Senior Environmental Health And Safety Specialist

Cytokinetics is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators and next-in-class muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which muscle performance is compromised and/or declining. As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, the company is developing small molecule drug candidates specifically engineered to impact muscle function and contractility.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior EHS Specialist to join our dynamic team. The Senior EHS Specialist will play a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive environmental, health, and safety programs that comply with regulatory requirements and promote a culture of safety excellence within our Company.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and support to EHS programs and initiatives and serve as a subject matter expert on complex EHS issues

• Participate in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, federal regulations

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and audits to identify potential hazards, assess risks, and implement appropriate control measures, including investigating incidents, accidents, and near-misses, and develop corrective action plans to prevent recurrence and improve EHS performance

• Develop and deliver comprehensive EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and vendors to enhance awareness and promote a culture of safety

• Analyze EHS performance metrics and trends to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to drive continuous improvement

• Collaborate with the Sustainability Committee and help with the implementation of various projects to achieve the sustainability goal

Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field with 8+ years of experience in environmental, health, and safety roles, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry

• In-depth knowledge of relevant EHS regulations, standards, and best practices, including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, FDA, and cGMP requirements

• Proven track record of developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive EHS programs in a pharmaceutical R&D environment

• Proven experience conducting risk assessments, root cause analyses, and trend analyses

• Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) preferred

Salary pay range: $144,000 - $176,000. Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as the service line and location where this position may be filled. Please review our General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) policy PRIOR to applying.

Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do - all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.

Please visit our website at: www.cytokinetics.com

Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer