What Environmental Health & Safety contributes to Cardinal Health
Environmental Health & Safety manages programs to identify and mitigate hazardous conditions within the workplace and external environments. This function conducts regular audits, responds to incidents and investigates root causes, and implements trainings and corrective measures to prevent reoccurrence of problems. This function also manages relationships with regulatory and community stakeholders.

Environmental Health & Safety develops and implements programs to identify and mitigate hazardous conditions within the workplace and external environments. This family investigates accidents and environmental incidents and liaises with engineers, management, and regulatory authorities to identify causes of accidents and prevent their recurrence. This family provides training on safety protocols, conducts compliance audits, and maintains relationships with the community, environmental groups, and other stakeholders impacted by the environmental performance of the organization.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for developing and implementing EHS solutions in support of Cardinal Health Clinical Operations such as oncology, urology, and other direct patient treatment clinics.  The position will support clinical operations across the United States. These solutions are designed to manage, mitigate, and whenever possible, eliminate EHS risks to Cardinal Health employees, facilities, and the communities in which the company operates. The Clinical EHS Manager collaborates with Directors, EHS Regionals and operations/area site level EHS staff to ensure systems and solutions support the needs of clinical operations. This position also collaborates with functional partners and stakeholders such as Clinical Leadership and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Consulting (35%): Assists with implementation of the global EHS strategy to mitigate risk to people, property, community, information and brand.  Partners with operation leaders to develop and execute site-specific annual EHS plans; standardize EHS programs; ensure critical information is communicated; and implement best practices.  Provides support and subject matter expertise for events (e.g., regulatory agency inquiries, natural disasters, business continuity, significant incidents, etc.).Hazard Recognition, Evaluation and Control / Regulatory Compliance (35%): Leads in the management of operation specific EHS hazard assessments and the development of risk mitigation plans.  Partners with operation leaders to ensure compliance with Company and regulatory requirements.  Analyzes key EHS metrics to assist operations in the construction and execution of continual improvement plans.  Identifies budgetary needs to address risk reduction and compliance assurance.  Ensures key performance metrics, including occupational injury/illness and environmental sustainability results are accurately reported and communicated. Develops and maintains facility profiles. Assists with the response to regulatory agency inquiries and reporting obligations.  Participates in assessments and audits.  Provides technical assistance and guidance in risk-related matters, including ergonomics, industrial hygiene, safety, environmental, incident investigation, business resiliency and occupational health processes.Occupational Injury/Illness, Loss Prevention, Crisis Management, and Business Resiliency (20%): Assist management teams in the investigation, notification and case management for occupational injury/illnesses. Assists operations close out property/casualty recommendations from third parties such as FM Global.  Provides support in the development and implementation of business resiliency plans. Provides EHS leadership during business continuity situations.Education and Mentorship (10%):  Educates and coaches management teams on their EHS roles and responsibilities. Helps foster a diverse workforce.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in related field strongly preferred.  Advanced degree and/or professional certification (CSP, CIH, CHMM, etc.) preferred.Minimum 7 years’ experience managing EHS programs preferredEHS experience in clinical operations preferredStrong understanding and experience in EHS Management Systems and their successful implementationMust have strong substantive knowledge of regulations and guidance promulgated by Federal and State OSHA and EPA, as well as workers’ compensation requirementsStrong technical ability to work, collaborate and negotiate with government officials, consultants, and other third-party stakeholdersProven history as a valued, pragmatic and trusted EHS business partnerMust have collaborative leadership skills to achieve desired results in a highly matrixed work environmentFosters trust, confidence and followershipDedicated to the principal of ethical behaviorMust be self-directed, and able to work productively on multiple initiatives simultaneouslyMust have sound judgment, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and not be afraid of rolling up the sleeves to deliver practical solutionsMust be able to clearly and succinctly communicate, market and sell value-added solutionsMust have excellent written and verbal communications skillsMust be creative in developing cost-effective, sensible solutions that deliver resultsRequires up to 40% trave

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projectsParticipates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goalsRecommends new practices, processes, metrics, or modelsWorks on or may lead complex projects of large scopeProjects may have significant and long-term impactProvides solutions which may set precedentIndependently determines method for completion of new projectsReceives guidance on overall project objectivesActs as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $103,500-$147,900

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 03/12/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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