How to hire a safety and risk management program director

How to hire a safety and risk management program director, step by step

Here's a step-by-step safety and risk management program director hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a safety and risk management program director job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new safety and risk management program director
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the safety and risk management program director you need to hire. Certain safety and risk management program director roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A safety and risk management program director's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, safety and risk management program directors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of safety and risk management program directors.

   Type of Safety And Risk Management Program Director	Description	Hourly rate
   Safety And Risk Management Program Director	Occupational health and safety specialists analyze many types of work environments and work procedures. Specialists inspect workplaces for adherence to regulations on safety, health, and the environment... Show more	$36-75
   Public Health Internship	A public health internship provides students with a great learning opportunity to put into practice those educational principles and skills learned in the classroom. They will gain a better understanding and appreciation for the duties and responsibilities of full-time professionals in public health... Show more	$12-26
   Health & Safety Officer	A Health and Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring the workplace's safety and security to provide smooth operations and implement safety practices within the premises. They inspect the facilities and equipment's condition and report any failures and defects for immediate resolution... Show more	$17-40

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patient Safety
   • Safety Program
   • Risk Management
   • Oversight
   • Safety Issues
   • CMS
   • OSHA
   • Loss Prevention
   • Regulatory Compliance
   • Safety Culture
   • Regulatory Agencies
   • Litigation
   • Enterprise Risk Management
   • Insurance Carriers

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage all federal compliance, safety and OSHA regulatory matters dealing with overhead utilities, trenching and boring construction.
   • Supervise on site nurses and physicians, develop and manage disability management program to include EAP referrals.
   • Maintain OSHA certification and Cal-OSHA requirements.
   • Serve as company liaison with attorneys and adjusters for all defense litigation and company representative for depositions in most liability cases.
   • Handle all aspects of health and safety on board production oil/gas rig and directly overseeing a crew of forty two.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your safety and risk management program director job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A safety and risk management program director can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, safety and risk management program directors' average salary in hawaii is 41% less than in nevada.
   • Seniority. Entry-level safety and risk management program directors 52% less than senior-level safety and risk management program directors.
   • Certifications. A safety and risk management program director with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a safety and risk management program director's salary.

   Average safety and risk management program director salary

   $109,821yearly

   $52.80 hourly rate

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   Entry-level safety and risk management program director salary

   $76,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 15, 2026

4. Writing a safety and risk management program director job description

   A safety and risk management program director job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a safety and risk management program director job description:

   Safety and risk management program director job description example

   Join a Legacy of Innovation 110 Years and Counting!
   
   Daiichi Sankyo Group is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovative pharmaceutical therapies to improve standards of care and address diversified, unmet medical needs of people globally by leveraging our world-class science and technology. With more than 100 years of scientific expertise and a presence in more than 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo and its 15,000 employees around the world draw upon a rich legacy of innovation and a robust pipeline of promising new medicines to help people. Under the Group's 2025 Vision to become a "Global Pharma Innovator with Competitive Advantage in Oncology," Daiichi Sankyo is primarily focused on providing novel therapies in oncology, as well as other research areas centered around rare diseases and immune disorders.
   
   Summary
   
   The Clinical Safety Risk Management Director is responsible for providing strategic advice and support to global project teams (GPTs) on issues related to RMPs and REMS. This individual will also be the RM champion in the organization and oversee high-profile global projects or RM initiatives, such as safety knowledge groups and establishing enhanced global oversight of RM activities at the affiliate level. This individual will perform all key responsibilities with minimum supervision.
   
   Responsibilities
   

   • Strategic Advice and Support to GPTs: 1) Provides expert, strategic advice on the creation and submission of RMPs and REMS. 2) Own and maintains the process for creating core RMPs. 3) Provides expert, strategic advice on executing the requirements of RMP/REMS (including acquiring appropriate tools and competent vendors). 4) With project management support, guides and supports teams on tracking submissions (and following the status of submissions). 5) Guides in creating assessment reports. 6) Guides and supports with the alignment of RMPs, labels in key regions (US, EU, Japan) and periodic reports.
   • Global Risk Management Champion: Spearheads the enhancement of global RM oversight at the affiliate level. Serves as the internal expert on RM and maintains knowledge of regulator and industry trends related to RM. May draft and/or propose changes to SOPs/SOIs related to RM. Keeps management aware of any gaps in RM planning, creation and execution.
   • Project Management: With the support of a RM project manager or associate director, oversees the project management of key RM initiatives as defined by leadership.

   
   Qualifications: Successful candidates will be able to meet the qualifications below with or without a reasonable accommodation.
   Education Qualifications (from an accredited college or university)
   

   • Bachelor's Degree required
   • Master's Degree preferred
   • PharmD preferred
   • PhD preferred
   • RNs may be considered

   
   
   Experience Qualifications
   

   • 6+ years of relevant experience required

   
   
   Travel
   Ability to travel up to 20%
   
   Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find safety and risk management program directors for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your safety and risk management program director job on Zippia to find and attract quality safety and risk management program director candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit safety and risk management program directors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new safety and risk management program director

   Once you've found the safety and risk management program director candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new safety and risk management program director. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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