Director of Employee Health and Safety

The START Center for Cancer Research (“START”) is the world’s largest early phase site network, fully dedicated to oncology clinical research. To date, over 45 therapies conducted at START locations have obtained FDA/EMA approval.

The START Center for Cancer Research is seeking aDirector of Employee Health and Safety (Remote)who will provide strategic and operational leadership for START's Occupational Health and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) program across START's clinical operations. This role is accountable for the design, documentation, standardization, implementation, and day-to-day execution of programs that ensure a safe environment for employees, patients, and research activities while maintaining up-to-date compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

The Director ensures adherence to OSHA, USP , NIOSH, drug handling guidance, EPA requirements, and research standards. Given START's focus on oncology clinical research, this role also encompasses compliance touchpoints relevant to investigational product handling, hazardous drug exposure, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ICH guidelines as they intersect with site safety obligations.

This role establishes and maintains enterprise-wide EHS standards, policies, and procedures governing areas such as drug storage and handling, PPE, fit testing, hazardous material and chemical management, and workplace incident response.

Partnering cross-functionally with Operations/Clinical Leadership, HR, and Compliance, this role translates regulatory and compliance requirements into practical, scalable processes that integrate seamlessly into site operations. The Director will also support select compliance program initiatives under the direction of the Vice President, Compliance and General Counsel, serving as an additional resource for enterprise-wide compliance priorities. The role is responsible for proactive risk identification, incident response, and continuous improvement of safety performance. Success is measured by reduced risk exposure, strong compliance outcomes, and seamless support of business objectives.

This is a remote role. The salary range for this role is $135,000 - $155,000.However, base pay may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Essential Responsibilities

Health & Safety (EHS) Compliance

- Develop, own, and lead a national EHS strategy aligned with organizational growth and operational complexity.

- Design, implement, and maintain EHS program aligned with OSHA and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

- Build and operationalize standardized EHS program across all U.S. sites, ensuring consistency while accommodating state-specific requirements.

- Ensure compliance across START's clinical, including clinical hazard protocols specific to oncology research settings such as needlestick/bloodborne pathogen exposure response, chemotherapy and hazardous drug spill response, aerosolizing agent exposure, and post-exposure pathways.

- Lead site assessments, audits, and inspections; implement corrective actions proactively.

- Maintain all required regulatory reporting and documentation, including OSHA logs and incident records.

- Provide executive-level reporting on risk, compliance, and safety performance.

Occupational Health

- Build and manage occupational health programs including injury prevention, case management, return-to-work processes, fitness for duty, and medical surveillance programs.

- Partner with HR and third-party vendors on workplace accommodations, fitness-for-duty assessments, and employee health-related compliance matters.

- Coordinate with occupational health providers, workers' compensation carriers, and third-party vendors.

- Support leaders in responding to workplace injuries or health concerns with clear, compliant processes.

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