Head of EHS & Lab Operations
Budapest, HU
For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
Job Summary
ROLE PURPOSE:
To provide strategic and operational support to in vitro research activities through the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of leased laboratory and office facilities. The role owns the EHS strategy and culture and leads the integrated management of laboratory infrastructure and facilities.
Profile and Requirements
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
EHS:
- Develop and maintain EHS strategy, policies and manuals
- Regulatory and authority liaison, permit management
- Risk assessments, audits and incident investigations
- Hazardous materials, isotope and SDS management
- EHS training programs and safety culture development
LAB OPERATIONS:
- Oversight of laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration
- Collaboration with research leaders to optimize workflows
- Define PPE requirements and maintain laboratory safety infrastructure
FACILITY MANAGEMENT (LEASED):
- Liaison with landlords and facility operators
- Management of maintenance and refurbishment programs
- Coordination of facility service providers
LEADERSHIP & BUDGETING:
- Plan and control EHS and facility budgets
- Lead and develop EHS & Facility teams
- Executive decision support and regular reporting
REQUIREMENTS:
- Education: BSc or MSc degree
- Professional Experience: Relevant experience in EHS; experience in laboratory, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environments is an advantage
- Language Skills: Professional working proficiency in English, both written and spoken
- At least 3 years of people leader experience
SKILLS:
- Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving mindset
- Excellent communication skills at both operational and leadership levels
- Proficient user-level knowledge of Microsoft Office
COMPETENCIES:
- Strategic thinking with strong execution
- Stakeholder management in regulated environments
- Risk-based decision making
- Multi-site and multi-project coordination
About Discovery
Discovery from Charles River is industry-proven in the successful development of novel therapies, with over 320 patents and 74 preclinical drug candidates delivered to our sponsors in the past 17 years. Backed by more than 650 scientists, our comprehensive, integrated portfolio employs the latest technology and platforms to provide chemistry, biology, and pharmacology services that support clients from the earliest stages of hit identification all the way through to IND. Our client-focused, collaborative approach creates true partnerships that anticipate challenges, overcome obstacles, and move us forward together on the journey of getting new drugs to market.
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 17,000 employees within 90 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.
For more information, please visit www.criver.com.