proactive safety culture.

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Environmental Management Systems (EMS)OSHA ComplianceIncident InvestigationSafety Training DevelopmentLeadership in EHS Programs

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentJob Hazard Analysis (JHA)Root Cause AnalysisCorrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)Environmental Risk AssessmentSOP DevelopmentPollution PreventionWaste ManagementEmergency PreparednessRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingTraining Delivery

Tools & Technologies

EHS Management SystemsPermit-to-Work SystemsLockout/Tagout (LOTO)Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Incident Reporting Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CSPCIHCHMMOSHA 30OSHA 500

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechSpecialty ChemicalCGMPISO 14001FDA RegulationsNew Jersey RegulationsManufacturingGenericsContract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the strategic Environmental, Health & Safety vision for the East Windsor development and manufacturing facility
Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, and programs across labs, manufacturing, packaging, utilities, and warehouse operations
Ensure compliance with OSHA, federal, state, and local requirements, integrating FDA/cGMP and ANI quality standards
Lead risk assessments, hazard evaluations, Job Hazard Analyses, and engineering and administrative controls
Implement and oversee environmental management programs covering waste management, pollution prevention, and sustainable practices
Conduct environmental risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
Oversee incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis, CAPAs, and trend reporting
Own site Health & Safety training, including onboarding, refresher, role-specific, and contractor training
Lead safety walks, inspections, audits, committees, and huddles
Maintain EHS management systems including SOPs, JHAs, permit-to-work, LOTO, confined space, PPE, and incident reporting
Oversee emergency preparedness and response, drills, agency coordination, and post-event reviews
Serve as primary Health & Safety liaison for East Windsor with corporate and external stakeholders
Report performance and recommendations to site and corporate leadership and champion a proactive safety-first culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive Environmental, Health & Safety experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, specialty chemical, or similarly regulated manufacturing environments; generics and/or CDMO experience strongly preferred
Prior site-level leadership of Environmental, Health & Safety programs, with direct people-leadership experience
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental/Industrial Hygiene, Business or a related technical field
Proven experience developing, implementing, and maintaining Environmental Management Systems (EMS) aligned with ISO 14001 or similar standards
Deep working knowledge of OSHA and relevant New Jersey regulations, plus strong understanding of FDA, cGMP, and data-integrity expectations
Demonstrated success implementing and sustaining Environmental, Health & Safety management systems, procedures, and programs in a cGMP or highly regulated setting that manufactures prescription products
Proven record of effective incident investigations, root cause analysis, and durable corrective and preventive actions
Experience designing and delivering safety training to diverse audiences
Ability to be onsite full-time at the East Windsor, NJ Novitium facility and support off-shift operations as needed, with occasional travel
Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent, and/or OSHA 30/OSHA 500-level training strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive short-term incentive program based on performance and company results
Competitive long-term incentive program based on performance and company results