Danielle Hoffman
Associate Director, EHS
Corinth,NY
Summary
Dynamic EHS leader with extensive experience at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, renowned for driving safety excellence through innovative and proactive strategies coupled with effective team collaboration. Strives to always try and evaluate work as imagined versus work as performed, ensuring alignment and continuous improvement. As a leader, actively listens to learn rather than to respond, fostering an open and inclusive environment where team members feel valued and heard. Mentors junior staff to enhance their skills. A strong communicator with a keen eye for detail, adept at implementing forward-thinking programs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Director EHS
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
Rensselaer, NY
01.2025 - Current
- Plays a pivotal role in developing new and exciting ways to challenge traditional EHS thinking while utilizing my experience to ensure the basics are done right
- Leads a team of seven people, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans
- Manages cross-functional teams for multiple large-scale projects, successfully completing each on time and within budget constraints.
- Leads cross-functional teams in executing multiple large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to safety protocols with a focus on implementing proactive safety measures that improve project outcomes and minimize risks, contributing to a culture of safety excellence
- Mentors junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization
Senior Manager EHS
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Rensselaer, New York
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Led comprehensive Learning Teams to identify potential hazards, resulting in the implementation of effective mitigation measures that improved workplace safety
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve EHS training project milestones and deliver high-quality results
- Provided strategic insight and planning related to EHS regulatory compliance and program implementation
- Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization
- Consistently met or exceeded annual performance targets set by senior leadership
Manager EHS
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
Rensselaer, NY
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided strategic insight and planning related to regulatory compliance and program implementation
- Implemented and supervised various EHS programs including Hazard Communication, Incident Reporting, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, Powered Industrial Truck, and Behavior Based Safety
- Assisted Director of EHS & Security with setting EHS metrics and providing updates to site leadership on safety and environmental matters
- Worked with other Regeneron locations to share and implement EHS best practices
Principal EHS Specialist
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
Rensselaer, NY
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Supervised first line EHS staff members
- Provided strategic insight and planning related to regulatory compliance and program implementation
- Recognized and addressed regulatory issues as necessary
- Wrote clear and concise safety related communications, including emails, letters, policies, procedures as well as reviewed/approved correspondence from other EHS team members
- Participated in and promoted EHS team member professional development training and activities
Senior EHS Specialist
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
Rensselaer, NY
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Partners with a variety of vendors to design current and innovative storyboards, filming strategies, logos, promotional and marketing materials that support our IOPS EHS Department goals and strategies
- Develops, manages, and executes comprehensive communication plans that detail impacted audiences, time frames, appropriate channels of communication that support business objectives and keep employees engaged and informed
- Leads and manages global, cross-functional teams to inspire, create, embrace, and implement IOPS EHS campaigns and initiatives that engage and motivate our employee population
- Cultivates close working relationships within the business in order to build and strengthen insights that will allow the EHS Team to adjust messaging to achieve better business outcomes
- Manages and prioritizes multiple tasks, projects, and events with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines
EHS Specialist I-II
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
Rensselaer, NY
11.2009 - 01.2017
- Assisted in implementation of various EHS programs and initiatives
- Assisted with writing safety related policies and procedures
- Developed EHS training content for online, on the job training and classroom training sessions
Environmental Scientist/Project Manager
ATC Associates
Albany, NY
07.2005 - 11.2009
- Served as the Branch Safety Officer and Project Manager for the environmental/industrial hygiene division
- Performed multiple services including health and safety oversight, training, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA’s), soil and groundwater monitoring, indoor air quality assessments, microbial investigations, asbestos building inspections, and asbestos project monitoring
Environmental Scientist
Atlantic Testing Laboratories Limited
Clifton Park , NY
04.2003 - 07.2005
- Served as the Corporate Radiation Safety Officer
- Managed asbestos projects
- Conducted Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) projects in various types of facilities
- Conducted Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and compiled reports
Industrial Hygienist
EnviroMed Services Inc.
Meriden, CT
05.2001 - 09.2002
- Project leader for Fort Trumbull Peninsula ambient air monitoring project
- Performed Industrial Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring
- Performed asbestos project monitoring and building inspections
Intern
Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station
Delta , PA
05.2000 - 01.2001
- Organized station wide compliance program to maintain proper OSHA signage
- Developed and implemented SOP’s for the radiation safety department
- Coordinated the radiation safety department family day presentation
Education
BS/MS Environmental Science -
University of New Haven
West Haven 09.1997 - 09.2002
Skills
Team collaboration and leadership
Accomplishments
- 2023 & 2024: Presenter at ASSP Region VI Professional Development Conference
- 2019: Presenter at ASSP Region VIII Professional Development Conference
- 2019 & 2020: Presenter at Safety in the Hilltowns Professional Development Conference
- 2000: University of New Haven Women's Volleyball Most Valuable Player
- 2000 - 2001: University of New Haven Outstanding Academic Achievement Award
- 2000 - 2001: University of New Haven Women's Faculty Recognition Award
- 2000 - 2001: University of New Haven Female Athlete of the Year
Timeline
Associate Director EHS
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
01.2025 - Current
Senior Manager EHS
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2025
Manager EHS
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
01.2021 - 01.2022
Principal EHS Specialist
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
01.2020 - 01.2021
Senior EHS Specialist
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
01.2017 - 01.2020
EHS Specialist I-II
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
11.2009 - 01.2017
Environmental Scientist/Project Manager
ATC Associates
07.2005 - 11.2009
Environmental Scientist
Atlantic Testing Laboratories Limited
04.2003 - 07.2005
Industrial Hygienist
EnviroMed Services Inc.
05.2001 - 09.2002
Intern
Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station
05.2000 - 01.2001
BS/MS Environmental Science -
University of New Haven
09.1997 - 09.2002
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