Site EHS Lead (m/f/d) - Marburg

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 lead environment, health, and safety (EHS) activities at the site, working closely with teams and site leadership to create a safe and compliant workplace. We are looking for a practical and motivated leader who values clear communication and continuous improvement. This role offers growth, visible impact, and a chance to contribute to GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Join us to develop your skills, influence positive change, and help build a safer, healthier environment for all.

Responsibilities

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

- Lead and develop the site EHS team to drive strong safety, environmental, and risk management programs.
- Own and continuously improve the site’s EHS management system, ensuring clear objectives and performance metrics.
- Advise site leadership peers with clear, practical EHS guidance and act with the EHS Team as the primary contact for regulators and external inspections.
- Ensure Incidents and near-misses are thoroughly investigated and strong corrective and preventive actions are developed.
- Ensure environmental compliance, including permits (e.g. BImSchG) and wastewater treatment and others.
- Design and deliver training, audits, and assurance activities to maintain standards and strengthen EHS culture.

Why You?

Basic Qualification

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

- Degree in science, engineering, environmental health, occupational safety, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Solid experience in EHS roles within regulated manufacturing or process environments.
- Proven leadership or supervisory experience in EHS management.
- Good knowledge of German health, safety, and environmental legislation relevant to manufacturing sites.
- Experience in incident investigation, risk assessment, and emergency response planning.
- Comfortable engaging and influencing senior stakeholders and working within site leadership teams.

Preferred Qualification

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

- Additional professional EHS qualification (e.g.,Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit, NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma or equivalent).
- Experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, or other highly regulated manufacturing settings.
- Experience managing environmental permits and wastewater treatment compliance.
- Membership in a recognized professional EHS organization.
- Experience leading EHS audits and assurance programs.
- Proven track record in coaching and developing teams and embedding behaviour-based safety initiatives.

Working pattern and location

This is an on-site role based in Germany. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements, where operational needs allow. Please share any preferences when you apply.

Closing Date for Applications: 4th November 2026

How to apply

If you are ready to lead practical EHS improvements and help build a safer site, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining how your experience matches this role. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive workplace. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Join GSK and make a meaningful impact through your leadership and expertise. Apply today!

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Skills

Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Incident Investigations, Influencing Without Authority, Lean Management, Problem Solving, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments, Risk Awareness, Stakeholder Management

 

 

Germany Salary Range / Gehaltsbandbreiten Deutschland: EUR 103,500 to EUR 172,500The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.Der jährliche Brutto - Grundgehaltsrahmen für Neueinstellungen in dieser Position ist oben für jeden relevanten Standort ausgewiesen. Diese Gehaltsspannen berücksichtigen eine Reihe von Faktoren, basierend auf den Fähigkeiten, der Berufserfahrung, der Ausbildung und Qualifikation der Kandidat*innen sowie der marktüblichen Vergütung für diese Rolle. Zusätzlich kann diese Position u.a. einen jährlichen Bonus, Urlaubsgeld, eine betriebliche Altersvorsorge sowie die Berechtigung zur Teilnahme an unserem aktienbasierten Long-Term Incentive-Programm beinhalten; dies ist abhängig von der Rolle. Detailliertere Informationen zum gesamten Vergütungspaket werden während des Rekrutierungsprozesses bereitgestellt. Wenn eine Position an mehreren Standorten bzw. in mehreren Ländern ausgeübt werden kann, werden die entsprechenden Gehaltsspannen für diese Länder/Standorte angezeigt. Zusätzlich können weitere Gehaltsspannen eingeblendet werden, wenn für bestimmte Märkte gesetzliche Vorgaben zur Entgelttransparenz gelten und diese Standorte als mögliche Einsatzorte für die Rolle in Betracht kommen. Wenn für einen bestimmten Standort oder ein bestimmtes Land in der Stellenausschreibung keine Gehaltsspannen angegeben sind, wird die entsprechende Vergütung im Rahmen des Rekrutierungsprozesses individuell besprochen. Bitte beachten Sie, dass die Gehälter je nach Land auf Grundlage der Fähigkeiten, Berufserfahrung, der Ausbildung und der Qualifikation der Kandidat*innen sowie der marktüblichen Vergütung für diese Rolle variieren. Angebote erfolgen in der Regel innerhalb der veröffentlichten Spanne unter Berücksichtigung der oben genannten Kriterien, wobei das obere Ende der Spanne im Allgemeinen sehr erfahrenen Kandidat*innen oder anderen außergewöhnlichen Konstellationen vorbehalten ist.

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.

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