Sr. Safety Engineer

Role summary

Sr. Safety Engineer is a full-time role at Corden Pharma Colorado in Boulder County, Colorado, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-13. Salary: USD 120,000–135,000 per year. Experience level: 5-10.

Job title

Sr. Safety Engineer

Company

Corden Pharma Colorado

Location

Boulder County, Colorado, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Employment type

full-time

Category

Software Engineering

Salary

USD 120,000–135,000 per year

Experience level

5-10

Date posted

2026-08-13

Job description

CordenPharma is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DPs), and packaging. With around 3,000 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.

Our network, spanning Europe and the U.S., provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well-being.

Our People Vision

We strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives.

SUMMARY

This position is a support role in the Safety, Health, & Environment (SHE) Team through knowledge of regulations and safety standards; developing and implementing continuous improvements and management systems used in the manufacturing processes; and ensuring that SHE Safety goals are met. The Sr. Safety Engineer is responsible for the administration of policies to establish and promote the maintenance of a safe, accident free, and healthy work environment. Recommends and manages system improvements for compliance with Safety regulations and/or company policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Provides day-to-day support to Manufacturing regarding Safety topics, at times requiring attention outside of normal business hours

Conducts plant or area surveys to confirm safe limits of exposure to hazardous materials or conditions such as temperatures, noise, dusts, fumes, vapors, mists, gases, solvents, and radiation, which are known or suspected of being real or potential detriments to health. Implements or recommends control measures to prevent exposure and validates effectiveness of engineering controls

Develops, implements, monitors, and continuously improves company-wide Safety programs in a variety of areas, such as confined space entry, electrical safety, lock-out tag-out, fall protection, fire protection, injury and illness recordkeeping, to name a few.

Conducts training and education for employees on various Safety topics

Responsible for site emergency response activities as well as serving as the emergency coordinator for Brigade activities

Conducts or coordinates safety equipment inspections, monitoring, and record keeping activities as required by permits or regulations. Ensures that all necessary files and records are maintained and retained in compliance with both corporate and legal requirements

Provides a positive public image for Corden Pharma safety through interactions with the outside emergency response community and/or industry safety groups and programs, such as the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Performs periodic safety inspections and compliance audits

Reviews, investigates, and identifies resolution for Safety incidents

Performs Root Cause Analysis of incidents, recommending corrective actions to minimize risk of future incidents

Maintains Safety recordkeeping requirements in various Safety data management systems, including OSHA recordkeeping requirements

Provides periodic on-call technical support in case of site emergency

Works with process and/or equipment design teams to design safe and environmentally compliant processes, minimizing Safety risks. Reviews and approves new or modified equipment designs and operating procedures

LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Responsible for defining; creating; and forecasting Safety Programs and equipment needs and cost; and for helping manage those costs to budget

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of his or her activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.

QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES

Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is a manufacturer of a variety of pharmaceutical products. In following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Corden Pharma Colorado manufactures in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Q7 (ICH), and other global regulations as applicable. This is critical as it is our mission to not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality, or efficacy. CPC’s Quality Management System, which incorporates cGMP, is designed to deliver this quality objective. Attainment is produced through the requisite participation and commitment of all staff across departments and at all levels within the company.

cGMP is the part of Quality Management System ensuring products are consistently produced to accurate quality standards. Adherence to clearly defined procedures, in compliance with the principles of cGMP, is required when performing operations across Corden Pharma Colorado.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, or a related discipline. Seven years’ experience as a health and safety professional, including Safety and Industrial Hygiene responsibilities. Experience in chemical plant process or pharmaceutical support functions is strongly preferred. Root Cause Analysis training and experience are required. Tap