EHS Lead

Business Introduction

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance.
Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.
We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

Position Summary

You will be accountable for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive EHS programs that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, protect employee health and safety, and minimize the environmental impact of manufacturing operations. The EHS Director will drive continuous improvement initiatives, foster a culture of safety and sustainability, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the production of high-quality pharmaceutical products.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the manufacturing site adheres to all relevant local, state, and federal EHS regulations, as well as GSK's internal policies and standards.

• Risk Management: Identify potential EHS risks and implement effective mitigation strategies to minimize hazards and promote a safe working environment.

• Incident Investigation: Lead thorough investigations of EHS incidents, accidents, and near-misses, and develop corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.

• Training and Education: Develop and deliver comprehensive EHS training programs to empower employees with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

• Emergency Preparedness: Develop, implement, and regularly update emergency response plans and procedures, ensuring the site is well-prepared for any potential emergencies.

• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives in EHS performance through the implementation of best practices, innovative solutions, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation.

• Sustainability Initiatives: Lead efforts to minimize the environmental impact of manufacturing operations, including waste reduction, energy efficiency, and resource conservation.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Quality, and Engineering, to integrate EHS considerations into all aspects of site activities and projects.

• Performance Metrics: Develop and maintain EHS performance metrics and reporting systems to track progress, identify trends, and communicate results to site leadership and corporate EHS teams.

• Leadership and Culture: Foster a culture of safety, health, and environmental responsibility by promoting awareness, engagement, and accountability at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications/Skills

Basic Qualifications:

• Degree in science, engineering, environmental health, occupational safety, or equivalent experience.

• Demonstratable years’ experience in EHS with leadership or supervisory responsibility.

• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.

• Practical experience in a regulated manufacturing or process industry.

• Proven experience in incident investigation, risk assessment and emergency planning.

• Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and working within a site leadership team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma, or equivalent professional EHS qualification.

• Experience in pharmaceutical, chemical or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.

• Experience managing environmental permits and wastewater treatment compliance.

• Membership of a recognised professional EHS body.

• Experience leading EHS audits, assurance programmes and behaviour-based safety initiatives.

• Track record of coaching and developing EHS teams and embedding continuous improvement.

Work Location:

This role is based in Barnard Castle, UK and is a 100% site-based role.

Closing Date for Applications: 14th April 2026

Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

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Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

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