Maximilian Isern

About Maximilian Isern

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) professional supporting patient-centric innovation within medical device R&D and manufacturing environments.Cross-industry experience spanning environmental management, compliance consulting, maritime construction, naval engineering, and medical devices. Proven track record in Department of Defense contract operations, driving measurable reductions in EHS nonconformities, and implementing effective risk-reduction strategies aligned with regulatory requirements and sustainability goals.ISO 14001 EMS and ISO 9001 QMS Internal Auditor certified. Deep working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and NFPA requirements, with practical application of NIOSH and ANSI standards. Core strengths include regulatory compliance, risk management, industrial ergonomics, behavior-based safety, sustainability reporting, program leadership, and training development.

Experience

1. Staff R & d Compliance Engineer

   Johnson & Johnson | Vision

   Jan 2026 — Present · Jacksonville, FL, US

   Lead Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) compliance and risk management for the R&D organization, integrating EHS principles throughout the product development lifecycle from early research and design through commercialization and technology transfer.Key Responsibilities & Impact:• Serve as the primary EHS subject matter expert (SME) and strategic partner for R&D, supporting laboratories, pilot operations, and development programs.• Embed EHS considerations into product design, development, and process changes by conducting risk assessments for chemical, biological, physical, and ergonomic hazards.• Provide EHS leadership during design reviews, change management, and technology transfer to manufacturing.• Ensure R&D compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations, as well as Johnson & Johnson corporate EHS standards.• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and the implementation of CAPAs as required.• Partner cross‑functionally with EHS, Quality, Regulatory, and Facilities to proactively identify and mitigate risk.• Develop and deliver EHS training tailored to R&D activities, fostering a strong safety culture while enabling innovation.• Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives across the R&D organization.Scope & Focus:• Enterprise‑level EHS leadership within R&D• Laboratory safety, hazardous materials management, and emerging technology risk• Product development lifecycle and safe design integration

Education

• University of Denver

  Master of Science - MS, Environmental Policy & Management

• The University of Kansas

  Bachelor's Degree, Environmental Science & Policy

Skills

• Iso 14001
• Hazwoper
• Security Clearance
• Waste
• Inspection
• Dot Compliance
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Ehs
• Dod
• Environmental Policy
• Environmental Awareness
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Program Management
• Remediation
• Environmental Compliance
• Air Quality
• Water Quality
• Government
• Rcra
• Epa