Job Description

We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. We're at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. As an Associate Director of Environment, Health & Safety, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our operations comply with all the relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation, as well as our company's global standards whilst leading a team of 2 direct reports. . Join our team and help us make a difference in the world.

In this role you will:

• Direct EHS activities to ensure site-wide EHS compliance and drive personal ownership and accountability for all employees.

• Liaise with the Health and Safety Executive, the Environment Agency, and other appropriate enforcing authorities.

• Consult with and advise department personnel to provide technical and/or administrative assistance in support of projects, procedures, and long-range plans.

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to leverage best practices and drive continuous improvement efforts.

• Assure completion of all regulatory submissions and notifications required to maintain compliance with country and local EHS requirements.

• Support the Implementation of our company's corporate EHS strategy at the site operations level.

• Establish responsible parties for sub-system owners of EHS standards and coordinate self-assessments to monitor program effectiveness.

• Statutory reporting to enforcing authorities and internal reporting to our company Global Safety & Environment (GSE).

• Recommend safety, health, and environmental objectives for inclusion in the company's health and safety plan and environmental program.

• Develop policies and written procedures on EHS matters.

• Develop and support Learning & Development EHS training strategy and support the delivery and coaching of both management and employees.

• Provide a system for regular EHS inspections of the workplace.

• Provide a system for reporting and recording of accident/incident/near miss investigations and make recommendations to prevent recurrence.

• Ensure that a suitable system of occupational health surveillance and screening is in place.

• Coach leaders to enable them to successfully carry out their leadership responsibilities for safety and environment.

What you will need:

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.

• NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety and/or Membership of IOSH

• EHS work experience in a highly regulated industry, preferably pharmaceutical and/or biomedical research sector.

• Demonstrated experience managing direct reports, attracting talent & building a strong team.

• Knowledge of health and safety and environmental law in the UK.

• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.

• Demonstrated ability to successfully negotiate with regulatory agencies and senior operations leaders.

• Process Solving, Risk Assessment

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Requisition ID:R368524