What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advisor, EH&S position at Cordis?
Overview:
At the forefront of our medical innovations is our flagship product, SELUTION, representing a groundbreaking leap forward in the realm of medical devices. SELUTION integrates pharmaceuticals with a traditional balloon catheter, significantly enhancing the efficacy of treatments for patients afflicted by coronary and peripheral artery disease. With the approval of four Investigational Device Exemptions (IDEs) and an ongoing enrollment of patients, Cordis remains at the forefront of delivering transformative and life-changing medical solutions.
Responsibilities:
1. Health & Safety Compliance
2. Environmental Management
3. Training & Employee Engagement
4. Reporting & Documentation
5. Continuous Improvement
Qualifications:
MedAlliance, in partnership with Cordis, specializes in the development of ground-breaking technology and commercialization of advanced drug device combination products for the treatment of coronary and peripheral artery disease. Our mission is to revolutionize healthcare by creating next-generation solutions that address unmet and critical medical needs. MedAlliance is headquartered in Switzerland, with offices in Germany, Singapore, UK and the United States (Irvine, CA).
At the forefront of our medical innovations is our flagship product, SELUTION, representing a groundbreaking leap forward in the realm of medical devices. SELUTION integrates pharmaceuticals with a traditional balloon catheter, significantly enhancing the efficacy of treatments for patients afflicted by coronary and peripheral artery disease. With the approval of four Investigational Device Exemptions (IDEs) and an ongoing enrollment of patients, Cordis remains at the forefront of delivering transformative and life-changing medical solutions.
The EHS Advisor is responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations within the workplace. This role involves identifying risks, implementing safety programs, conducting training, and promoting a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. The EHS Advisor will work closely with management and employees to ensure a safe and sustainable work environment.
1. Health & Safety Compliance
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health and safety regulations. Serve as primary site liaison between facility and regulatory agencies.
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
- Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses, and recommend corrective actions.
- Develop, implement, and maintain EHS processes, safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Coordinate emergency response plans and drills.
2. Environmental Management
- Monitor environmental compliance related to waste management, emissions, and sustainability initiatives.
- Ensure proper disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
- Assist in implementing environmental programs to reduce the company’s carbon footprint.
3. Training & Employee Engagement
- Develop and deliver EHS training sessions for employees and management.
- Promote a positive safety culture through awareness programs and initiatives.
- Assemble an ERT (Emergency Response Team) and train to respond to EHS situations. Hold frequent meetings to assess site’s situational readiness.
- Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings.
4. Reporting & Documentation
- Maintain and update EHS records, reports, and documentation.
- Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders on EHS performance.
- Ensure proper documentation of safety incidents and regulatory compliance activities.
- Collaborate with Human Resources (as needed) for any EHS related situations.
5. Continuous Improvement
- Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory changes.
- Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance workplace safety.
- Participate in EHS committee meetings and contribute to strategic safety initiatives.
- Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
- Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local, and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with Quality Procedures, Laws, and Regulations of the applicable markets
- Performs other duties assigned as needed
- B.S. degree in technical discipline (occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or engineering or equivalent).
- 2 years of experience implementing EH&S programs and processes in a complex manufacturing and/or distribution setting.
- Must have strong substantive knowledge of regulations and guidance promulgated by Federal and State OSHA and EPA, as well as workers’ compensation requirements.
- Relevant EHS certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001) are highly desirable.
- Familiarity with, understanding of, and experience in EH&S Management Systems and their successful implementation.
- Experience developing and implementing an effective ergonomics program.
- Experience with risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety audits.
- Must have strong leadership skills and be results driven.
- Must be self-directed and able to work independently.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must have demonstrated ability to lead and/or influence cross-functional teams and all levels of facility personnel.
- Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
