Director, Enterprise EHS

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Chemistry, Biology, or a related technical discipline.
• Ten (10) or more years of progressive EH&S experience, including responsibility for enterprise, regional, or multi-site EH&S programs.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing enterprise EH&S standards, policies, governance processes, and risk management programs.
• Experience supporting laboratory, research, manufacturing, or other regulated environments within biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. OSHA requirements and environmental regulations, with familiarity navigating international EH&S requirements.
• Experience leading through influence in matrixed organizations and working effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success driving organizational change and fostering a culture of safety and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience within biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical, medical device, or similarly regulated industries.
• Demonstrated expertise in chemical safety, industrial hygiene, laboratory safety, biosafety, and biological hazard control programs.
• Experience with product stewardship programs, SDS management, and global hazard communication requirements, including CLP regulations.
• Familiarity with REACH and other international product compliance frameworks.
• Experience supporting ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 management systems.
• Experience developing enterprise audit programs and leading regulatory inspections.
• Experience managing external consultants and technical service providers.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Deep technical expertise across environmental, health, and safety disciplines, with particular strength in chemical safety, industrial hygiene, and laboratory environments.
• Strong understanding of occupational exposure assessment methodologies and risk-based control strategies.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into practical, scalable business processes and enterprise standards.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and build effective partnerships across organizational levels and geographic regions.
• Strong strategic thinking, sound judgment, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including experience communicating effectively with executive audiences.
• Ability to balance regulatory compliance, operational effectiveness, scientific innovation, and business objectives.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and the advancement of a positive safety culture.
• Working Conditions
• Hybrid or on-site work arrangement based on business needs.
• Domestic and international travel of approximately 20–30% to support global operations.
• Occasional work outside standard business hours to support global teams and respond to urgent EH&S matters.
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to conduct facility walkthroughs, inspections, and assessments in office, laboratory, and operational environments.
• Ability to travel between domestic and international locations.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Why Join Bio-Techne:
• We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
• We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
• We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
• We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.
• Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
• To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.
• This position requires work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status). If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or take part in any other stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.