LEADERSHIP TEAM

Chris Mitchell serves as Director, Healthcare & Pharma Services at Safety Management Group, where he leads strategic safety initiatives in high-risk, highly regulated environments. Since joining SMG in 2001, he has been a key leader in delivering embedded Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) support tailored to the complex needs of global pharmaceutical manufacturers. 

Over more than two decades, Chris has managed accounts and teams of more than 20 safety professionals, aligning safety services with client priorities, developing and maintaining comprehensive EHS management systems, and guiding programs that have driven recordable incident rates well below industry averages. His efforts have spanned capital projects, laboratory and research settings, and ongoing operational support, always with an emphasis on enhancing safety culture and operational efficiency. 

Chris brings nearly 25 years of experience in developing and implementing safety systems for multibillion-dollar pharmaceutical clients. He is experienced in Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Lean methodologies, applying these tools through a practical, results-driven lens. Within SMG’s Owner Services team, he has served in roles including Prequalification Services Advisor, Statewide Owner Advisor, Laboratory Research Advisor, and Site Safety Advisor. 

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Safety Management from Indiana State University and maintains Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) credentials. Chris is an active member of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and previously served on the Substance Abuse Oversight Committee for the Coalition for Construction Safety (CCS).