Specialist, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our 'people first' philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world's oldest enemy: disease.

As the Specialist, EHS you are responsible for maintaining workplace safety by identifying potential hazards and implementing safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.

With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of "The World's Most Innovative Companies" by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its "Change the World List," for addressing society's unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

Responsibilities:

Workplace Safety & Hazard Prevention

• Identify potential hazards and implement safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Manage safety programs, including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), Machine Guarding, Spill Cleanup, Hazardous Waste, Confined Space, Respiratory Protection, and Contractor Safety.
• Conduct incident investigations, including root cause analysis, and ensure timely completion of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

Employee Training & Awareness

• Develop and deliver safety training programs, including new hire training, Leadership through Safety, Contractor Safety Training, and Fire Warden Training.
• Upload and assign required LMS training to appropriate employee groups.

Compliance & Certification Support

• Maintain and support ISO 14001/ISO 45001 certification, including audit preparation and compliance tracking.
• Oversee Safety Data Sheets (SDS) management using safety software.
• Incident Tracking & Continuous Improvement
• Monitor and track incidents, accidents, and near misses in EHS management system (eg. Velocity.)
• Follow up on corrective actions from safety programs, ensuring resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety and environmental practices.

Reporting & Documentation

• Generate periodic reports and trend analyses related to safety performance.
• Create and distribute safety meeting minutes and maintain accurate documentation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in EHS, safety, or environmental compliance within a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or industrial setting.
• Experience with OSHA, EPA, and ISO 14001/ISO 45001 compliance and regulations preferred.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, and hazard analyses.

• Strong understanding of workplace safety programs, including LOTO, machine guarding, confined space, respiratory protection, hazardous waste management and hazardous material handling.
• Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) management and LMS training systems.
• Proficiency in using EHS management systems (e.g., VelocityEHS) for incident tracking and corrective action management.
• Ability to interpret and apply OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards.
• Strong analytical skills for trend analysis and report generation.

• Excellent communication and training skills to effectively educate employees at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities for incident investigations and risk assessments.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.
• Proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement in safety practices.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Ability to walk, stand, and move for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs as needed.
• Comfortable working in varied environmental conditions, including exposure to heat, cold, and industrial noise.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, respirators, and protective clothing.
• Capability to enter and inspect confined spaces when necessary.

Role will be in Parsippany, NJ

Ferring + you

At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. From working hours that respect your lifestyle, a culture that is welcoming and equitable, and the chance to work with the industry's most impressive people, these are just some of the ways we live our "People First" philosophy.

Our Compensation and Benefits

At Ferring, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $75,000 - $83,000 which is the reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount paid may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education and primary work location. Additional compensation for this role will be provided based on competitive annual incentive compensation targets in the form of an annual bonus - payouts are based on individual and company performance.

Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential, inverse to base salary, to be paid by employees, a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full time employees to accrue up to 120 hours in the first four (4) years of employment, and 160 hours in the fifth (5th) year of employment as well as 15 paid holidays per year. We are proud to offer paid parental leave subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring.

Ferring is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Join our team and your voice will be heard, and your contributions will be valued. If you love to come up with new ways to make a positive difference and see them through, you will fit right in.

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (including Disability/Protected Veterans). We maintain a drug-free workplace.