Associate Director - SHE Regulated Operations

AstraZeneca · Macclesfield, UK

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Associate Director role overseeing Safety, Health and Environment regulatory compliance for AstraZeneca's Macclesfield Campus. Manages regulator-facing licences, permits, dangerous goods appointments, and environmental obligations while providing expert input on regulatory matters to development functions.

What they're looking for

Degree in environmental science, chemistry, engineering, or equivalent professional experience
Current DGSA (Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser) certification
Demonstrated experience in regulated environmental and chemical compliance at industrial facilities
Strong knowledge of UK EA permitting, REACH, dangerous goods regulations, and Home Office Controlled Drugs licensing
Proven track record of credible engagement with regulatory authorities

What you'll be doing

Manage consolidated regulator-facing licence and permit estate including EA Environmental Permits and REACH compliance
Hold statutory DGSA appointment; oversee dangerous goods governance, security planning, and multimodal transport competence
Lead Environment Agency breach-notification workflows and permit-deviation assessments
Operate compliance obligations register, permit-condition tracker, and statutory deadline dashboard for validation and action
Provide regulatory impact assessment and compliance guidance to Process Technology, Development, and R&D on new substances and novel chemistry

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