Senior Specialist, Safety & Environmental

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Specialist, Safety & Environment to join the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team at our Biotech site. 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 Dublin.

You will provide technical guidance to the organisation 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 while playing a key role in the future development and maintenance of all EHS functions at our Dublin facility.

What you will do:

• Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following:
• Develop, implement and maintain the following technical EHS programmes to ensure compliance with local legislation, company standards, and industry best practices.
• Process Safety, Machine & Equipment Safety, High Risk Work (Electrical Safety, Hazardous Energy Control, Line Breaking), Contractor Management, Management of Change, EHS Risk Assessment, Fire Safety, and Loss Prevention.
• 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.

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, Safety, Engineering, or Science.
• 7+ years EHS experience in a manufacturing facility - Pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industry.
• Process Safety, Equipment Safety, and High-Risk Work experience.
• 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.
• Collaborator capable of working within a multi-functionary team environment.
• Ability to lead teams, complex projects and initiatives.
• Enthusiastic with a strong drive for results.
• Self-directed, capable of using own initiative to make EHS improvements.
• Dedicated to maintaining high standards, with the courage and candour to ensure things are done properly onsite – ‘right first time.’

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing talented and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when varied ideas come together in an inclusive environment.

Required Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Adaptability, Biopharmaceuticals, Biopharmaceutics, Biosafety, Contractor Management, Corporate Management, EHS Auditing, EHS Compliance, EHS Program Management, Electrical Safety, Environmental Regulatory Compliance, Fire Safety, Health and Safety Legislation, Housekeeping, Incident Investigations, Industrial Hygiene, Interpersonal Relationships, Leadership, Legal Compliance, Lockout Tagout, Machinery Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Programs, Process Safety Management {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

04/24/2026

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