Global EHS Manager

Posted 24 Days Ago
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6 Locations
In-Office
114K-130K Annually
Senior level
Biotech
The Role
The Global EHS Manager drives adherence to EHS programs, ensures compliance, improves safety performance, and collaborates globally on safety practices.
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Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on a strong foundation of innovation, expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT, you’ll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement—where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Global EHS Manager is responsible for driving adherence to standard work and ensuring consistent implementation of Environment, Health & Safety programs across global operations. This role delivers measurable impact by reducing incidents and improving compliance through leadership and operational excellence.

This position reports to the Director of EHS, is part of a multi-site and operating company Environment, Health & Safety Team and will be an on-site role at one of the IDT or Aldevron locations which are Coralville, IA; Boulder, CO; Raleigh, NC; Madison, WI; San Diego, CA; or Fargo, ND.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Drive adherence to standard work across global Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) programs to ensure consistent and effective safety practices.

  • Implement and monitor compliance with EHS policies and procedures, maintaining high standards of safety and regulatory alignment.

  • Lead global initiatives aimed at reducing incidents and improving overall safety performance throughout the organization.

  • Collaborate with regional teams to ensure alignment with global EHS standards and facilitate the sharing of best practices.

  • Provide leadership and guidance to EHS teams worldwide, supporting operational excellence and a proactive safety culture.

The essential requirements of the job include

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or other field

  • 5+ years of proven leadership in environmental and safety compliance including within a manufacturing environment, with a strong track record of driving result and experience in EHS management within global operations

  • Proven expertise in implementing standard work

  • Proficiency in EHS management systems and reporting tools and knowledge of global regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks

  • Strong communicator, both written and verbal, and can lead training, investigations, and cross-functional collaboration with clarity and confidence.

  • Able to lead, motivate, and partner with global and regional teams to elevate safety and environmental standards

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

  • Ability to travel as required (up to 20%, including overnight stays)

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

  • Professional certification in EHS or related discipline
  • Experience with Danaher Business System (DBS) or similar continuous improvement frameworks

IDT, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

The annual salary range for this role is 114,000 to 130,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.


For more information, visit www.danaher.com.


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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in environmental and safety compliance in a manufacturing environment
  • Expertise in implementing standard work
  • Proficiency in EHS management systems and global regulatory compliance
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to lead and motivate global teams
  • Professional certification in EHS (a plus)
  • Experience with Danaher Business System (a plus)

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  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO and paid holidays are portrayed as robust, with formal programs and mentions of generous time off and rollover in some cases. This breadth supports a positive view of time-off availability.
  • Healthcare Strength Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is highlighted repeatedly and is viewed as comprehensive for regular full‑time employees. Descriptions such as “good” or “great” benefits reinforce the strength of the health coverage.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with company matching is consistently included as part of the package. The presence of matching contributions strengthens perceived retirement readiness.

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The Company
HQ: Sunnyvale, CA
4,883 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

Cepheid is dedicated to improving healthcare by pioneering molecular diagnostics that combine speed, accuracy, and flexibility. The company's GeneXpert® systems and Xpert® tests automate highly complex and time-consuming manual procedures, providing A Better Way for institutions of any size to perform world-class PCR testing. Cepheid’s broad test portfolio spans respiratory infections, blood virology, women’s and sexual health, TB and emerging infectious diseases, healthcare-associated infectious diseases, oncology and human genetics. The company’s solutions deliver actionable results where they are needed most – from central laboratories and hospitals to near-patient settings. For more information, visit http://www.cepheid.com.

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