Senior EHS Manager at Granules India in Chantilly, VA

Description

Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., (GPI) is a subsidiary of Granules India LTD. Over the past 34 years, we have worked towards strengthening our core and we are currently the 10th fastest growing generic pharma company in the US!

With our sites in Chantilly and Manassas, Virginia, we have R&D through manufacturing and packaging of our medicines including pulsatile drug release in tablet and capsule dosage form, orally disintegrating modified release tablets (XR, MR, ER), modified release suspension and controlled substances capabilities in an abuse deterrent technology platform.

We are dedicated to excellence in manufacturing, quality, and commercialization of generic drugs to give customers reliable and affordable options.

We are seeking a highly experienced EHS Manager to lead and oversee Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across our pharmaceutical operations in Chantilly and Manassas, Virginia. This role is responsible for ensuring full regulatory compliance, minimizing risk, and driving a strong safety culture across both sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all EHS programs for the Chantilly, Manassas and other future sites manufacturing sites
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety policies, procedures, and site-specific safety plans.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, EPA, GMP, and applicable state and local regulations
• Lead site risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and safety audits
• Investigate incidents, near-misses, and safety concerns; implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Oversee chemical safety, hazardous material handling, waste management, and emergency response programs
• Plan and deliver safety training for employees, contractors, and visitors
• Track, analyze, and report safety performance metrics; recommend improvement initiatives
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory inspections, audits, and external agencies
• Partner with operations, quality, and engineering teams to integrate safety into daily activities and project.
• Support GMP environments by ensuring safe manufacturing practices without compromising product quality

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of EHS or safety management experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, FDA, GMP, EPA, and industrial safety regulations.
• Experience managing multi-site operations preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, NEBOSH, or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel regularly between Chantilly, Manassas and other future sites.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead safety programs across multiple pharmaceutical sites.
• Collaborative, quality-driven work environment.
• Career growth and long-term stability.

We believe in fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and internal equity.

Salary Description

$95,000 - $115,000/Yearly