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Responsible for the development of the Environmental, Health, & Safety strategic vision following a merger to become Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits. Oversees all EHS program development and implementation to reduce risk, ensure regulatory compliance and achieve nationwide world class EHS performance.

Chicago, Il, Us

Responsible for the development of global Environmental, Health, & Safety strategic vision across a platform of companies. Oversees all EHS program development and evaluations. Identifies and prioritizes EHS business risks, develops corrective action plans to successfully mitigate identified risks, and integrates plans into existing business processes to achieve compliance as well as sustainable and benchmark-able EHS programs.

Dublin, Ireland, Ie

Business critical role that provides influential leadership and direction to support Mallinckrodt's strategic global business objectives across 12 manufacturing and 3 R&D sites. Responsibilities include development of global environmental, occupational safety, employee health, radiation protection, HazMat transportation, homeland security, energy, sustainability and related policies that guide the company's diversified interests. Provides direction and counsel to ensure the company is pro-actively working toward consistent execution of compliance programs (includes EPA, DOT, NRC, DHS & OSHA regulatory oversight) and incident reduction strategies. Advises executive leadership regarding site major risk profiles, mitigation efforts and capital needs, and future impact of proposed regulations. Defines and oversees EHS due diligence and integration activities that support strategic business growth. Leads a team of EHS professionals and champions professional development, placement and retention to support global operations.

Fridley, Minnesota, Us

Led implementation of Covidien's strategic business objectives for both the Pharmaceutical and Respiratory & Monitoring Solutions Business Units. Actively supported site specific program development, implementation, and maintenance. Oversaw activities at 59 global locations through direct and indirect EHS professional teams spanning chemical manufacturing (including PSM covered processes), radiopharmaceutical production, R&D, distribution centers, and administrative offices. EHS strategic vision/mission developed and communicated with an emphasis on integration of EHS concepts into critical business areas, company acquisitions and divestitures, capital investments, new technologies, new product development, contract manufacturing, and hazardous material transportation. Superior EHS performance, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance was paramount. Recognized by peers as influential key contributor to organization’s leadership team with respected communication skills.

Fridley, Minnesota, Us

Responsible for 43 global locations. Provided technical leadership and direction for EHS and Radiological programs including employee training, compliance program auditing, incident investigations, hazard identification and overall program resolution. Served as radiation safety committee chairperson, dosimetry program technical director, radioactive materials program auditor, and compliance assessor for contract courier program. • Developed and implemented over 50 SOPs for the nuclear pharmacy network to standardize company expectations, drive desired behaviors and enhance overall performance.• Investigated, formally documented and resolved radiation over-exposure event that resulted in significant changes in production processes to avoid future exposure.• Established corrective action program to tract items to closure.• Developed 10 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for site radiation dosimetry program.

Dublin, Ireland, Ie

Conducted compliance auditing, worker training, and emergency response. Responsible for site licensing, regulatory actions, and R&D activities for both domestic and international radiopharmaceutical clinical trials.• Developed and implemented a comprehensive compliance auditing tool.• Collaborated with R&D to develop safe handling techniques and procedures for clinical trials.

DTC is a privately held consulting organization dedicated solely to providing cost-effective medical & health physics support, and educational services, to the health care community. Led compliance auditing program, radioactive materials licensing support, equipment based quality assurance testing, and function-specific training in regulatory requirements, and radiation safety practices. Developed and supported clinical imaging protocols. Service support, sales, and territory development were for 65 facilities located in Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.

Bachelor Of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Associate Of Science, Nuclear Medicine