[Remote] Safety & EHS Director - Project Farma

November 9, 2026

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Project Farma, a PerkinElmer company, is hiring a Safety & EHS Director to lead its Safety and EHS program across the Americas. The role sets regional strategy, standards, and governance, advises regional leadership, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives improvements in safety and environmental sustainability performance.

Responsibilities

Develop and own the Project Farma EHS strategy and roadmap, aligned with the global EHS strategy within PerkinElmer, regional business growth plans and the company's sustainability commitments
Implement EHS policies, standards and procedures consistently across Project Farma and field service operations, adapting them to local regulatory requirements
Provide governance oversight of the EHS management system across the region, and drive continual improvement
Advise Project Farma leadership on EHS risk, regulatory trends and their business impact; present Project Farma EHS performance and priorities to regional and global leadership
Define Project Farma EHS KPIs, targets and leading/lagging indicators; consolidate, analyze and report on performance across the organization
Champion a strong EHS culture through visible leadership, behavior-based safety and engagement programs for employees and contractors
Ensure compliance with applicable EHS laws and regulations; monitor emerging regulations and plan proactively for their impact
Serve as the principal company contact with regulatory authorities in the region on significant EHS matters, inspections, permits and enforcement actions
Oversee regional risk management programs, including hazard and risk assessment, environmental aspects and impacts, industrial hygiene, chemical management and radiation safety
Direct investigation of serious incidents in the region and root cause analysis, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions and sharing lessons learned globally
Lead emergency preparedness, crisis management and business continuity planning for Project Farma in collaboration with Security, Facilities and Operations
Manage the Project Farma audit program and lead EHS due diligence and integration for acquisitions, divestitures, new sites and site closures in the region
Partner with the Global EHS team across PerkinElmer and other regional EHS leaders to share best practices and contribute to global EHS initiatives
Partner with HR, Legal, Operations, and Commercial teams on EHS matters, including contractor safety, product stewardship and customer EHS requirements
Perform other strategic projects or tasks assigned by management

Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or a related field
Minimum 12 years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing, laboratory, life sciences or industrial environments, including at least 5 years in an EHS leadership role
Demonstrated experience leading EHS programs across multiple sites
Professional EHS certification such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) or CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager)
In-depth knowledge of U.S. EHS regulations (e.g. OSH Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, EPCRA, TSCA) and working knowledge of Canadian, Mexican and Latin American EHS requirements
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for current or future work visas for this position
This position requires a valid driver's license
Master's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Management, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or Business Administration
Additional credentials such as CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional), PE or ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
Experience with EHS due diligence and integration for mergers and acquisitions
Experience with sustainability/ESG frameworks and GHG accounting
Proficient in Microsoft Office and EHS management information systems; data-driven approach to performance management

Benefits

US Remote in CT, FL, GA, IN, MA, MD, ME, NC, NY, OH, PA, RI, or VA

Company Overview

PerkinElmer focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment. It was founded in 1937, and is headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is

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