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Senior Director, Process Safety
Wayne, PA
09 Jun 2026
22639946
Summary
Wayne, PA
In-Person
Competitive Salary
12 Years Experience
High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED)
No Commission
40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time
Description The Opportunity:
Avantor is seeking a visionary and technically exceptional Senior Director of Process Safety to lead and continuously enhance our global Process Safety Management (PSM) and Major Hazard Risk programs. This role is instrumental in ensuring the safe manufacture, handling, storage, and distribution of hazardous materials that support critical industries such as biopharmaceuticals, diagnostics, semiconductors, advanced materials, and healthcare. As a senior leader, you will shape enterprise-wide process safety strategy while embedding a proactive, prevention-focused culture across Avantor's manufacturing, laboratory, and distribution operations. You will partner closely with Executive Leadership, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and EHS to protect our people, customers, communities, and brand-while enabling compliant growth and operational excellence.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
A seasoned process safety leader who combines deep technical expertise with enterprise leadership capability, thrives in highly regulated environments, and is capable of influencing decision-making at the highest levels of the organization. This position will be responsible for 1.) enterprise process safety policies, standards and performance targets 2.) risk management frameworks and risk acceptance criteria 3.) prioritization of risk mitigation investments and capital safety improvements 4.) regulatory compliance strategy, enforcement response and audit readiness and 5.) escalation of critical process safety risks to executive leadership.
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ENVIRONMENT Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Why Avantor? Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
Pay Transparency:
The expected pre-tax pay for this position is $167,500.00 - $282,325.00 Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.
EEO Statement:
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a ... For full info follow application link. We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.
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