Facility Environmental Science Advisor

At Veranova, we believe people are our most important asset, and we are dedicated to building the most talented workforce in our industry. Our commitment to uncompromising focus on quality, compliance, safety, and excellence in delivery shapes everything we do. Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. At Veranova, we are committed to EHS excellence and ensuring a safe, healthy, and regulatory-compliant work environment. The Environmental Specialist is responsible for ensuring the site’s compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and best practices. The role involves managing environmental programs, overseeing environmental risk assessments, and working cross-functionally with teams to integrate environmental best practices into daily operations. This position plays a key role in protecting the environment, minimizing environmental impact, and supporting sustainability efforts at the site level. Environmental Program Management: Lead, implement, and continuously improve environmental programs that align with local, state, and federal environmental regulations and Veranova’s sustainability goals. Manage waste management, water conservation, energy efficiency, and emissions control programs. Regulatory Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company policies. Prepare and submit environmental reports and documentation to regulatory agencies as required. Support audits and inspections by regulatory bodies. Manage site compliance calendar (legal register) Environmental Risk Assessment: Conduct environmental impact assessments and identify potential environmental risks associated with site operations. Recommend strategies to mitigate negative environmental impacts and ensure compliance with environmental laws, including site expansion and construction projects. Sustainability Initiatives: Lead site sustainability committee, collaborate with internal and global teams to drive sustainability projects focused on reducing the site’s carbon footprint, improving energy usage, reducing waste, and enhancing recycling efforts. Continue involvement with Devens Enterprise Commission on sustainability and volunteer programs. Training and Education: Develop and deliver environmental training programs to employees to ensure they understand environmental policies and best practices. Foster a culture of environmental awareness and responsibility across the site. Waste Management: Oversee the safe and compliant management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, ensuring proper disposal and documentation according to environmental regulations. Environmental Impact Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Track and analyze environmental performance metrics, providing recommendations for improvement. Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to environmental management practices. Emergency Response & Environmental Incident Management: Assist in the development of emergency response plans for environmental incidents, such as spills or accidental releases. Provide support in managing and investigating environmental incidents when they occur. manufacturing, production, facilities) to implement environmentally friendly practices and ensure adherence to environmental guidelines in daily operations. Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field Minimum of 5 years' experience in environmental management, with a strong understanding of environmental regulations, risk assessments, and sustainability practices Work in a collaborative manner as well as the ability to work independently and in a team environment across multiple functions and sites Experience in pharmaceutical or chemical industries Ability for overnight travel, up to 15% Ability to work in a chemical manufacturing plant Primarily a site-based role Potential international travel to United Kingdom Generous PTO and holiday pay policies. Financial Wellness: This includes a competitive base salary, eligibility for performance-based bonuses, and an attractive 401(k) Plan with company match. Salary ranges reflect the scope and expectations of the role, and are based on market data, internal equity, and role-specific factors. Opportunities for continuous learning through LinkedIn Learning, workshops, conferences, and mentorship. Tuition Assistance for Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs. Please visit to view all open roles and join our Talent Community to stay connected and learn about opportunities as they arise. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. It is the policy of Veranova to provide equal employment access and opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All applications are carefully considered, and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. Veranova respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. 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