Leading Safety & Occupational Safety Lead (Biopharma)

Location: Framingham, Massachusetts, United States; onsite at Genzyme, 68 New York Ave. US and Puerto Rico residents only.

Salary: $90,000–$130,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global is an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharmaceutical company developing medicines and vaccines, with manufacturing and supply operations supporting delivery worldwide.

What you will do

• Ensure compliance with local safety regulations, international standards, and company requirements.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve local safety programs, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Conduct safety risk assessments, create risk maps and mitigation plans, and manage contractor safety, dangerous work permits, and machine safety programs.
• Deliver safety training for employees, new hires, temporary personnel, contractors, service vendors, and visitors, while promoting proactive safety awareness.
• Lead safety incident investigations, determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and maintain detailed records.
• Conduct audits, inspections, regulatory controls, emergency drills, and preparedness activities; collaborate with operations, maintenance, P&C, management, and regulatory bodies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, engineering, life sciences, or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in safety management, HSE, or related fields.
• Fluent written and spoken English and the local language.

Nice to have

• In-depth understanding of safety management standards and regulations, including international ISO standards.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing industry.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with local and international safety regulations and company standards.
• Ability to lead safety incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to analyze safety data, identify trends, and define improvement areas.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with employees, management, and regulatory bodies.
• Strong organizational skills for managing multiple projects and ensuring timely completion.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive, future-focused environment centered on science, medicines, and vaccines.
• Opportunities for professional growth through promotion or lateral and international career moves.
• Rewards package recognizing contribution and impact.
• Healthcare, prevention and wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.
• Work with digital, data, and AI-driven technologies supporting manufacturing, supply, and medicine delivery.