Specialist, Safety & Environment

Job Description

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Specialist, Safety & Environment to join the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team, state-of-the-art, single-use multiproduct facility in Dunboyne, Co. Meath.

In this role, you will play an integral part in developing, maintaining, and continually improving the EHS systems. You will provide technical guidance to ensure compliance with legal requirements and our company's corporate standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines related to EHS and industry best practices.

This is a compelling position for a dynamic and ambitious EHS professional looking to make a significant impact.

What you will do:

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following:

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programmes to ensure compliance with local legislation, company standards, and industry best practices.

• Ensure site environmental compliance against all regulatory, EPA permitting and legal requirements.

• 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.

• Support operational departments in achieving and establishing compliance.

• Demonstrate a strong desire to protect employees, our community, and the environment in an EHS 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.

• 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.

What skills you will need:

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

Required

• Demonstrated EHS experience in highly regulated industry.

• Experience in supporting multiple activities/projects.

• Experience in managing and implementing change.

• Strong ability to influence all levels of the organization and cross-functional teams locally.

• Technically strong; with understanding of a variety of EHS topics.

• Innovative and compliance-minded, with the drive to seek out necessary information.

• Safety First, Quality Always and Inclusion for All mindset. Desire to protect employees and environment.

Preferred

• Level 8 of education in EHS field of study or certification equivalence.

• EHS experience in Biologics/Pharmaceuticals.

• An understanding of Environmental Management and Industrial Emissions Licencing.

• Experience in Contractor Management.

• Experience with High-Risk Work Programmes

Within our Company in Ireland, we work at the forefront of science and technology to advance manufacturing excellence and R&D across our Irish sites and global company network. We’re always looking to make a difference for people, patients, and communities – from our Company in Ireland to the world.

Our Commitment to Ireland:

Our Company is one of the Ireland’s leading healthcare companies, having first established here over 50 years ago. We have a dynamic and varied team of over 3,000 employees currently working across seven sites in Ballydine, Co Tipperary, Brinny, Co Cork, Dunboyne, Co Meath, Carlow, and Dublin, where, in addition, operate substantial Human Health and Animal Health businesses. Through our long-standing footprint in Ireland and over $6 billion invested across our Irish operations, our Irish sites manufacture many of our Company’s top products, helping save and enhance lives in over 140 countries around the world.

Our facility in Dunboyne joined our network in September 2020. Our Dunboyne site is our Company’s first Biologics Drug Substance Single Use Commercialization Facility, playing an important role in helping to commercialize key medicines. The cutting-edge innovation and collaboration between our Company’s research and manufacturing teams will significantly accelerate the time it takes to bring medicine to market for the benefit of patients around the world.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today.

Required Skills:

Biosafety, Driving Continuous Improvement, EHS Auditing, EHS Compliance, Incident Investigations, Process Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Waste Management

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

05/16/2026

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