Job Description

Kick start your 2026 by joining Frontier Scientific Solutions! We're seeking an experienced Manager of Environmental Health & Safety to lead the development of our environmental health & safety program and practices. As we prepare to move into our new 500,000 square foot, state-of-the-art, cGMP-validated, climate-controlled storage facility at Wilmington International Airport (ILM), this individual will be responsible for laying the foundational groundwork to ensure the safe handling, storage and movement of climate-controlled life science products and materials.

• This is an on-site position in Wilmington, NC and no relocation assistance is available.
• No outside recruitment firms are being utilized currently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Regulatory Compliance and Oversight

• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintain adherence to ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) standards
• Oversee compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements for hazardous materials
• Keep up to date with changes in environmental, health, and safety laws and standards affecting life sciences logistics

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

• Perform comprehensive risk assessments for facilities, warehouse operations, and transportation logistics
• Identify potential environmental hazards, workplace safety risks, and chemical/process risks
• Collaborate with operational teams to minimize touchpoints that increase risk in handling biopharmaceuticals

Environmental Management

• Implement and maintain environmental programs including waste management, emissions control, and sustainability initiatives
• Ensure compliance with EPA regulations and internal sustainability targets
• Manage initiatives to optimize Free Trade Zone operations with minimal environmental impact
• Report on environmental metrics to senior management and regulatory authorities as required

Health & Safety Programs

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs tailored to high-value, temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical logistics
• Conduct and oversee safety training for all employees, contractors, and visitors
• Manage emergency response plans, drills, and incident investigations
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement across all global gateways and facilities

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

• Monitor EHS performance metrics and prepare reports for executive leadership
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk, losses, and costs while improving operational efficiency
• Collaborate with Quality & Compliance teams to integrate EHS requirements into all operational processes
• Support facility design and operational planning from an EHS perspective, ensuring compliance in GMP pharmaceutical warehouses and temperature-controlled logistics environments

Leadership & Communication

• Lead cross-functional EHS initiatives with operational, quality, and logistics teams
• Advise management on regulatory requirements, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices
• Serve as primary liaison with regulators, auditors, and external EHS consultants
• Foster a proactive safety culture among employees and contractors through engagement and training

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational health & safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, or related field; master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental health and safety management, preferably in pharmaceutical logistics, warehousing, or regulated industries
• Proven track record managing Process Safety Management (PSM) or Risk Management Plan (RMP) programs
• Experience in pharmaceutical logistics, GMP warehousing, or temperature-controlled supply chain environments strongly preferred

Skills

• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001/45001, and other relevant safety/environmental standards
• Expertise in risk assessment, process safety management (PSM), root cause analysis (RCA), and emergency response planning
• Knowledge of logistics, warehousing, GMP pharmaceutical operations, and temperature-controlled supply chains
• Excellent leadership, communication, and training skills
• Analytical skills to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices across multiple facilities

WHO IS Frontier Scientific Solutions?

Frontier Scientific Solutions is a global supply chain solutions company, built exclusively for, and dedicated to, the life sciences industry. Headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina, with our European hub in Shannon, Ireland, and with additional global hubs under development, we're deploying a $1.5 billion investment to build our dedicated global network and supporting infrastructure. Frontier is creating a scalable, high-integrity logistics platform that combines cGMP-validated storage, cGDP temperature-controlled transportation, and centralized quality oversight under a single, patient-centric model.

Our facilities are the foundation of our global gateway model. These strategic airport locations, where we have built strong exclusive relationships, are near to important regional transport infrastructure. Our state-of-the-art Wilmington Airport facility in North Carolina offers direct runway access, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) designation, and is approximately two hours from Research Triangle Park (RTP).

WHY WORK AT Frontier?

Join a team with real technical and operational impact. Frontier’s model reduces transit time, minimizes handling risk, and protects product integrity from origin to delivery, helping ensure patients get access to vital therapies.

Work where quality and compliance matter. We give employees a chance to solve complex logistical challenges with high standards.

Contribute to cutting industry waste and inefficiencies. Our approach addresses major pain points in pharmaceutical distribution, reducing preventable temperature excursions and other costly supply chain failures.

Be part of strategic global growth. We’re expanding our global gateway network, backed by significant investment and partnerships, including collaborations with industry players to tackle challenges like product integrity and supply shortages.

Work in a purpose-driven environment. Our mission ties directly to improving patient outcomes by ensuring life-saving materials reach their destination safely and on time. 

Grow with us. We're just getting started and you can help us achieve our objectives of: achieving client delight, maintaining a safe work environment, managing/mitigating risk and maintaining training and regulatory compliance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging! We believe diversity drives innovation. Companies that are diverse have proven to be better companies.

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