Job Description

We currently seek an experienced Senior Specialist, Safety & Environment to join the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team. You will join a dedicated team and will play an integral role in developing, maintaining, and continually improving the EHS systems at our world-class biologics facility in Dunboyne.

You will provide technical guidance to the organization to ensure compliance with legal requirements related to EHS as well as the company’s corporate standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines related to EHS and industry best practices.

You will also ensure in conjunction with the EHS team that all health and safety regulatory requirements on the site are upheld to the highest standard.

EHS experience in Biologics / Pharmaceutical is ideal but we will consider experience from other highly regulated industries. We are most interested in your demonstrable record of success in the environmental health and safety sector.

Why is this a compelling position for a dynamic and ambitious EHS professional to consider?

Excellent opportunity to play a key role in the future development and maintenance of all EHS functions in our Dunboyne facility.

Superb opportunity to join the existing EHS team in Dunboyne and become a part of the broader EHS community which presents opportunities to be exposed to the network of sites worldwide whilst developing and expanding your career.

Our employees are the key to our company’s success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Our Company’s benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

Develop, implement and maintain EHS programmes to ensure compliance with local legislation, company standards, and industry best practices.

Ensure site environmental compliance against all regulatory, EPA, Licencing and Legal requirements.

Evaluate EHS systems, programs and procedures for compliance and improvement by reviewing, auditing and carrying out inspections.

Manage day to day EHS queries, technical support, and machine / plant/ process or equipment safety issues if present.

Assist operational departments in achieving and establishing compliance.

Demonstrate leadership and a strong desire to protect employees, our community, and the environment in this world-class facility – leading with a ’safety first’ mindset.

Prepare relevant reports to site, divisional and/or corporate management and regulatory agencies.

Maintain a high standard of documentation in relation to all activities.

Provide leadership, support and guidance to other members of the EHS Team and the site, as appropriate.

Evaluate all EHS applicable requirements for any new projects and processes (along with other site departments where necessary) as well as changes in the existing processes and installation.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Safety, Engineering, or Science.

Required Experience and Skills

7+ years EHS experience in a manufacturing facility - Pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industry.

Proven record of success in the EHS sector.

Experience on supporting multiple activities/projects.

Experience in managing and implementing change.

Strong ability to influence others across departments and at all levels of the organization.

Technically strong; with understanding of a variety of EHS topics.

Innovative & compliance-minded, with the drive to go seek out necessary information.

‘Safety First’ mind-set. Desire to protect employees and environment.

Ability to lead teams, complex projects and initiatives.

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Requisition ID:R325736