EHS Manager - Prevention Advisor

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EHS Manager

Labcorp is seeking an EHS Manager to join our new CMC facility in Mechelen, Belgium.

Job Responsibilities include:

Lead EHS governance & culture

- Serve as Internal Prevention Advisor (level 1) for the site’s Internal Service for Prevention and Protection at Work advising employer, line management and Prevention & Protection Committee. Ensure multidisciplinary prevention and annual planning are delivered.
- Coach leaders and lab/production teams to embed safe behaviors and “right-first-time” EHS practices.
- Maintain and improve the EHS management system (policies, procedures, KPIs, audits, management review, corrective actions) covering both the European Operations Center and Laboratory facilities.
- Partner with site and regional management to ensure applicable EHS related goals (accident rates, training participation, etc.) and regulatory requirements (assessments, plans, training, etc.) are achieved.
- Implement strategies to effectively assess and prevent applicable EHS related risks (waste management, fire protection, infectious disease, etc.)
- Serves as the technical lead for all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) matters, including monitoring and assessing regulatory changes, emerging requirements, and industry developments within the countries or regions under their responsibility

- Initiate, establish and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external clients by communicating and influencing effectively at multiple levels of the organization to achieve results.
- Work with contracted insurance agencies to continually improve EHS programs via hosting inspections and implementing recommendations.
- Manage incident investigations and report EHS-related (injuries/illnesses, environmental metrics, risk assessments, EHS action items) information into the Company’s EHS management system.
- Conduct routine site audits and reviews to identify systemic EHS management gaps, develop corrective measures and implement solutions to sustain compliance with regulatory and Labcorp requirements. Ensure the timely correction of findings

​ Biological safety & contained use

- Act as Biosafety Coordinator for contained use activities, coordinating risk assessments, containment measures for BSL 2 activities (safe use, storage and transport), training, incident response, waste streams, and dossier submissions to the regional competent authorities, in line with Belgium’s coordinated biosafety system.
- Oversee GMO and pathogen lifecycle controls: classification, notification/authorization, inventory, sample transfers, disinfection and decontamination processes and transport of dangerous goods; coordinate regulator interactions and inspections.

Laboratory & production risk controls ​

- Own topic based risk management processes such as; risk assessments, machine & process safety, lock-out/tag-out, contractor control, hazardous energy, fire & life safety, and emergency preparedness/response processes.
- Design and own industrial hygiene and ergonomics programs.
- Oversee machinery safety and warehousing risks supporting production line efficiency.
- Ensure compliant chemical safety (SDS, labeling, storage/segregation) aligned with CLP/REACH and change control with Quality
- Participate in risk assessments.
- Participate in incident investigations root cause analysis, corrective actions, and closure.
- Respond to hazardous chemical emergencies.
- Assists in waste minimization practices under the direction of the EHS Management.
- Provide first aid and CPR on an emergency basis.
- Delivering EHS training
- Assist in the performance of projects and prototypes from blueprints or conceptual drawings
- Create, update and manage SOPs and Procedures and Policies for EHS and biological safety programs
- Develop and maintain KPI’s and SLA’s control with Quality.

Environmental compliance & permits

- Coordinate environmental permitting and compliance (air, water, waste, noise, energy) per regional frameworks and local equivalents; implement controls and monitor conditions/limits.
- Manage hazardous and biohazardous waste streams,

Assurance, audits & improvement

- Plan and conduct inspections, incident investigations, and root cause analyses; track CAPAs to closure and report performance to site leadership and the Prevention and Protection Committee
- Prepare for and host regulatory visits (Labour Inspectorate, regional environment, biosafety authorities); lead responses and sustainable corrective actions.

- Work with contracted insurance agencies to continually improve EHS programs via hosting inspections and implementing recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

- Prevention Advisor Level 2 certification in Belgium
- 4 or more years experience managing EHS programs within a regulated environment.
- 3 or more years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, lab, chemical or life science environments
- Strong knowledge of Belgian health, safety and environmental legislation.
- Experience performing risk assessments and implementing preventive measures.
- The ability to build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Bachelor’s degree in science or technical field

Preferred Qualifications

- Prevention Advisor level 1 qualification
- 6 years or more experience professional EHS work experience.
- 3 or more years experience of leading EHS processes and systems

- Professional memberships/certifications e.g., EBSA
- 1 or more year experience in biological safety for labs and/or bioproduction (risk assessment, containment CL2/CL3, GMO dossiers, training, incident management), with working knowledge of the Belgian SBB/BAC advisory system and regional contained‑use procedures.

Additional Job Standards

- Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English.

- General knowledge of regional EHS laws and regulations.
- Strong command of Belgian Well‑being at Work Code (Codex) requirements and internal service (IDPBW/ISPPW) practices.
- Strong knowledge of regulations involving one or more laboratory EHS fields such as chemical, biological, radiation or equivalent.
- Strong document management skills and attention to details.

- Strong influencing and training skills.

- Proficiency in computer programs/software such as Microsoft Office.
- Must have ability to plan, prioritize, and complete multiple projects in a deadline driven environment.
- Ability to self-lead tasks to completion.
- Must be able to work well in a team environment or independently.
- Comfortable with public speaking opportunities to varying audiences.

At Labcorp, we are committed to helping advance healthcare and improving lives. As we continue to grow our BioPharmaceutical CMC operations in Mechelen, we are looking for an experienced EHS Manager, Prevention Advisor to lead our environmental, health, safety and biological safety programs.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact. You will help build and strengthen a culture where safety comes first, ensuring our people can do their best work while supporting innovative science that helps bring therapies to patients worldwide.

The EHS Manager is responsible for implementing biological safety rules within the organization and holding the position of Biological Safety Coordinator.

The EHS Manager is tasked with implementing legal requirements and developing operational guidelines, as well as overseeing their enforcement within the organization. They must possess the necessary knowledge, training, and experience in laboratory processes and biological safety to ensure effective protection of people and the environment.

Biopharmaceutical CMC provides independent, objective GMP analytical testing for manufactured medicinal products from late discovery through post-market approval on behalf of global clients.  With a strong portfolio of clients and over 25 years of expertise the BioCMC team provides advanced characterization, method development, stability and routine QC release for biologics, vaccines, ATMP’s, and a breadth of other complex biomolecules.

With this new laboratory in Belgium, we aim to offer a more comprehensive solution and accelerate the availability of new products for patients. The new site has been strategically developed to complement our existing capabilities in York and Harrogate (UK), and Greenfield (US) and introduce a new CMC analytical testing solution for commercial drug products in the European Union (EU).

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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