Director, Environmental Health & Safety

Company: Insmed Incorporated
Location: Bridgewater
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

At Insmed, every moment and every patient counts — and so does every person who joins in. As a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, you’ll be part of a community that prioritizes the human experience, celebrates curiosity, and values every person’s contributions to meaningful progress. That commitment has earned us recognition as Science magazine’s No. 1 Top Employer for four consecutive years, certification as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., and a place on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list in the UK. For patients, for each other, and for the future of science, we’re in. Are you? About the Role: The Director, EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) is a senior-level role responsible for creating and implementing programs that ensure workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental protection for all Insmed locations. Key duties include risk assessment, developing safety policies, managing training programs, and ensuring compliance with regulations like OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state and local regulations. The Director will work with leadership and company employees to foster a culture of safety throughout the organization. What You'll Do: As Insmed's Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), the individual will lead the development, implementation, and management of a company-wide EH&S program that encompasses both lab operations and office environments. This critical leadership role will set the strategic direction for EH&S, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations while fostering a proactive, safety-first culture across all Insmed locations and functions. The position will be responsible for minimizing risk to employees, visitors within operational lab assets or in office settings. This includes shaping policies, guiding training efforts, and building operational controls across project development, construction, commissioning, research and asset operations, and workplace safety. This position will advise the Executive Director, Facilities on all aspects of EH&S compliance, performance, and provide direction for improvement including EH&S design considerations; EH&S compliance; and overall EHS performance and compliance. This position will also work with staff to provide in-depth regulatory expertise, robust interpretation, clear guidance and employee education regarding a wide variety of applicable EH&S regulations Core responsibilities Develop, implement, and oversee EH&S programs, policies, and procedures to protect employees and the environment. Identify and assess workplace risks, including those associated with hazardous materials and industrial processes, and develop strategies to mitigate them. Ensure the organization complies with all local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations. This includes staying current with changes to laws and requirements. Identify safety training needs and develop and coordinate training programs for employees. Develop and manage emergency response plans and investigate accidents and environmental incidents. Conduct and manage internal and external EH&S audits and surveys, analyze results, and provide reports to senior management and other stakeholders. Advise senior leaders on EH&S performance and improvement strategies, drive EHS initiatives, and manage EH&S staff. Build and maintain EH&S management systems, including documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), risk assessments, incident investigation protocols, reporting and emergency response plans. Design and deliver EH&S training programs for internal teams and contractors to foster a proactive safety culture, including responsibility for orientations and maintaining compliance records. Oversee and promote (EHS) practices within Insmed's office environment, including ergonomics, emergency preparedness, and workplace safety programs, to ensure a healthy, safe, and compliant workplace for all employees. Chair and Lead Quarterly Safety Committee meetings at each lab as well as Monthly Safety Circle Meetings with Lab and Facilities teams to reinforce a proactive safety culture and ensure alignment on current risks, controls, and lessons learned. Establish a comprehensive EH&S vision, policy framework, and long-term roadmap aligned with Insmed's operational goals and risk profile, including periodic program reviews and updates in accordance with OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and all other federal, state, and local standards. Partner with Facilities and Lab teams to oversee EH&S plans across all phases of any project execution. Providing guidance and direction to Senior staff regarding EH&S requirements and performance such as EHS design considerations, compliance training, environmental compliance, health and safety compliance, and audit performance and compliance. Providing oversight of the implementation of EH&S programs within the various Insmed teams. Acting as the primary Insmed liaison for EH&S matters with outside agencies. Acting as the primary EH&S regulatory expert for Insmed. Monitoring proposed EH&S regulations and legislation and solicits, develops. and coordinates comments on such proposals. Staying abreast of regulatory changes and informs affected staff, ensuring changes are properly integrated into existing Insmed practices or develops new ones to address changes (this may require development and communication of implementation plans). Responsible for Insmed-wide training programs, particularly those related to EHS compliance. Providing onsite training and developing computer-based training modules and ensures oversight of training employees and consultants for instruction in subjects relating to health and safety and regulatory compliance (laws, regulations, requirements). Ensuring the proper execution of all aspects of the program. Acting as the primary EH&S representative for Insmed; representing the company at various meetings with relevant regulatory authorities. Who You Are: Qualifications and skills 10 years of progressive EH&S experience, ideally in pharma, energy, or chemical industries. Deep understanding of EH&S regulations and best practices related to chemistry and biology labs as well as pharma manufacturing sites. Proven track record of developing and leading EH&S programs at scale. Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority. Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to train and motivate diverse teams. Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field. Relevant certifications such as CSP, SST, CIH, OSHA 30, OSHA 500/501, and OSHA 62 are preferred. Willingness to travel to lab and project sites as needed (San Diego, New Hampshire, etc) Strong and demonstratable leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are critical for interacting with employees, management, and external agencies. Prior experience working with or establishing EHS Management Systems Proficiency with commercial software products including Microsoft (MS) Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint Supervisory and team management skills including the ability to effectively evaluate and coach subordinate staff Superior and proven ability to independently research technical information and regulations and provide fact-based, supported interpretations. LI-JT1 LI-Onsite Pay Range: $171,000.00-239,667.00 Annual Life at Insmed At Insmed, you’ll find a culture as human as our mission—intentionally designed for the people behind it. You deserve a workplace that reflects the same care you bring to your work each day, with support for how you work, how you grow, and how you show up for patients, your team, and yourself. Highlights of our U.S. offerings include: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and mental health support, annual wellbeing reimbursement, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous paid time off policies, fertility and family-forming benefits, caregiver support, and flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, annual equity awards, and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and company-paid life and disability insurance Company Learning Institute providing access to LinkedIn Learning, skill building workshops, leadership programs, mentorship connections, and networking opportunities Employee resource groups, service and recognition programs, and meaningful opportunities to connect, volunteer, and give back Eligibility for specific programs may vary and is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan. Insmed Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Unsolicited resumes from agencies should not be forwarded to Insmed. Insmed will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes through this source. Insmed will only pay a fee to agencies if a formal agreement between Insmed and the agency has been established. The Human Resources department is responsible for all recruitment activities; please contact us directly to be considered for a formal agreement. Insmed is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us by email at TotalRewards@insmed.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.

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