Gavin Zhang
About Gavin Zhang
Gavin Zhang is an EHS Manager at BeiGene with extensive experience in the pharmaceuticals industry, specializing in industrial hygiene and safety management systems.
Current Position as EHS Manager at BeiGene
Gavin Zhang is currently serving as the Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager at BeiGene in Guangzhou. In this position, he focuses on ensuring that the company adheres to local and international safety standards, particularly in the context of pharmaceuticals. He is responsible for overseeing and implementing EHS programs that promote a safe working environment, manage contractor safety, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Previous Role at Yangtze River Pharmaceutical Group
From 2019 to 2020, Gavin Zhang worked at Yangtze River Pharmaceutical Group Guangzhou Hairui as the Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Minister. During his tenure, he played a key role in managing the company's SHE initiatives, focusing on enhancing workplace safety and minimizing environmental impact. His responsibilities included implementing ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
HSE Principal at UCB
Gavin Zhang held the position of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Principal at UCB in Zhuhai from 2015 to 2018. In this role, he specialized in industrial hygiene practices and managed contractor safety. He was actively involved in developing and maintaining Safety Management Systems to ensure a hazard-free workplace environment. Zhang's work included several industrial safety projects aimed at reducing workplace hazards.
Educational Background in Occupational Safety and Health
Gavin Zhang earned his Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering from Jiangsu University, where he studied Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician from 2006 to 2010. His academic background laid the foundation for his extensive knowledge and skills in implementing safety standards and managing EHS programs in various industrial settings.
Early Career as an EHS Specialist
Gavin Zhang began his career as an EHS engineer at Zhuhai United Laboratories Trading Co., Ltd, where he worked from 2010 to 2012 in Zhuhai, Guangdong, China. He then served as an EHS officer at Schneider Electric (施耐德电气) from 2012 to 2014, also in Zhuhai. His early roles provided him with valuable experience in the pharmaceutical and electrical sectors, focusing on industrial hygiene practices and Safety Management Systems.