Ascend PM are hiring a EHS Manager to join our clients team, a pharmaceutical company based in West Dublin. This is a great Contract opportunity to join a growing team. Contact or email CV to clairebrogan@ascendpm.ie to find out more.
Overview:
The EHS Manager is an integral member of the Enterprise EHS Team whose primary responsibility is to manage and provide advanced leadership for successful development, implementation and maintenance of a fit for purpose performing EHS system for the Brands business.
Act as the business Partner for Commercial & Clinical and all OUS activities / employees. This position is responsible for managing the budgeting, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of an EHS Management Information System and EHS Auditing for internal and external resources. This position will lead and execute projects, and activities to achieve location and company goals & objectives. The Sr. EHS Manager for Global EHS will also provide EHS tactical support to all Employees following critical business functions: Internal & External Manufacturing Locations, Regional Service Centers, Commercial & Clinical and Corporate Offices.
Key Responsibilities:
• Act as:
o Business Partners for Commercial & Clinical and all OUS activities / Employees
o Business partner for Ireland and Japan.
o EHS lead on integration and divestitures projects
o The ESG Lead for Brands
• Support Brands EHS Business Partners and Site EHS personnel on business needs and regulatory requirements.
• EHS Strategy Development: Lead the development and periodic refresh of the overarching EHS strategy to alignwith the overall company strategy and industry best practices.
• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies, roadmaps, and execution frameworks to drive companysafety priorities.
• Drive accountability across all functions to eliminate accidents and injuries, managing programs to achieve highengagement and ownership at the employee level.
• Engage and influence colleagues at all levels, across all Divisions, to foster a culture of safety and compliancewithin the organization
• Develop, establish and maintain a comprehensive Brands EHS Compliance Audit Program including internal and external (Contract Manufacturing) locations. This includes managing schedules across the corporation, managing budget resources and managing third party vendors utilized to accomplish the goal.
• Drive behavioral awareness across all operations to enhance employee engagement and improve employee’s welfare and psychosocial needs when at work.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s EHS policy, standards, recommended practices, and guidance documents, utilizing best-in-class knowledge management processes
• Lead EHS Projects with notable risks and develop strategy for improvement.
• Resolve complex EHS problems impacting other business functions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS considerations into business processes and decision making
• Oversee compliance documentation and reporting to external regulatory agencies and internal audit teams.
• Implement comprehensive emergency plans and risk mitigation strategies for all sites.
• Implement and maintain a metric/performance reporting structure to ensure transparency of EHS performance, along with key trends, to key stakeholders both internal and external.
• Act as a liaison between EHS and other departments to resolve safety issues and implement policies effectively.
• Own and manage the company’s EHS digital platforms and associated technology to support EHS initiatives and enhance performance
• Using lean principles / process improvement systems responsible for the success integration Brands projects / improvement plans
• Lead the development and implementation of safety and sustainability culture programs to enable successful execution of EHSS programs and achieve industry-leading performance.
• Manage EHS ESG requirements in collaboration with other business functions
• Manages, evaluates and promotes applicable ESG actions according to company or location requirements.
• Establish and maintain robust global governance processes to ensure effective and consistent risk identification and management at all levels of the business.
• Develop implement and maintain a comprehensive audit corrective action creation and tracking program for all audit corrective actions.
• Lead EHS Projects with notable risks and develop strategy for improvement.
• Develop, establish and maintain programs to enhance employee engagement and improve employee’s welfare and psychosocial needs when at work.
• Travel as needed or assigned to internal and external locations (foreign and domestic) for the purpose of implementing and managing assigned programs and systems.
• Ensure local policies and procedures for safe work are developed, implemented and followed at the assigned work locations and groups by tactical engaging with the management team and employees by providing clear directions, communicate and operating practices/procedures.
• Provide EHS technical expertise with the explicit purpose to identify root causes and suggest corrective measures to prevent recurrence of similar incidents in the future.
• Develop and oversee the overall global EHSS training program, including training development and deployment, to ensure respective colleagues are knowledgeable and compliant with EHSS standards.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in EHSS to ensure the company remains at the forefront of EHSS performance across audit, systems and performance.
• Implement and lead EHS related committees for assigned locations and organizations such as Q&Ops EHS Council & International EHS Council
• Reviews new process/equipment or new construction and/or building modifications for EHS impacts and collaborates with appropriate project teams in developing corrective actions to address findings.
• Reports to VP Global Quality, serving as the Sr. Manager for the Brands Business Unit
• Financial responsibilities include managing assigned operating budgets and collaboration with assigned Location/Organization leader budget/spend approvals.
• Occasional travel (US / international) is expected for this position
Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related Science field is required. Equivalent documented experience in EHS practice may be considered.
• A required minimum of 15 years’ experience in EHS function preferably within a Manufacturing, Facilities Management and/or Research Laboratory setting with direct responsibility for EHS activity.
• Thorough understanding of EHS science; analytical and problem-solving skills; strong communication skills
• Expert knowledge of EHS regulation with strong understanding of International Safety, Health and Welfare Laws
• Ability to anticipate and foreseen business and regulatory issues
• Experience in leadership positions and ability to manage complex operations, projects and change resistors.