Senior Specialist, Environmental Health and Safety

Senior Specialist, Environmental Health and Safety at MSD. The role provides EHS leadership and technical guidance to develop and implement the Environmental, Safety and Health Management System to enable full compliance with legal requirements related to Environmental, Safety and Health; our corporate global standards, policies, procedures and guidelines related to EHS and industry best practices, bringing the Dunboyne site to mature sustaining operations.

• Be the EHS point of contact and owner of cross-site local EHS standards; complete EHS gap assessments and audits of effective EHS standards in line with Global Safety and Environment Standards to transition the Dunboyne site to sustaining operations.
• Compile and submit required safety, health and environmental reports to corporate and regulatory agencies.
• Manage implementation of GSE Audit corrective actions to completion across Dunboyne; act as key contributor to site audits and inspections.
• Assist with managing contractor EHS compliance and related high-risk work safety procedures to a high-performance level.
• Ensure that Pre-Start Up, Safety, Environment Review (PSSER) and new product introductions are compliant with regulations, corporate requirements and industry best practice.
• Lead site meetings, compile performance data and present where appropriate for operations, EHS Council and other forums as required.
• Support Dunboyne site in run the business Tier 1, 2, and 3 processes; own, action, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Develop and target the EHS cross-site training strategy and support delivery and coaching for management and employees.
• Manage EHS documentation through IT systems such as Power Apps, Enablon, Midas, Workday, SharePoint, MyLearning, Meds and ePASS.
• Ensure adequate records are maintained to demonstrate compliance with EHS procedures and the EHS management system.
• Participate in Hoshin Kanri planning, support cross-site collaboration in Ireland, and volunteer for global EHS programs as planned.
• Collaborate with site colleagues to promote a safe-by-choice culture.
• Investigate events and ensure corrective and preventative actions are put in place to prevent recurrence; support lead investigators and coordinate performance review of events trending.
• Review processes, facilities, procedures and management of change documents to ensure conformance to recognized EHS regulations, standards and guidelines; develop permitting strategies based on regulatory requirements and site operating plans.

• Thorough understanding of applicable EHS regulatory requirements.
• Ability to influence senior leaders on EHS matters and adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to manage complex programs balancing strategic needs with day-to-day activities.
• Risk management, assessment and implementing controls appropriate to the risk.
• Experience in implementing EHS programs enterprise-wide.
• Experience in managing and implementing change.

• Degree in Environmental, Safety Management or related field, or technical primary Bachelor with a post-graduate EHS qualification.

• 10+ years EHS experience in Oil and Gas, Energy, Chemical and/or Pharmaceutical/biotechnology industries. Will consider other highly regulated industries.
• Experience supporting multiple activities/projects and working with EHS regulatory agencies and Corporate support functions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills to present information clearly at all organizational levels.
• Proven leadership skills and willingness to make responsible EHS decisions.
• Commitment to patient-centric values and solving healthcare challenges.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to embrace diversity and inclusion. Please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner assigned to this role for support during the recruitment process. We offer a hybrid working model where possible.

So, if you are ready to invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.