Senior Specialist, Environmental Health and Safety

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Specialist, Environmental Health and Safety. The individual will provide 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 to bring the Dunboyne site to mature sustaining operations. The EHS Senior Specialist for the Dunboyne facility will play a leading role in the development of our EHS management system and implementation of our global standards to bring cross-site operations to a mature sustaining level.

What you will do:

• 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 run the business Tier 1, 2, and 3 processes; own, act upon, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Develop and target the EHS cross-site training strategy and support the delivery and coaching for both management and employees.
• Manage EHS documentation through IT systems such as Power Apps, Enablon, Midas, Workday, SharePoint, MyLearning, Meds, and ePASS.
• Ensure that adequate records are maintained to demonstrate compliance with EHS procedures and the EHS management system.
• Participate in Hoshin Kanri planning and support Ireland cross-site collaboration; volunteer for global EHS programs as planned.
• Promote a safe by choice culture with site colleagues.
• Investigate events and implement appropriate Corrective and Preventative actions; support lead investigators and coordinate performance review of events trending.
• Review processes, facilities, procedures, and management of change documents to ensure conformance to EHS regulations, standards, and guidelines; develop permitting strategies based on regulatory requirements and site plans.

In order to excel in this role, you will likely have:

• A thorough understanding of all applicable EHS regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders on EHS matters with the ability to quickly adjust to changing situations
• Ability to manage complex programs and balance strategic needs with day-to-day activities
• Risk management, assessment and implementing controls appropriate to the risk
• Experience in successfully implementing EHS programs enterprise-wide
• Experience in managing and implementing change

• Degree in Environmental, Safety Management or related fields, or technical primary Bachelor degree with a post-grad EHS qualification.

• 10+ years EHS experience in Oil and Gas, Energy, Chemical and/or Pharmaceutical / biotechnology industries; other highly regulated industries will be considered.
• Experience supporting multiple activities/projects and working with EHS regulatory agencies and corporate support functions.
• Written and oral communication skills that support clear presentation of information at all organizational levels.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to assume responsibility for appropriate EHS decision-making.
• Commitment to putting patients at the heart of healthcare and solving challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to embrace the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner assigned to this role if you need any support during the recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and our company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world. Please speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.

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

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Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: Not Specified

VISA Sponsorship: Not Specified

Travel Requirements: Not Specified

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Shift: Not Specified

Valid Driving License: Not Specified

Hazardous Material(s): Not Specified

Required Skills: Adaptability, Biosafety, EHS Auditing, EHS Compliance, EHS Program Management, Environmental Regulatory Compliance, Environment Management, Health and Safety Legislation, Incident Investigations, Industrial Hygiene, Interpersonal Relationships, Management Process, Occupational Safety and Health Programs, Process Safety Management, Safety Programs, Self Motivation, Training and Development

Preferred Skills: Not Specified

Job Posting End Date: 09/23/2025

Requisition ID: R363774